Ranger Nikki will lead you on an easy-to-moderate terrain hike to look for saguaros, cholla and barrel cacti along with a variety of animals such as birds, lizards, deer and more. The route follows Slate and Flume Trails for an out-and-back total of 5 miles. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring snacks and plenty of water....
First Saturday of the month, 8-9am At Mission Garden, meet inside the front gate of the garden $10, Spots limited: Register and pay here. Learn about the 50 medicinal plants in Mission Garden's Moore Medicinal Garden. The plants are native to the American Southwest deserts and in many cases have been used for millennia. Modern...
Saturday November 4, 2023, 8am-11am (Repeats on Saturday November 11) At Mission Garden’s North Field This event is FREE. All monetary gifts are appreciated. At Mission Garden’s "Growing Great Garlic" information table, visitors can see the soil in which we plant garlic, learn about fertilizer, mulch, planting depth/spacing, and garlic varieties–there are several that will...
Join Farmer Greg as he personally takes you on a walking 90 minute tour of The ORIGINAL Urban Farm, Phoenix’s first and oldest environmental showcase urban farm. Join us for a 90 minute tour of The ORIGINAL Urban Farm, Phoenix’s first and oldest environmental showcase urban farm. The property is designed so that you can...
We warmly invite you to tap into your creative potential amidst the Arboretum’s soothing eucalyptus and resilient succulents. In this enriching watercolor course, guided by the accomplished Christin Quissell, you’ll discover the artful design elements that the desert itself offers—from lines and shapes to contrasting patterns. Master watercolor techniques like wet-in-wet and glazing, all skill...
Just how DOES your garden grow, Maricopa?? Pinal County Master Gardeners come to the Maricopa Library the second Saturday of the month with some great resources for your Arizona gardening challenges. From flowers to trees to food crops, get the lowdown on how to help your greenery survive and thrive in our specifically challenging environment.
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are certified volunteers who answer questions about gardening, landscaping, plant identification, and plant problems. If you have been wondering when, what, where, and how to plant your garden in Arizona, and who to ask, wonder no more. Come talk with a Master Gardener and have your questions answered—you...
Does your landscape need a makeover? Learn how to begin your drab to fab renovation, no matter how small or large the space. Cathy Rymer, Master Gardener, Certified Arborist, retired Water Conservation Coordinator, author and experienced horticulturist, will share everything you need to know from planning, to turf removal, to plant selection, to renovate your...
Master Gardener volunteers will be available to answer your desert gardening questions, including but not limited to plant selection, irrigation, fertilization, pruning techniques, pest management and problem diagnosis.
Come to the Vista Grande library for monthly gardening tips. The presentations are given by University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners.