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 June 2023
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: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 5:30 PM(AZ Time)
- Topic: Monsoon Gardening - Vegetables and Other Plants Active monsoon seasons provide a welcome relief after the hot, dry and windy days of May and June. In the garden, our plants will be happier, lusher and slightly easier to tend. This time of year also provides a very interesting 5th planting season for the stalwart among us. There are a couple of ways to think of monsoon gardening, but there is something in this practice for every gardener. In this talk we’ll learn what drives our monsoon, why it is our 5th planting season and how to benefit from this special time in the Sonoran Desert.
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- Presenter: Deb North
- Level: All levels
- When: Friday June 9, 2023 4:00 PM(AZ Time)
- Topic: Special Shorter Take - Passive Rainwater Harvesting This Special Shorter Take will be longer than our short takes but not a full hour. Passive Rainwater Harvesting allows rainwater runoff to be captured and used to water plants and then slowly seep into our groundwater reserves. It is easy to do and requires little expenditure in time and money. In this presentation you will learn how you can benefit from and how you can incorporate PRH into your garden.
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- Presenter: Marlene Shamis
- Level: All levels
- When: Monday June 12, 2023 4:00 PM(AZ Time)
- Topic:
- Short Take: This Month in the Garden 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: Terri Wyatt
- Level: All levels
- When: Saturday June 17, 2023 10:00 AM (AZ Time)
- Topic: Introduction to Plant Identification earn the basics of plant identification and build a foundation to be able to start identifying plants on your own! This class is the first in our series of plant identification classes. Learn the basics of how we name and classify plants, plant terminology, how we use plant traits to identify them, and resources to help you along the way. This is an intermediate to advanced level class as it goes beyond the basic gardening classes, but this "approachably scientific" class is geared towards anyone wanting to learn plant ID for the first time, or for those wanting to brush up on the basics. This class runs 90 minutes.milkweeds, flowers, and agaves
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- Presenter: Kai Ellison
- Level: All levels
- When: Monday June 19, 2023 11:00 AM(AZ Time)
- Topic: Squash, Melons & Cucumbers Great for Beginners and Newcomers! Grow these heat-loving members of the Cucurbit Family all summer long. From small varieties suitable for containers, to huge vines growing squashes that will store all winter, we’ll help you figure out how to have success in your garden with this popular garden vegetable.
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- Presenter: Toni Moore
- Level: All levels
- When: Monday June 26 2023 4:00 PM(AZ Time)
- Topic: Short Take: Monsoon Monday 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. As the monsoon season starts up, we'll review some key ideas and tips for keeping your garden safe from the damaging high winds, heavy rains, and sweltering heat the monsoon brings.
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- Presenter: Claudia Luevano
- Level: All levels
- When: Thursday June 29, 2023 4:30 PM(AZ Time)
- Topic: Pruning Pt 1: Basics and Shrubs Pruning is a complex topic, so we've split it up into two classes. Sign up for either or both. Today will cover the basic principles of pruning with an emphasis on woody shrubs. What is rejuvenation pruning and when should you be using it? What's the difference between shearing, heading, and size reduction, and which should you be doing? We'll also talk about tools and when NOT to prune
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- Presenter: Toni Moore
- Level: All levels
- When: Friday June 30, 2023 4:30 PM(AZ Time)
- Topic: Pruning Pt 2: Trees and More Techniques Pruning is a complex topic, so we've split it up into two classes. Sign up for either or both. More about the basic philosophy and techniques of pruning, with an emphasis on trees & palms. Learn about the 4 D's, and how pruning can help increase the beauty and prolong the life of your trees.
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- Presenter: Toni Moore
- Level: All levels