May 2–30, Saturdays, 9 a.m.–Noon, Wheelbarrow Planter. This free kid’s workshop takes place at your local Home Depot. For more information, call (800) 430-3376 or visit www.homedepot.com.

May 2–30, Saturdays, 10 a.m., Live Goods/Potting. This free event takes place at your local Home Depot. For more information, call (800) 430-3376 or visit www.homedepot.com.

May 2–30, Saturdays, 11 a.m., How to Lay Ceramic Tile. This free event takes place at your local Home Depot. For more information, call (800) 430-3376 or visit www.homedepot.com.

May 2–30, Saturdays, 1 p.m., Outdoor Power and Maintenance. This free event takes place at your local Home Depot. For more information, call (800) 430-3376 or visit www.homedepot.com.

May 3–31, Sundays, 1 p.m., How to Install a Ceiling Fan. This free event takes place at your local Home Depot. For more information, call (800) 430-3376 or visit www.homedepot.com.

May 3–31, Sundays, 2 p.m., How to Repair a Screen. This free event takes place at your local Home Depot. For more information, call (800) 430-3376 or visit www.homedepot.com.

May 7, Thursday, 6–9 p.m., Container Gardening. Learn how to turn patios and other paved areas into colorful garden-like areas. Learn about plant selection, fertilization, and care concerns. This class takes place at TMCC’s Meadowood Center, 5270 Neil Road, South Building, Reno. Cost is $39. For more information or to register, call 829-9010 or visit www.tmcc.edu/wdce.

May 9, Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–Noon, Great Truckee Meadows Community Cleanup. Take care of Mother Earth on Mother’s Day weekend. Help clean up surrounding, open space areas. To sign up to volunteer, call Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful, 851-5185.

May 9, Saturday, 2 p.m., How to Grow a 500-Pound Pumpkin. Presented by Stuart Shim, University of California Certified Master Gardener. Learn about the history of pumpkins and the critical steps of growing a giant pumpkin. This free workshop takes place at Moana Lane Garden Center, 1100 W. Moana Lane, Reno. For more information, call 825-0600.

May 14, Thursday, 6–9 p.m., High Desert Edible Gardening. Grow the fruits, vegetables, and herbs you love despite living in a desert climate. This class takes place at TMCC’s Meadowood Center, 5270 Neil Road, South Building, Reno. Cost is $39. For more information or to register, call 829-9010 or visit www.tmcc.edu/wdce.

May 14, Thursday, 7 p.m., Yard and Gardening Maintenance: Conserving Water, Pest-Free. This free, do-it-herself workshop takes place at your local Home Depot. For more information, call (800) 430-3376 or visit www.homedepot.com.

May 16, Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–4:50 p.m., Faux Finishing. Add dimension and character to your rooms through surprisingly easy faux finish techniques. Gain tips and hands-on experience. This class takes place at TMCC’s Meadowood Center, 5270 Neil Road, South Building, Reno. Cost is $79, materials fee is $28. For more information or to register, call 829-9010 or visit www.tmcc.edu/wdce.

May 30, Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Fish Ponds and Water Gardens. Find out how to design, build, and maintain a variety of ponds that thrive in our environment. This class takes place at TMCC’s Meadowood Center, 5270 Neil Road, South Building, Reno. Cost is $79. For more information or to register, call 829-9010 or visit www.tmcc.edu/wdce.

May 30, Saturday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. and May 31, Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Container Planting. Learn the dos and don’ts of drainage; color, height, texture, and light requirements; planting techniques; and water and fertilizer requirements. This free event takes place at Moana Nursery, 11301 S. Virginia St., Reno. For more information, call 825-0600.

June 6–27, Saturdays, 10 a.m., Painting Exterior and Interior. This free workshop takes place at your local Home Depot. For more information, call (800) 430-3376 or visit www.homedepot.com.

June 6–27, Saturdays, 11 a.m., Installing Laminate Flooring. This free workshop takes place at your local Home Depot. For more information, call (800) 430-3376 or visit www.homedepot.com.

June 6–27, Saturdays, 1 p.m., Deck Installation, Maintenance and Repair. This free workshop takes place at your local Home Depot. For more information, call (800) 430-3376 or visit www.homedepot.com.

June 7–28, Sundays, 1 p.m., Installing A Ceiling Fan. This free workshop takes place at your local Home Depot. For more information, call (800) 430-3376 or visit www.homedepot.com.

June 7–28, Sundays, 2 p.m., How to Repair A Screen. This free workshop takes place at your local Home Depot. For more information, call (800) 430-3376 or visit www.homedepot.com.

June 9–July 7 and July 14–August 11, Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., “Mix It Up” Art Adventures. These art sessions for children ages 6 to 8 explore various art techniques and media each week. Possibilities include watercolor, clay, collage, mixed media, and more. Sign up for one session or more (projects are different each session). These classes take place at the Lake Mansion, 250 Court St., Reno. Cost: $40. For more information, call (775) 826-6100 or visit www.vsanevada.org.

June 11–July 16 and July 23–August 20, Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Mixed Media. Explore different combinations of media in this class that will interest and challenge children 8 to 12 years. These classes take place at the Lake Mansion, 250 Court St., Reno. Cost: $40. For more information, call (775) 826-6100 or visit www.vsanevada.org.

June 11–25, Thursdays, 4–9 p.m., Sparks Hometowne Farmers Market. The market features more than 100 vendors offering fresh-picked produce, breads, pastries, and gourmet foods; plus cooking demonstrations; live entertainment; and unique home and garden items. This event takes place at Victorian Square in Sparks. For more information, call (775) 353-2291 or visit www.ci.sparks.nv.us.

June 13, Saturday, 7:15 a.m.–5 p.m., A Day of Wine and Roses. The Reno Rose Society’s Annual Rose Show. Activities, include a rose and flower show, a wine tasting, luncheon, raffle, and floral art show. For more information, visit www.renorosesociety.org/events/show.html.

June 13-14, Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bonsai Show. The organization, the Yukiyama Bonsai Kai, will display a large selection of beautiful, unique bonsai grown by its members, and will answer questions. Demonstrations will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Demonstration trees will be raffled, with proceeds benefiting the organization. This show takes place at the Moana Lane Garden Center, 1100 W. Moana Lane, Reno. For more information, call (775) 825-0602, Ext. 130.

July 1–31, Various Times, Artown. This annual summer arts festival features hundreds of performing and visual arts events in dozens of locations citywide including music, dance, theater, opera, children’s workshops, movies in the park, historical walks, visual arts and more. Events are held at various locations. For more information, call (775) 322-1538 or visit www.renoisartown.com.

July 2–30, Thursdays, 4–9 p.m., Sparks Hometowne Farmers Market. The market features more than 100 vendors offering fresh-picked produce, breads, pastries, and gourmet foods; plus cooking demonstrations; live entertainment; and home and garden items. This event takes place at Victorian Square in Sparks. For more information, call (775) 353-2291 or visit www.ci.sparks.nv.us.

July 7, Tuesday, 6–9 p.m., High Desert Summer Gardening. Learn how to get the most out of your lawns, shrubs, flowers, trees, and vegetables; and how to maximize your plants’ health and output. This class takes place at TMCC’s Meadowood Center, 5270 Neil Road, South Building, Reno. Cost is $39. For more information or to register, call 829-9010 or visit www.tmcc.edu/wdce.

July 16, Thursday, 6–8 p.m., Feel At Home. Explore, with Carol Gilman, interior designer and artist, creative ways to make your home feel great. Using the design elements as the stepping stone, discuss how you can start to create a harmonious interior environment. Bring your inspirational photos to class. This class takes place at Lake Mansion, 250 Court St., Reno. Cost: $35 plus $10 supply fee. For more information or to register, visit www.vsanevada.org.