The University of Arizona: DIG ONLINE- Mastering Your Garden in Our Climate

If you find that gardening in the Phoenix area is a challenge or don’t even know where to start, this class is for you! You may have moved here from another climate or you’ve been here for a while but need some guidance on gardening. We will cover our climate challenges and advantages, techniques to make the most of it and thrive, landscape plants friendly to our environment, our four vegetable gardening seasons, and what grows well within them. Both food-producing and ornamental plants and trees will be discussed. We will help you help you plant deep, healthy roots in our Valley of the Sun.

The learner will be able to:

You will learn to:

-Apply our climate advantages for the best results in your landscape

-Identify what fruits, vegetables and ornamentals to plant according to season

-Choose the right watering needs for each plant or tree

-Select appropriate plants and trees for the right place and season

Julie Knapp is a Maricopa County Master Gardener, Certified Agriscape Designer and was a college professor for 30 years. She has taught transplanted gardeners who were from England, Canada, South Africa, cold-country states or as close as our own communities. She grows an array vegetables and fruits using low-water use techniques in her edible yard. She has assisted families in designing their landscapes and helped them apply and translate their gardening knowledge from other climates to our hot, often unpredictable environment.

Zoom link and materials (if any) will be emailed the day prior to the event.

Registration closes 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026.