University of Nevada Cooperative Extension News

Have you been searching for fun, educational activities for your children over the summer? Check out Cooperative Extension’s Junior Master Gardener (JMG) program. Beginning in June, your child will experience hands-on gardening activities while learning about plants, water, soil, veggies and more! They will learn to garden for healthy foods with an end product they can eat. In addition, your child will learn leadership skills, service, safety with tools and much more.

All children, ages 6-14 are invited to attend the program. The 8-week class fee is $30. Classes are held from 8-11 a.m. If you live in the north part of the valley, there are Saturday JMG classes at the Master Gardener Orchard (Horse Road/Decatur) beginning June 7.

If you live in the south part of the valley, the Thursday JMG classes are held at the Lifelong Learning Center’s Outdoor Education Center (I-215 and Windmill Lane) beginning June 13.

At the end of this 8-week summer program, your child will receive a certificate and an invitation to attend JMG Part II offered in the fall.

For more information and to register, please email Karyn Johnson or call 702-257-5523. Students must register to participate. For more information on the nation-wide JMG program, visit JMG Kids.

Clark County Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Helen Brown will be presenting two separate gardening classes in June. On June 1, join Brown for an informational class on “Vine Crops Thrive in Hot Weather” at Whole Foods at Town Square (6689 Las Vegas Blvd. So. LV 89119). To RSVP for the class, email Whole Foods.The class begins at noon.

On June 15, Brown will conduct a class on “Container Herbs to Grow from Seed” at the Master Gardener Orchard located at 4600 Horse Road, NLV. This class is open to the public and begins at 8 a.m. There is a $5 donation for the class. The Orchard is a research and demonstration facility designed to test the suitability of fruit and vegetable varieties and transfer the knowledge on how to grow them in our harsh Mojave Desert climate.

For more information, please email or call the Master Gardener Help Desk at 702-257-5555.

Clark County Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Denise McConnell will be presenting two, separate free gardening classes in June. The first, “Landscape Design with the End in Mind: Part I,” will be offered on June 13 at the Gibson Library (100 W. Lake Mead Pkwy, Henderson). Part II will be offered on June 27, both beginning at 5:45 p.m.

In the first landscape design class, McConnell will introduce the basics of landscape design. You then have 2 weeks to work on a design. During the second class, she will review and discuss the design with each participant. You must participate in Part I to attend Part II. Class size is limited to 20 households. Register on line or call 702-564-9261.

On June 15, join McConnell at the Green Valley Library (2797 Green Valley Pkwy, Henderson) for an informational class on “Birds, Butterflies and Bees” at 3:30 p.m. Discover how birds, butterflies, and bees contribute to the world’s food supply. You’ll learn simple tips for how to attract these wondrous creatures to your yard and how not to. Find out what ones live here all year and how to recognize them. Registration is required for this class. Register on line or call 702-207-4261.

For general gardening questions contact the Master Gardener Help Line at 702-257-5555.

Clark County Cooperative Extension is offering a series of parent-child classes designed to educate you and your child (3-5 years old) through fun, creative lessons while preparing your child for kindergarten. Children will learn the importance of cooperation, creativity, reading skills, fun ways to be active and eating healthy while making new friends.

The 3-program series will be held at Cambridge Community Center located at 3900 Cambridge Street, LV 89119 throughout the summer.

The program series includes: Family Storyteller - A six week program aimed at encouraging and training parents to play a vital role in the early literacy development of their children. Each class parents and their children participate in reading and language activities together.

All 4 Kids — An 11 week program that encourages preschool children to be Healthy, Happy, Active and Fit. Parents and children work together in activities that promote healthful habits regarding physical activity, snacks, feeding cues and acceptance of self and others.

Little Books and Little Cooks — A seven week program designed to promote healthy eating, family literacy, positive parent-child interaction and the child’s school readiness skills. During each class, children and parents come together to learn about nutrition, read children’s books and then cook and eat together.

For more information about the series, dates and times, or to register please email or call 702-257-5525.

Certified-organic annuals, perennials, vegetables and herbs for sale

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension will host its Annual Master Gardener Plant Faire and sale from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 18 at the Master Gardener Greenhouse #13, 920 Valley Road in Reno.

This year Washoe County Master Gardeners have teamed up with Hungry Mother Organics of Minden to learn the new growing methods and techniques of organic production. The collaboration has provided the Master Gardeners with an opportunity to learn from experts in the nursery business.

Thousands of certified organically grown plants will be available for sale. In addition to a few perennials and shrubs, the Plant Faire will feature more than 30 tomato varieties, 40 other vegetable varieties, 30 herb varieties and 20 annual flower varieties.

Four-inch plants will be for sale for $2.50, special squares will be priced at $6, and grafted and premium plants will be sold for $10. A portion of all sales will go to the Master Gardener Program to help the program continue to provide plant expertise to the community. Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted.

The annual event, where more than 8,000 plants were sold last year, is part of an effort to raise funds for the Master Gardener Program, said Wendy Hanson Mazet, coordinator of the program.

"The program is self-supported, so any of the funds from this sale will go toward maintaining educational materials for the volunteers to help the public with plant problems," she said. "It will also allow us to purchase any equipment needed for diagnosing plant problems and other materials needed to continue the program."

To receive more information, reminders or an advanced copy of the plant list, email Mazet at hansonw@unce.unr.edu.You can also "Ask a Master Gardener" your gardening and plant-care questions by emailing mastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.

Focuses on food-safety practices in fruit and vegetable production; prepares producers for certification

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the Nevada Department of Agriculture will be hosting the Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) Training for food safety June 5-7 at the Nevada Department of Agriculture in Sparks. The free, three-day program, sponsored by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service Farm-to-School Grant Program, will focus on on-farm food-safety practices related to fruit and vegetable production. Participants will learn principles of good agricultural and handling practices.

Seth Urbanowitz, White Pine County Extension educator, said this training differs from other trainings offered for producers elsewhere.

"It is a comprehensive food-safety training that prepares fruit and vegetable growers to identify on-farm food-safety hazards, implement a food-safety plan and engage consumers, buyers and distributors in a discussion about safe food," Urbanowitz said. "Food safety is important in providing the consumer high-quality, safe food, mitigating risk and gaining market access."

According to Urbanowitz, it is important for producers to have a food-safety plan for their farms so that they can think more comprehensively about food safety and ultimately prepare for a "GAP/GHP," or Good Agricultural Practices/Good Handling Practices, audit. After attending the training, participants can go through the audit process to be certified one year under the GHP/GAP certification, as well as apply for cost-share funding for the cost of the audit.

With more and more schools and restaurants trying to buy locally produced fruits and vegetables, producers need some type of safety certification to meet the terms of their contracts. Direct-market farmers have an opportunity to be certified and even have the cost of certification reduced through the cost-share program.

Ashley Jeppson, Nevada Department of Agriculture Farm-to-School grant coordinator, encourages producers to take advantage of the certification program.

"The demand for GAPs is on the rise, and food safety begins on the farm," Jeppson said. "The certification will help producers now and in the future adapt to changes in food safety and better prepare them to reduce food-safety risks."

Reimbursements under the cost-share program will cover 75 percent of all costs associated with a successful USDA GHP/GAP audit, up to a maximum of $750. To qualify for disbursement, applicants must have successfully completed an approved USDA audit on or between June 1, 2013 and July 30, 2015.

The good agricultural practices training being offered free June 5-7 by Cooperative Extension and the Department of Agriculture, with USDA sponsorship, can cost more than $1,000 when offered elsewhere, Urbanowitz said. Applications to sign up for the training are accepted and approved by the Nevada Department of Agriculture on a first-come, first-served basis. The training will run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day and will be held at the Department of Agriculture in Sparks, 405 S. 21st St.

For more information or to register, contact the White Pine County Cooperative Extension office at 775-293-6599 or email Urbanowitz at urbanowitzs@unce.unr.edu.

Nevada and Utah State Extensions team up to offer workshops in Reno, Las Vegas and rural Nevada

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and Utah State University Cooperative Extension have teamed up to co-sponsor a workshop for growers and small food processors, "Farm Products to Food Products: Increased Sales and Season Extension through Value-Added Products." The workshop will be held 8:30 a.m. — 5 p.m. on May 13 in Las Vegas and on May 14 in Reno. It will also be available via compressed video to those who want to participate in Elko, Caliente and Tonopah.

The workshop is intended to provide growers and small processors with information and strategies for developing and marketing valued-added products through direct and wholesale outlets. Workshop topics take a start-to-finish perspective, ranging from idea conceptualizing to business planning, ingredient testing and labeling, processing, and sales and marketing strategies. The workshop is taught by Extension personnel from the two universities, local growers and industry representatives.

According to Kynda Curtis, USU Extension agricultural marketing specialist and the workshop organizer, the workshop "will provide farmers and others looking to develop food products for sale with an overview of the product development, processing and market planning steps that need to be considered."

Holly Gatzke, Extension Educator in Nevada’s Lincoln County, said the collaborative effort between Nevada and Utah State Extension brings in expertise that focuses on creating food products.

"We need to bring in expertise where we don’t have it, and Utah State has it for this topic," she said. Attendees will get an understanding of how to create a great product because this can be a very complex business. After they attend this conference, they will have some key pieces of how they can take on creating a new food product."

The registration fee is $40 per person and includes breaks, lunch and program materials. To register for the Las Vegas workshop, go to http://www.lasvegasfarmtofood.eventbrite.com. To register for the Reno workshop, go to http://www.renofarmtofoodproducts.eventbrite.com. The Las Vegas workshop will be held at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Clark County Building, 8050 Paradise Road, Suite 100. The Reno workshop will be held at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, 2500 E. Second St.

For additional information or to participate via compressed video, contact Curtis, kynda.curtis@usu.edu or 435-797-0444. Program partners include USDA Risk Management Agency, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and Utah State University Food Quality and Entrepreneurship Program.

Plan to attend the Asian pear thinning workshop at the Master Gardener Orchard on Saturday, May 4 at 9 a.m. and the Table and Wine Thinning class on May 11 at 10:30 a.m. The classes are free and open to the public.

Master Gardener Yutaka Nomura will show how to thin the Asian pear and explain why thinning the fruit will improve the size and quality of fruit. During the second class, Nomura will show how to thin table and wine grapes and explain how the thinning will improve the size and quality of the grapes.

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Orchard is located at 4600 Horse Road in NLV, 89131. The Orchard is a research and demonstration facility designed to test the suitability of fruit and vegetable varieties and transfer the knowledge on how to grow them in our harsh Mojave Desert climate.

For more information, email the Master Gardener Help Desk or call 702-257-5555.

Sessions highlight weed control and pesticide management

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is presenting a “Weed Extravaganza” April 30 to May 2 at the California Trail Interpretive Center (Hunter Exit, 8 miles west of Elko, north of I-80). The workshop, also sponsored by Elko County Association of Conservation Districts, Humboldt Watershed Cooperative Weed Management Area and the Nevada Department of Agriculture, will discuss a wide range of topics, including weed management and herbicide equipment calibrations.

The event begins with the 11th Annual Elko County Weed Summit on April 30, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., focusing on state weed laws, weed species and weed mapping. Humboldt County Extension Educator Brad Schultz is the featured speaker for the workshop, discussing “Weed Seed Banks: Why Early Detection and Rapid Response is a Critical Component of a Weed Management Program.” Extension will also host an afternoon field trip, which will focus on identification of weeds during their vulnerable growth stages.

Those seeking restricted-use pesticide certification can attend the Pesticide Applicator Training/Weed Identification and Management Workshop on May 1, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participants who attend this workshop and the April 30 event can earn 14 continuing education units, including those required for laws and safety credit. Certification exams will be offered May 2 at 7:15 a.m.

Kent McAdoo, Cooperative Extension natural resources specialist, said the Pesticide Applicator Training Workshop will provide participants with a better understanding of pesticides.

“The term pesticide is often misunderstood,” McAdoo said. “Pests include not just insects and rodents, but invasive weeds as well. Herbicides are the type of pesticides used to control weeds.”

Participants are welcome to attend any or all of the sessions, according to their interests and needs. The workshops on April 30 and May 1 are free to the public. However, those planning to attend on April 30 are encouraged to RSVP to Candie Kevan at 775-738-7291 by April 26. Those wishing to take certifications exams on May 2 must pay $25 at the door. For additional information, please contact McAdoo at 775-738-1251.

Cooperative Extension will also be hosting introductory-level training in invasive weeds at its Weed Warriors Basic Training Workshop May 20, 1 to 5 p.m. and May 21, 8 a.m. to noon, at 4955 Energy Way in Reno. Contact Ashley Andrews for more information.

Residents urged to be proactive

“Reduce the Fuel - Reduce the Risk!” is the message for 2013 Nevada Wildfire Awareness Week, which kicks off May 4. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (UNCE) natural resource specialist Ed Smith, the manager of UNCE’s Living With Fire program, said this year’s message is a call to action. Reducing the fuel around homes and other structures is critical to survival during a wildfire.

There are three factors that control wildfire behavior: weather (relative humidity, wind, air temperature, etc.), topography (steepness of slope, aspect, slope position, etc.) and fuel (amount, continuity, height, moisture content, etc.). Together, these three factors determine the ease in which a wildfire will start, direction it will go, how fast it travel, length of its flames and how difficult it will be to suppress. Of these three factors, only the fuels can be changed in order to reduce the wildfire risk.

Events are being planned across the state by your local, state and federal firefighting agencies, UNCE and other organizations. For a complete list of all Wildfire Awareness Week events taking place in Nevada, including an event in Red Rock Canyon on May 9 in Clark County, visit the Living With Fire website and click on the Wildfire Awareness Week page.

The Life Stories Nevada memoir-writing workshop, a University of Nevada Cooperative Extension program, is planning a reunion class May 3 at the Las Vegas FamilySearch Library, 509 S. Ninth St., Las Vegas. The intent is to continue the work of Life Stories Nevada through regular writing groups.

Cooperative Extension recently completed a partnership with the Las Vegas FamilySearch Library in March to offer the four-week Life Stories Nevada memoir-writing workshop, which helps older adults record life stories for themselves and future generations. Due to budget cuts, the class will no longer be offered, but Cooperative Extension staff is working with volunteers at the FamilySearch Library to continue the writing groups. This will allow those working on their memoirs to get the encouragement and motivation they need to finish.

Research has illustrated the importance of personal narratives to improve memory and promote self-esteem, which can lead to extended independence and more successful aging. The program aims to increase residents’ well-being by validating their life stories through both the process of writing them down and sharing them in a supportive group setting.

The writing group is free, and no registration is required. For more information, call Jean Norman at (702) 940-5423 or Wayne Stoker at the FamilySearch Library, (702) 382-9695.

Workshop will aim to strengthen the economic stability of America’s agricultural producers

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension has partnered with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency to offer an Impact of Future Growth in Nevada Dairies Workshop. The half-day workshop will be held in Eureka on April 15 and in Lovelock on April 29, 8 a.m. to noon.

The program, funded by the USDA’s Risk Management Agency, focuses on helping producers manage their business risks through effective, market-based risk-management solutions. The workshop will give attendees an overall view of what the dairy industry will look like and how it will impact the region, according to Jennifer Kintz, registration coordinator for the class with Cooperative Extension. It will also discuss dairy and alfalfa hay prices in Nevada and opportunities available for new dairy operations.

With a new dairy expected to be in operation in the area this year, the workshop will provide valuable information for agricultural producers and how the new dairy will help the agricultural area of Nevada as a whole, Kintz said.

“As of right now we ship a lot of our alfalfa to California, Kintz said. “Once the dairy goes into full operation we will not be shipping our Nevada alfalfa over to California anymore because we will need it for this dairy operation.”

The growth in Nevada dairies is expected to have an effect on Nevada.

“This is going to be such a huge impact on our region, Kintz said. “Any county that is agriculturally based, especially Lyon and Pershing Counties, are going to be affected because of the amount of productivity that is going to come out of alfalfa.”

The registration fee is $20 per farm, and one or two individuals from each farm may attend. To register and for more information, contact Jennifer Kintz at kintzj@unce.unr.edu. More information can also be found here

The Master Gardeners will staff an information table at the Earth Day Farmers Market at Town Square on Friday April 19, from 3 to 7pm to answer questions, give gardening advice and offer free gardening publications.

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The Master Gardeners will staff an information table at the Cactus Show and Art Fair at Moon-Sun Cactus and Koi Gardens (6430 McGill Ave., LV 89122-near Tropicana/Boulder Hwy). The Cactus Show is Saturday and Sunday, April 20 and 21 from 9am to 4pm.

For more info, email or call the Master Gardener Help Desk at 702-257-5555.

Clark County Master Gardeners will offer a tour of the Demonstration Gardens on Saturday, May 11 at 10 a.m. The Demonstrations Gardens are located at the Clark County/ Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89123 (I-215 and Windmill Lane). The tour is free and open to the public. Saturday’s topic is Desert Plants Come Alive.

Volunteer Master Gardeners will discuss desert adapted plants which can be successfully grown in the home landscape. The Demonstration Gardens contain over 500 species of desert appropriate landscape plants, including: trees, shrubs, perennials, palms, cacti and agaves. Plants are identified by botanical and common names. The grounds are open for self-guided walks on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

To join the monthly tour, meet in the Courtyard by 10 a.m. Walking shoes, water, hats, etc. are suggested. Groups (5 or more people) are requested to email Ann Edmunds, program coordinator, or call her at 257-5587 at least two weeks in advance. For more information call or email the Master Gardener Help Desk at 702-257-5555 or visit the Facebook page.

Eight back-to-basics courses for great harvests available in 12 cities

The average carrot travels over 1,800 miles to get to our dinner plate. Processing and shipment of food accounts for 93 percent of our food cost.

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is offering eight new "Grow Your Own!" classes to help Nevadans who want to get on a path to more sustainable, local, healthy living by growing more of their own food.

April 3 through May 22, Cooperative Extension offices in Carson City, Elko, Eureka, Fallon, Hawthorne, Lovelock, Owyhee, Pahrump, Reno, Tonopah, Winnemucca and Yerington will once again offer the "Grow Your Own!" series, providing gardeners and health buffs in the State with a "back-to-the-basics" guide to great harvests in Nevada. The workshops will be held Wednesdays, 6 — 8 p.m., and topics include:

• April 3: Seeds vs. starts: planning and planting your garden
• April 10: Insects and other garden pests
• April 17: Efficient irrigation for the home vegetable garden
• April 24: Gardening in Nevada’s soils: A hero’s journey
• May 1: Nutrients and fertilizers for your vegetables
• May 8: Edible herbs and flowers
• May 15: Berries and brambles
• May 22: Selecting fruit tree varieties

"Anyone can become a better gardener by attending these classes," said Horticulture Specialist Heidi Kratsch. "From the beginner to the advanced gardener, everyone can benefit from a Grow Your Own class."

Extension experts will touch on garden planning, controlling pests, best practices for growing herbs and vegetables, and the best fruit varieties for Nevada.

"Gardening in Nevada is a challenge," Kratsch said. "But you can learn to deal with our harsh climate and poor soils by building on the success of others. Grow Your Own educators are experienced gardeners and are excited to share what they know with the community."

To register for any or all of the upcoming "Grow Your Own!" classes, contact Ashley Andrews at the Washoe County Cooperative Extension Office at 775-784-4848. The class fee for Reno residents is $15 per class, or $60 for all eight classes. Class fees in other locations vary. Carson City, Elko, Eureka, Fallon, Hawthorne, Lovelock, Owyhee, Pahrump, Tonopah, Winnemucca and Yerington residents should contact their local Cooperative Extension office for information on attending the series in those locations.

Clark County Cooperative Extension will offer a Family Vehicle Safety Program which is not mandatory, but Nevada’s child restraint law imposes high fines for first, second, and/or third offenses (NRS 484B.157). The judge can refer violators to the program with an incentive to waive half or the entire fine amount if the class is completed. The Family Vehicle Safety Seat program is scheduled on Monday, April 15 from 1:30 — 3:30 p.m. The training will be held at the Lifelong Learning Center located at 8050 Paradise Road, Las Vegas 89123.

The curriculum, instructor approval and program policies are administered by the state’s Nevada Child Passenger Safety Task Force. The first hour is classroom instruction, with the second hour being hands-on training with the vehicle and car seat.

For more information, email or call Penny Blair at 702-397-2604 ext. 3.

Join Clark County Cooperative Extension on Saturday, April 13, for a Gardening in Small Place: What Went Wrong and Getting Ready for Summer workshop from 8 a.m. to noon. The class, taught by Dr. Angela O’Callaghan, is designed for anyone who gardens. In it you will learn how to look at your garden and recognize what’s happening there. What’s healthy? What’s not? And if something has gone wrong, correcting it organically. Making sure your garden is ready for the Mojave Desert summer can mean the difference between success and failure. Learn how to properly prepare your garden for the summer heat so it will provide you with the best possible vegetables, fruits and flowers. Homeowners and other interested parties are welcome to attend.

Class space is limited and pre-registration is required. There is a $25 fee which includes class materials.

To register for the workshop held at the Lifelong Learning Center (8050 Paradise Road, LV 89123, I-215 and Windmill Lane), email or call Elaine Fagin at 702-257-5573.

Clark County Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Helen Brown will be presenting two separate gardening classes in April. On April 20, join Brown for an informational class on “Growing Cucumbers and Squash” at the Master Gardener Orchard located at 4600 Horse Road, NLV. On April 23, Brown will be at the Family Resource Center at UMC (1120 Shadow Lane) presenting “Planting Vine Crops” at 10 a.m. Both classes are open to the public; however, you must pre-register for the UMC class.

Brown will cover when to plant, how to pollinate and what to do so you will not have the dreaded squash bug in your garden. Brown will also distribute cucumber information.

To reserve a space at UMC, contact Amy Runge at the Family Resource Center at 702-383-2229. For the Orchard class, just show up at 9 a.m. A $5 donation is requested for the Orchard class.

For more information, please email or call the Master Gardener Orchard at 702-257-5532 or the Master Gardener Help Desk at 702-257-5555. For gardening information and upcoming classes visit the Master Gardener Facebook page or the Southern Area Blog.

Clark County Master Gardeners will offer a tour of the Demonstration Gardens on Saturday, April 13 at 10 a.m. The Demonstrations Gardens are located at the Clark County/ Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89123 (I-215 and Windmill Lane). The tour is free and open to the public. Saturday’s topic is Paint Your Garden with Color.

Mark your calendar now for future the May tour date and topic: Saturday, May 11, Desert Plants Come Alive.

Volunteer Master Gardeners will discuss desert adapted plants which can be successfully grown in the home landscape. The Demonstration Gardens contain over 500 species of desert appropriate landscape plants, including: trees, shrubs, perennials, palms, cacti and agaves. Plants are identified by botanical and common names. The grounds are open for self-guided walks on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

To join one of the monthly tours, meet in the Courtyard by 10 a.m. Walking shoes, water, hats, etc. are suggested. Groups (5 or more people) are requested to call Ann Edmunds, program coordinator, at 702-257-5587 at least two weeks in advance. For more information, email or call the Master Gardener Help Desk at 702-257-5555.

Clark County Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners—for the 8th year-will offer a series of free classes at Acacia Park in April. Classes are offered in partnership with the City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department, and are published in “Henderson Happenings.” All classes will be taught by Master Gardener instructors and begin at 9 a.m. The April line-up includes:

April 6, Choosing Plants (Vegetables, Fruit trees, Herbs and more) - Ever wonder why some gardens flourish and others just get by? Well it starts with choosing varieties of plants that do well in our native soil, getting healthy starts, knowing how to care for the plants in our gardens as they mature. When to grow what plants can make all the difference. Come and join Nevada Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners as they share their wealth of knowledge on this subject.

April 13, Safe and Sound Insect Control - You do not need harmful chemicals to control garden and yard pests. Nevada Cooperative Extension Master Gardener instructor will show you insect control that is safe for the whole family. Using everyday household items we will show how to make traps, sprays, and repellents. So get the upper hand on pests.

Pre-registration is requested by going online to City of Henderson and clicking Online Registration.

The Master Gardeners will have an “Ask a Master Gardener” table at the Park on class days. Acacia Park is located at 50 Casa Del Fuego (Intersection of 215 and 515) in Henderson. Master Gardener volunteers are also available to answer questions through the Home Gardening Help Line, 257-5587. The Help Line is staffed Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. -5 p.m.