Maricopa County Master Gardener

Intensive 2-hour-long presentations on home horticulture topics given by Master Gardeners to the public.  Originally these classes were held in-person at the Cooperative Extension Office; however, with the pandemic the DIG Classes have moved to a fully online format.  Our DIG Online format has live classes held over Zoom with a follow-up Q&A Session in a Zoom Breakout Room, with Master Gardeners available to answer your specific garden or home horticulture related questions.  When pandemic conditions improve and public safety protocols allow, DIG Classes will return to an in-person format, along with the continuation of monthly online DIG Classes. 

• DIG Online Classes ARE NOT recorded to be made available to participants who are unable to attend the live class. 
• DIG Online tickets are $12.00 per person, but a limited number of donation tickets for those facing financial hardship are also available with a minimum $1 ticket fee.
• If you are interested in attending a DIG Class, you will need to register in advance of the class on Eventbrite. 
• Links to specific upcoming classes are listed below, and also available on the Eventbrite registration page

ROSES: THE GOOD, BAD AND THE UGLY - Basics of Rose Care and Pruning in the Low Desert

• Jan. 13, 2022 6:15-9:00 pm
• Presenter: Helen Baird
• Register Here

TOTALLY TOMATOES! - Tips on Growing Tomatoes for the Low Desert

• Feb. 6, 2022 2-4:45 pm
• Presenter: Pam Perry
• Register Here

SPRING VEGETABLES: REAP THE REWARDS - Preparing and Planting Your Spring Season Garden

• Feb. 20, 2022 2-4:45 pm
• Presenter: Karen Kumar
• Register Here
• SALSA GARDENING! - Growing the Plants for Your Home-Grown Unique Salsa
  • March 6, 2022 2-4:45pm
  • Presenter: Carol Stuttard
  • Register Here

CITRUS PRIMER: SELECTION, CARE, PESTS & DISEASES - Understanding Proper Backyard Citrus Care

• March 24, 2022 6:15-9:00 pm
• Presenters: Jan Scheier and Laurie Farricielli
• Register Here