Master Gardeners talk with a customer about pygmy caragana, a plant native to the Great Basin, at the May 18, 2024, Native Plant Sale conducted at the River Fork Ranch.
The University of Nevada, Reno, Extension Master Gardeners of Douglas County host their annual Perennial Plant Sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 16 at River Fork Ranch Preserve, 381 Genoa Lane.
The sale includes native and adaptive native plant species. Native plants are more drought resistant than nonnative plants and are well adapted to the ecosystem of this area. They also help provide protection against invasive species and combat soil erosion in the Carson Valley’s challenging climate.
New this year is an opportunity to shop with a Master Gardener the night prior to the plant sale for $25. That provides two adults pre-sale access alongside a UNR Extension Master Gardener 4:30-6:30 p.m. May 15. The master gardener will provide expert tips and support in selecting the best plants. There is no limit on the number of plants that can be purchased, but all must be taken home that evening.
Registration for the pre-sale is required. For more information or a registration link, visit extension.unr.edu/master-gardeners/douglas.aspx. You can also contact UNR Extension Horticulture Outreach Coordinator Jessica Gardner at [email protected] or 775-782-9960.
’Tis the season for farmer’s markets
Spring is a time to celebrate the return of farmers markets to the Carson Valley, and the local area offers a bounty of options to visit.
The Just a Drop In Farmers Market runs weekly on Wednesdays starting today through September 16. Stop by Heritage Park at 1447 Courthouse Alley in Gardnerville from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and peruse vendor booths offering fresh produce, eggs, honey, and handcrafted items. The market also offers fitness classes the first Wednesday of every month at 8:30 a.m. and weekly story time at 10 a.m. Visit the Just A Drop In Farmers Market page on Facebook for more information.
Eastern Sierra Feed hosts a farmer’s market on select Saturdays in their parking lot at 1245 Waterloo Lane in Gardnerville. From 3-7 p.m., visitors can peruse booths offering local produce, baked goods, handmade items, and more. Remaining 2026 dates are May 9, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, and Oct. 10. This Saturday’s event is a “Kids Market” highlighting goods and crafts made by local area youth. Visit easternsierrafeed.com/page/farmersmarket for more information.
Sierra Chef in Genoa has initiated a new weekly farmer’s market in 2026. From May 17 through Sept. 20. Stop by Genoa Town Park on Sundays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. to peruse the variety of sellers and their wares. Visit the Sierra Chef website at sierrachef.com/sierra-chef.html to learn more.
Starting 4-8 p.m. May 19, the Town of Minden organizes a weekly farmer’s market on Tuesdays on Esmeralda Avenue. Come down to enjoy the vendors, the vibe, and the live music. The weekly market runs through Sept. 29. Contact Roxanne Stangle at 775-781-1736 for more information.
Amy Roby can be reached at [email protected].
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