Free Online Gardening Talks!
University of Arizona Pima County Cooperative Extension
Presented By: Pima County Master Gardeners
- Classes offered online via Zoom
- Computer or smart device required
- Register in advance using the links below
- After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions to join class
Online Classes for April and May 2024
Classes will be live on Zoom, but you do not need a Zoom account. You will need a computer or smart device to attend. You must register for each class in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
- When: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 6:00 PM (AZ Time)
- Topic: Growing Herbs Herb gardening is easy and rewarding here in the Tucson desert. Even beginners can have great success growing their own herbs year ‘round. We’ll learn which herbs do well here, which ones do best in pots, and when all the different varieties of herbs should be planted. Meeting time is between 60-90 minutes.
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- Presenter: Deb North
- Levels: All levels
- When: Monday, April 1, 2024 4:00 PM (AZ Time)
- Topic: Short Take: What to do in the Garden This Month Short Takes are 15-30 minute classes that focus on a single idea with straightforward, common-sense information that will help you increase your gardening success. Every month brings new opportunities in the garden and because gardening in the Sonoran Desert is so unique, our timing for best practice activities is different from the rest of the country. This short take focuses on the recommended activities to undertake in the garden during the month. If you feel overwhelmed with the decision making of what to do next – this is the short take for you!
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- Presenter: Anna Zappia
- Levels: All levels
- When: Friday, April 5, 2024 4:00 PM (AZ Time)
- Topic: Repeat: Weeds, Weeds and More Weeds What is a weed? Well, weeds are in the eye of the beholder unless it is an invasive plant. How to identify? In this talk we will focus on the most common weeds found in Tucson, how to identify them and how to control them organically. I’ll also provide information on some invasive species, including the latest worrisome arrival - stinknet.
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- Presenter: Deb North
- Levels: All levels
- When: Thursday, April 11, 2024 5:30 PM (AZ Time)
- Topic: NEW THIS MONTH: How to Identify Desert Wildflowers Kick off your weekend early with a happy hour introduction to identifying our beautiful wildflowers! Learn about why they are here, when and where to look for them, and how to identify some of the wildflowers that are commonly found in and around the Tucson area.
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- Presenter: Kai Ellison
- Levels: All levels
- When: Monday, April 15, 2024 4:00 PM (AZ Time)
- Topic: Short Take: Plant Sale Preview Short Takes are 15-30 minute classes that focus on a single idea with straightforward, common-sense information that will help you increase your gardening success. During this session we will take you behind the scenes to learn what we do in order to host our community plant sales. A variety of plants will be highlighted so you can plan ahead in choosing the plants you may want to purchase for your home garden.During this session we will take you behind the scenes to learn what we do in order to host our community plant sales. A variety of plants will be highlighted so you can plan ahead in choosing the plants you may want to purchase for your home garden.
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- Presenter: Deb North
- Levels: All levels
- When: Monday, April 22, 2024 4:00 PM (AZ Time)
- Topic: Fertilizers What ARE all those numbers on the fertilizer bags? What’s the difference between the various types - and does it matter? Which ones are best? Let’s cut through the confusion and learn the correct way to provide your plants with all the nutrients they need to thrive.
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- Presenter: Toni Moore
- Levels: All levels
- When: Thursday, April 25, 2024 1:30 PM (AZ Time)
- Topic: Keeping a Garden Journal Keeping a garden journal allows you to look back on your progress in the garden and reflect . This is an effective way to learn and grow as a gardener. A garden journal is a written record of useful things that you will forget otherwise... like frost dates, pest problems and the solutions you used, along with what you planted each season
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- Presenter: Dru Duncan
- Levels: All levels
- When: Saturday, April 27, 2024 12:00 PM (AZ Time)
- Topic: NEW THIS MONTH! Agaves & Yuccas Agaves and yuccas, two of our desert succulents will be discussed in depth. Their origins, historyl, structure and uses will be detailed as well as their very popular use as landscape plants. As our water situation becomes more challenging, low water use succulents become even more important in saving this precious resource. Please join us to learn more about these wonderful plants.
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- Presenter: Marlene Shamis
- Levels: All levels
- When: Sunday, April 28, 2024 3:00 PM (AZ Time)
- Topic: Compost Learn how to recycle your kitchen & yard waste into super-healthy organic matter for your garden. No room for a compost bin outside? We will also discuss Vermiculture: how to raise worms to do the composting for you.
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- Presenter: Toni Moore
- Levels: All levels
- When: Thursday, May 2, 2024 5:30 PM (AZ Time)
- Topic: REPEAT: How to Identify Desert Wildflowers Kick off your weekend early with a happy hour introduction to identifying our beautiful wildflowers! Learn about why they are here, when and where to look for them, and how to identify some of the wildflowers that are commonly found in and around the Tucson area.
- Register Here
- Presenter: Kai Ellison
- Levels: All levels