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The Pima County Master Gardeners are making plans for their upcoming Annual Home Garden Tour on April 6, 2024, from 9 am to 3 pm. This is the 23rd year that Master Gardeners have been proudly showcasing their own beautiful and diverse gardens for inspiration and education. This year the five gardens are in the Catalina Foothills and Central Tucson. The Demonstration Gardens at the Cooperative Extension will also be open, including special exhibits from the Desert Museum, Tucson Audubon Society, and the Southwest Arizona Bee Association.
Featured Home Gardens
Tomatoes 'R' Us
This property was purchased for the potential of growing vegetables and edibles. The homeowner's vision has created an expanded, productive, and beautiful 1,000-square-foot, in-ground vegetable garden covered with 40% shade cloth and in-ground irrigation. Come and learn how and why this edible garden is so successful.
Serendipity: Garden Design and Evolution
The homeowners of this garden have enjoyed growing plants that are beautiful, produce fruit, provide habitats for animals, help control erosion, and are successful in our harsh environment. This garden began 30 years ago and you will enjoy experiencing its evolution.
Citrus in the Southwest
Beginning with an empty canvas, the love of picking fruit to eat or cook with, and sharing with family and friends brought the homeowners to plant 18 citrus trees. This collection consists of Ponderosa Lemon, Finger Lime and Kumquat only to name a few. For pops of color, there are also geraniums and roses along with a few varieties of peppers. Be sure to see this exciting collection.
Keep it Simple
This garden was created in 2014 to go with the contemporary style of the home. They removed the Cat’s Claw vine on the back fence to reveal the view. Most of the yard is low maintenance yet very stylish and includes raised beds for growing herbs, veggies, and fragrant, colorful flowers.
Sonoran Desert Show
This garden is a beautiful example of the principles of Xeriscape! Preserving the natural native zone on the periphery allows the animals to traverse undisturbed while the homeowners enjoy watching them. The transitional area is populated with native and desert-adapted trees and native plants that benefit from a bit of shade. Adjacent to the house is the oasis zone where there are plants that are Sonoran Desert natives as well as desert-adapted plants that require more frequent irrigation. Outdoor living spaces have been added to enjoy the wonderful views of the Catalinas, Rincons, and the city lights at night.
Extension Demonstration Garden & Special Guests
Pima County Master Gardeners Gardens are located at 4210 N Campbell Avenue Tucson. There are 14 beautiful and diverse gardens for you to tour and learn from. This year will include special guests from the Desert Museum, Tucson Audubon Society, and the Southern Arizona Beekeeping Association. This expanded event will surely excite and educate all of those who attend.
