Free Online Gardening Talks!
University of Arizona Pima County Cooperative Extension
Presented By: Pima County Master Gardeners
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- 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 July 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: Monday, July 1, 2024 4:00 PM (AZ Time)
- Topic: Monsoon Gardening 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!
- Register Here
- Presenter: Terri Wyatt
- Levels: All levels
- When: Thursday, July 11, 2024 5:00 PM (AZ Time)
- Topic: Growing Corn in the Garden Nothing compares to the taste of fresh sweet corn straight from your garden. Yes, sweet corn (and other types as well) can be grown here in the desert. We'll learn when to plant, what varieties to use, how to nurture the plants as they grow, and when to harvest. Join us to learn how to guarantee success with corn in your home garden.
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- Presenter: Toni Moore
- Levels: All levels
- When: Monday, July 15, 2024 4:00 PM (AZ Time)
- Topic: Short Take: 7 Remarkable Facts About Aphids 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.Aphids can be a real challenge in the garden, but they are also unique, fascinating, and surprisingly useful creatures in the insect world. This Short Take will reveal their significance in nature, helping you appreciate their important role in the ecosystem.
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- Presenter: Deb North
- Levels: All levels
- When: Friday, July 19, 2024 10:00 AM (AZ Time)
- Topic: NEW THIS MONTH! Stump the Master Gardener: Your Toughest Gardening Questions Answered Have gardening questions? Join us for an engaging hour with a panel of Pima County Master Gardeners, eager to answer them. Use the Chat function to submit your queries, and our experts will address them live. Get ready for an exciting session and see if you can stump the Master Gardeners! Please Note: 1) This class will be restricted to the first 50 registrants who log in to attend and 2) We ask that you come prepared with 1 question. If all first questions are answered, we'll ask for more!
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- Presenter: Toni Moore and Kai Ellison
- Levels: All levels
- When: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 4:30 PM (AZ Time)
- Topic: Gardening As We Age Time may march on, but for gardeners, the love for nurturing green spaces remains timeless. Join us in this presentation where we'll share valuable tips, techniques and tools that will help you embrace the evolution of your gardening journey and ensure that your passion for gardening continues to flourish safely and joyfully.
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- Presenter: Deb North
- Levels: All levels
- When: Tuesday, July 30, 2024 5:00 PM (AZ Time)
- Topic: Container Gardening: The Basics for Tucson Discover the benefits of gardening in raised beds or containers! Learn how these methods save water, deter critters, and reduce strain on your knees and back. We'll cover the best materials to use, the ideal soil types, and everything else you need for successful raised bed gardening. This basic class focuses on growing edibles and annual flowers, perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
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- Presenter: Deb North
- Levels: All levels