Oct 11 Image Adobe Stock DIG IN-PERSON Vines with Purpose: Edible, Ornamental & Everything in Between 2 – 4 p.m., Oct. 11, 2026 Maricopa County Registration: $20 Registration Closes 12:00 pm October 11, 2026. Walk-ins Welcome. This class will be in-person at the University of Arizona Maricopa County Cooperative Extension, 4341 E Broadway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85040 Speaker: Master Gardener Sherry Rindels-Larsen Discover vines that do more than climb, from edibles to ornamental bloomers that soften walls and ground to trailing spreaders that fill space with color and texture. This session highlights versatile vines that thrive in our unique climate. Learn how to choose the right vine for beauty, harvest, shade, or ground cover, and how to make them flourish with ease.
Oct 22 Image Adobe Stock DIG ONLINE- 10 Steps to Successful Container Gardening 6:15 – 8:15 p.m., Oct. 22, 2026 Maricopa County Registration: $20 Non-Refundable Registration closes Wednesday, Oct. 21 at Noon This class will be Online. A class link and handouts will be sent to you the day before class. Speaker: Doreen Pollack Not everyone has room for a garden. Patio gardens and balcony gardens can also provide much enjoyment. Learn what you need to keep in mind, what plants do well in a container and how to select the right pot for what you wish to grow.
Nov 08 Image Adobe Stock DIG IN-PERSON WORKSHOP- The Wonderful World of Bulbs 2 – 4 p.m., Nov. 8, 2026 Maricopa County Registration: $40 WORKSHOP: You will plant your own miniature bulb garden in class. Price includes all materials. This class will be in-person at the University of Arizona Maricopa County Cooperative Extension, 4341 E Broadway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85040 Presenter: Master Gardener Jackie Peel Learn fascinating facts about the world of bulbs and how to grow them. We'll go back in history and learn where bulbs evolved, how they were embraced by gardeners, and the many kinds available today. Then we'll create our own bulb garden to enjoy during the holidays.
Nov 19 Image Adobe Stock DIG ONLINE- Mastering Your Garden in Our Climate 6:15 – 8:15 p.m., Nov. 19, 2026 Maricopa County Registration $20 non-refundable. Zoom link and materials (if any) will be emailed the day prior to the event. Registration closes 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026. Speaker: Julie Knapp If you find that gardening in the Phoenix area is a challenge or don't even know where to start, this class is for you! We will cover our climate challenges and advantages, techniques to make the most of it and thrive, landscape plants friendly to our environment, our four vegetable gardening seasons, and what grows well within them.
