November 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.
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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
- 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.
- Short Take: What to do in the Garden This Month
- November 4, 5 p.m.
- Change is in the air, and November provides us with opportunities to plant and plan for the future. In this Short Take, we’ll help you make the most of the beautiful weather so you can plan your time wisely and accomplish everything on your gardening to-do list.
- Presenter: Paul Larson
- Beginner to Advanced
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- Lovely Legumes
- November 6, 5 p.m.
- Join us on a journey to uncover the remarkable abilities of legumes: from capturing nitrogen and producing food to protecting crops and enriching the soil. These versatile plants offer so much more, and after learning about them, you’ll want to dedicate plenty of space in your garden to their many benefits.
- Presenter: Kathleen Roberts
- Beginner to Advanced
- Register here
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- Short Take: Growing Garlic
- November 11, 5 p.m.
- 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.
- Garlic has been cultivated for over 5000 years. It’s still a popular favorite of all home gardeners. Learn how to make it work here in our desert climate. We’ll discuss what types to plant, when to plant, how to harvest, and how to use your homegrown garlic.
- Presenter: Dru Duncan
- Beginner to Advanced
- Register here
- Unwanted Guests: Invasive Species in the Sonoran Desert November's Plant: Arundo Donax( Giant Reed)
- November 20, 5 p.m.
- Join us for Monthly Invasive Species Deep Dives. Each month, we take a closer look at the invasive species threatening our Sonoran Desert. Ben Tully, Invasive Species Outreach Coordinator with UA Cooperative Extension, will provide essential insights into the history, spread, identification, and removal of these species. November's Focus: Arundo donax (Giant Reed) This month, Ben will focus on Arundo donax, commonly known as giant reed. This towering plant is hard to miss in our washes, resembling a mix of corn and bamboo. Not only does it steal valuable groundwater from native plants, but it also spreads rapidly, outcompeting local species. Come learn about the ongoing efforts to protect Southern Arizona's riparian areas from this aggressive invader!
- Presenter: Ben Tully
- Beginner to Advanced
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- The Value of Trees in the Urban Landscape
- November 29, 5 p.m.
- Did you know that trees not only boost your home’s value but also contribute to safer neighborhoods and reduce the urban heat island effect? Join us to discover how trees enhance the beauty and appeal of your home and community while playing a crucial role in combating climate change.
- Presenter: Deb North
- Beginner to Advanced
- Register here