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 December 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: Friday, December 1, 2023 5:30 PM (AZ Time)
- Topic: Gardening As We Age For many of us, gardening is a lifetime passion and pursuit. As we age, it’s important to adapt our activities to fit our abilities. This class is designed to provide effective and easy to integrate tips and techniques that help keep the garden safe and fun as we age.
- Register Here
- Presenter: Deb North
- Levels: All levels
- When: Wednesday, December 6, 2023 5:00 PM (AZ Time)
- Topic: Growing Roses Roses DO Grow in Tucson. This class is timed to ensure you are ready for the January pruning and must-do maintenance tasks that will keep your roses in top form for the first blooms of the season. Learn how to do it right from our Master Gardener rose experts.
- Register Here
- Presenter: Deb North
- Levels: All levels
- When: Monday, December 11, 2023 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: Terri Wyatt
- Levels: All levels
- When: Thursday, December 14, 2023 1:30 PM (AZ Time)
- Topic: Tomatoes - The Basics Yes, tomatoes DO grow here – with the right techniques you can grow many wonderful varieties. Learn the tricks of the trade from Master Gardeners so that you too can pick fresh, ripe tomatoes from your most successful garden ever.
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- Presenter: Penny Ratzen
- Levels: All levels
- When: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 10:00 AM (AZ Time)
- Topic: Welcome to Tucson Gardening Gardening here is much different than in most areas of the U.S., offering special rewards and special challenges. This presentation is designed to familiarize newcomers with the unique climate, soil, and native plant types in the Sonoran Desert to help them transition successfully. Gardeners of all experience levels are welcome.
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- Presenter: Toni Moore
- Levels: All levels
- When: Friday, December 22, 2023 4:00 PM (AZ Time)
- Topic: Short Take: Favorite Garden Books - Agave by Greg Starr 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. Join us to learn about one of Marlene's favorite books from the great local author and plant aficionado - Greg Starr. "Agaves: Living Sculptures for Landscapes & Containers" focuses on this striking genus of plants we are lucky enough to be able to grow here.
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- Presenter: Marlene Shamis
- Levels: All levels
- When: Friday, December 29, 2023 4:30 PM (AZ Time)
- Topic: Tomato Varieties for Tucson Thousands of varieties of tomatoes are grown around the world today. Learn the differences between all the different types, and why it matters in your garden.
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- Presenter: Toni Moore
- Levels: All levels