Experience wonders aboard the luxurious Verde Canyon Railroad. During this four-hour narrated ride, learn about the local history, culture, and charm of iconic landscapes, including rare high-desert riparian habitats, red-rock buttes, and ancient ruins. The excursion stops for lunch and dinner; meals are at your own expense. Activity Level: Easiest Distance: Varies | Elevation Change:...
Whether you’re new to desert gardening, returning for the winter season, or still trying to solve problems with your pots, this class will help you plan and plant winter containers with more confidence. Marylee will cover the basics: pot size, placement, soil, watering, drainage, and familiar winter flowers. You’ll leave with practical ideas for creating...
Paint the bright and vivid colors of autumn for a cheerful reminder of the coming cooler weather. Make them fanciful or bring pictures to follow. No experience necessary. All materials are provided by the artist. Tiles are ready to hang when painting is finished. Each tile is approximately 4” by 7”. Feel free to wear or bring an...
Even here in the Sonoran Desert you can find a good variety of butterflies! These important pollinators are most often found around native plants, so going on this easy walk...
Did you know that hyper pruning or shearing increases a plant’s water needs? Understand the meaning of watering deeply and infrequently. Embrace proper pruning practices that will prolong a plant’s lifespan, increase flowering, and reduce water consumption. Learn proper watering and pruning techniques with Master Gardener and Landscaper, George Reconco, with Native Landscape & Garden.