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GROW KIT Local outfit Urban Hydro Greens helps you cultivate nutrient-dense baby plants with ease and minimal mess. Just pick up one of its indoor-friendly grow kits at the Henderson or Summerlin Fresh52 farmers’ market. (And try a sampler!) $35-$50, urbanhydrogreens.com.
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VEGAN CHEESE Organic cashew cream might not sound tasty, but try Virgin Cheese and you’ll believe in its artisanal, plant-based sorcery. From brie and smoked gouda to sriracha cheddar, there’s a healthy flavor for the cheesemonger in all. Saturdays at Fresh52, virgincheese.com.
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SUPERSNACK Made with almonds, cashews and dates, GrassRoots’ nutritious bites come in four flavors. For tasty energy on the go, try Apricot Chai, with protein powder, maca, chia, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, vanilla and coconut oil. $3.50, 124 S. 6th St. #160, 702-550-6444.
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CARNIVOROUS PLANT For 101 years, Hirt’s Gardens has been growing hard-to-find perennials and unusual decorative plants. Unusual, as in, meat-eating. Try Venus flytraps ($8-$10), sundews ($8-$12) or pitcher plants ($8-$15), which have been known to snack on mice. hirts.com.
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HERBS & SPICES Herbs, teas, edible flowers—Bloomin’ Desert sparks culinary adventure. The smoked sea salt is perfect on grilled fish, steak and vegetables, and the English rosemary, marjoram and flat-leaf parsley make any dish next-level. Saturdays & Sundays at Fresh52, 702-501-5470.
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