Name: Introduction to Native Plants for Spring Planting
Start: 2026-02-28T09:00:00-08:00
End: 2026-02-28T10:30:00-08:00
Location: Cactus Joe's Blue Diamond Nursery

Free native plant talk Feb 28, 9am at Cactus Joe’s. Learn desert friendly plants, seed tips, and get free native seeds.
About this Event

Introduction to Native Plants for Spring Planting

Where: Cactus Joe’s Indoor Classroom
When: Saturday, February 28th | 9:00am – 10:30am
What: A free talk on the best plants for our desert environment
Why: Spring planting season is beginning—learn how to start with native plants, the right way 🌼

The end of February marks the beginning of spring planting season in the desert, and there is no one better to herald in this joyful moment than Master Gardener Gail Brandys. With considerable hands-on experience—and many lessons learned through trial and error in her own yard—Gail brings both knowledge and practicality to this engaging presentation.

Gail will share a PowerPoint presentation on the many benefits of growing native and desert-adapted plants, including how they support local ecosystems while thriving in our desert conditions. She will also discuss propagation tips for successfully starting native plants from seed.

As the lead for the native plant seed collection and distribution effort with the Las Vegas Master Gardener Program, Gail will have a wide variety of free native seeds available for attendees. Plus, attendees will be among the first to access and purchase Desert Love’s spring native plant inventory, making this one of the earliest opportunities to bring these plants home for the season.

This class is for you if…

You’re new to native plants and want to learn where to start
You want to understand which native and desert-adapted plants do well in local landscapes
You’re curious about growing native plants from seed
You want practical, real-world advice grounded in experience
You’re planning your spring garden and want to make thoughtful, sustainable choices

As you plan your spring garden, attend this essential class to learn how to care for native plants, how to grow them successfully from seed, and how to begin creating your own native garden. You’ll be ready to step into the spring planting with confidence and inspiration.