Feb 22 DIG IN-PERSON Get Down and Dirty With Soil! 2 – 4 p.m., Feb. 22, 2026 Maricopa County 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.
Mar 19 DIG ONLINE: Caring for Citrus In the Desert 6:15 – 8:15 p.m., March 19, 2026 Maricopa County 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.
Mar 29 DIG IN-PERSON Herbs and Their Usage in the Phoenix Sonoran Desert 2 – 4 p.m., March 29, 2026 Maricopa County 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.
