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Landscape Gardening in the Desert: An Overview

Presented by the Pima County Master Gardeners

When

April 14, 2026, 1:30 – 3 p.m.

Where

Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr Library: 7800 N. Schisler Dr. Tucson, AZ 85743

Whether you are beginning a new landscape or renovating an existing one, planning ahead is the first step. Join us as we show you how to design your space then select and maintain plants for a sustainable desert landscape.

This is an in-person presentation. No pre-registration is required to attend.

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