Maricopa County Calendar

Free Tour
Maricopa County Master Gardeners host tours of the City of Surprise Xeriscape Garden the first Saturday of every month September – June. Learn great water-wise ideas to incorporate in your own landscaping.

In-Person Desert Institute of Gardening Class
$20 Registration (non-refundable)

Speaker: Carol Stuttard

Learn which tomatoes grow best in the low desert and how to grow them successfully in our low desert. Our presenter Carol Stuttard will explain when, how and what tomatoes to grow for the best production and experience.

Registration Required: $15 non-refundable

The Citrus Clinics, now in their 24th year, feature the foremost state citrus, date palms, and deciduous fruit tree experts including University of Arizona faculty and noted local professionals.

The experts will present eight learning station topics to choose from.

Online Desert Institute of Gardening
Registration: $20 non-refundable

Speaker: Angela Judd

Spring in the low desert is one of the best times to grow, but the season can be short and every day counts. In this class, you’ll learn how to prepare your garden for our favorite warm-season crops like beans, squash, and tomatoes. We’ll cover the fundamentals of successful gardening: soil, sunlight, timing, and watering.

Registration Required: $15 non-refundable

The Citrus Clinics, now in their 24th year, feature the foremost state citrus, date palms, and deciduous fruit tree experts including University of Arizona faculty and noted local professionals.

The experts will present eight learning station topics to choose from.

In-Person Desert Institute of Gardening Workshop

Registration:
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION $40 (register by January 1, 2026) non-refundable.

REGULAR REGISTRATION $50 (January 2-January 31, 1 p.m.) non-refundable

Speaker: Jan Schreier

Terrariums create a great way to grow plants that like more humidity than Arizona’s arid environment, and once set up, they are incredibly self-sufficient and excellent for a no-fuss indoor display of plants.

Build your own terrarium to take home!!

In-Person Desert Institute of Gardening Class
Registration: $20 (non-refundable)

Speaker: Bonnie Newhoff

Arizona soil is challenging. With the proper amendments and a little help from some healthy compost microbes learn how to turn that hard patch of clay or dry sandy plot into a lush medium for growing vegetables and flowers.

Online Desert Institute of Gardening
Registration: $20 non-refundable

Speaker: Cathy Rymer

Whether you're new to citrus growing or looking to improve your results, this presentation offers practical tips to keep your trees in top condition and enhance fruit production.

In-Person Desert Institute of Gardening Class
Registration: $20 (non-refundable)

Speaker: Angela Sannapu

This class will focus on 5 herbs here in Phoenix. We will study how to grow, use, and store these little powerhouses. Herbs will be Basil, Rosemary, Mint, Sage, Thyme, and perhaps a little bonus.