Desert Institute of Gardening

DIG classes are in-depth presentations on a variety of home horticulture topics delivered by highly trained and knowledgeable Maricopa County Master Gardeners.

Maricopa county master gardeners

Class Information

Fees: Most classes $15. Hands-on classes require additional costs to cover materials and will be higher cost.
In-person: Hosted at Maricopa County Cooperative Extension office, 4341 E Broadway Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85040. Must register in advance.
Online: Classes are not recorded and will not be available to view later. Must register in advance.

Events

Oct

05

Pruning the Way Nature Intended

2 – 4 p.m., Oct. 5, 2025

This in-person class in Phoenix will teach you the pruning techniques that will help you grow plants that are healthier, more attractive and take less maintenance to care for.

Oct

16

Setting Up and Caring for Raised Beds

6:15 – 8:15 p.m., Oct. 16, 2025

Join us online for a crash course on raised beds, including how to select the right site, sizing them correctly and more.

Nov

02

Sprout to Spread: The Art of Plant Propagation

2 – 4 p.m., Nov. 2, 2025

Join us at the Maricopa County Extension office and learn how to expand your garden using cuttings and rejuvenate older plants.