Oct 19 Short Take: Fall Plant Sale Preview 5 – 5:30 p.m., Oct. 19, 2026 Pima County Join us Online. Get a behind-the-scenes look at our upcoming plant sale, preview great plants for your garden, and learn what makes our community plant sales a success!
Oct 20 Growing Herbs in the Sonoran Desert 2 – 3:30 p.m., Oct. 20, 2026 Pima County Join us at the library. Herb gardening in Tucson is easy & rewarding! Learn the best herbs, planting times & container tips for year-round growing success.
Oct 21 Pruning Part 2: Trees & More Techniques 4 – 5:30 p.m., Oct. 21, 2026 Pima County Join us Online. Learn pruning basics with a focus on trees and palms. Explore the 4 D’s, when to prune, when not to prune, and how pruning can prolong tree life.
Oct 23 10 Steps to Healthier, More Productive Citrus Trees 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Oct. 23, 2026 Pima County Join us at the Library. Learn 10 key steps for healthy, productive citrus trees - practical tips for beginners and anyone facing citrus-growing challenges.
Oct 26 NEW! Short Take: Highlighting Native Plants: Arizona cotton, Gossypium thurberi and a nearby native - San Marcos hibiscus, G. harknessii 5 – 5:30 p.m., Oct. 26, 2026 Pima County Join us Online. Discover Arizona cotton and nearby San Marcos hibiscus—learn their habitats, desert adaptations, unique traits, and how they fit a water-wise landscape.
Oct 27 Best Trees for Tucson 3 – 4:30 p.m., Oct. 27, 2026 Pima County Join us at the Library. Best trees = ones that fit your needs. Learn how to choose, plant, and care for them and get to know some overlooked desert-friendly gems.
Oct 30 Qué hacer en el jardín este mes 6:30 – 7 p.m., Oct. 30, 2026 Pima County Únete a nosotros en línea. Resumen mensual con tareas clave para el jardín del Desierto de Sonora y consejos para decidir qué hacer en el momento adecuado.
Nov 05 Planting Spring Wildflowers 5 – 6:30 p.m., Nov. 5, 2026 Pima County Join us at the library. Sow native seeds for vibrant spring blooms! Learn when & how to plant wildflowers to support pollinators and beautify your desert garden.
Nov 10 Cool Season Vegetable Gardening 1:30 – 3 p.m., Nov. 10, 2026 Pima County Join us at the library. Discover cool-season veggie & herb gardening—tips for raised beds, in-ground planting, and growing nutritious crops.
Nov 13 Composting - Indoors & Out 2 – 3:30 p.m., Nov. 13, 2026 Pima County Join us at the library. Turn kitchen scraps into garden gold! Learn composting & vermiculture—even without outdoor space.
