Chapter 8: Great Lakes/Corn Belt

Many living in the Great Lakes and Corn Belt areas are part of the primary working sector with much of the work dealing with agriculture. Although there are few that deal with agriculture in Las Vegas, it is possible to plant and harvest in Las Vegas. As long as the gardeners understand the temperature changes in Las Vegas, they may have year round vegetables.

Most people just purchase plants and trees for gardening and landscaping. One of the largest places to purchase plants in Las Vegas is Plant World Nursery. However, with water issues in the Las Vegas region it is difficult to upkeep.

In the Great Lakes and Corn Belt area, the tertiary and quaternary economic sectors are growing due to the medical practices. Las Vegas is not known for its medical practices, but things happen in Las Vegas and medical help is needed at times. Below is a map of all the hospital locations within the area. For some people, this will become very handy to know where you can obtain medical assistance.

1. Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center
   6900 North Durango Dr. • Elkhorn • 702-835-9700
2. Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center
   2075 E. Flamingo Road • 2 blocks west of Eastern • 702-733-8800
3. Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center
   5400 S. Rainbow Blvd. • Hacienda • 702-853-3000
4. Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
   657 Town Center Drive • Banburry Crossing • 702-233-7000
5. Valley Hospital Medical Center
   620 Shadow Lane • Alta • 702-388-4000

Sources
http://www.ehow.com/list_7198710_tips-vegetable-gardening-las-vegas.html
www.plantworldnursery.com/
http://www.valleyhealthsystemlv.com/patients-and-visitors/directions-and-map