Apr 20 Gardening As We Age 5 – 6:30 p.m., April 20, 2026 Pima County Join us at the library. Keep gardening joyfully! Learn tips, techniques, and tools to garden safely and happily as your gardening journey evolves.
Apr 21 Passive Rainwater Harvesting 2 – 3:30 p.m., April 21, 2026 Pima County Join us at the library. Passive Rainwater Harvesting captures runoff, to water plants and recharge groundwater—easy, low-cost, and great for your garden!
Apr 21 New Short Take Series Highlighting Native Sonoran Plants: Agave parryi 5 – 5:30 p.m., April 21, 2026 Pima County Join us Online. Meet Parry's Agave! Learn how this Sonoran native thrives, supports pollinators, and fits into resilient, wildlife-friendly gardens.
Apr 23 Image DIG ONLINE: Summer Flowers:It's HOT! So What Can I Plant? 6:15 – 8:15 p.m., April 23, 2026 Maricopa County Online Desert Institute of Gardening Registration: $20 non-refundable Speaker: Amber Hughes In the summer, it feels like nothing will grow, that it will just dry up in the hot sun. Don't fear - there's plenty of flowers that will withstand our hot weather and beautify your yard! We will go over varieties good for summer color in ground or container, uses and how much sun the specific plants need or can tolerate. We will also cover some Arizona natives and a little bit on pollinators your summer native blooms will attract.
Apr 24 Diagnosing Leaf Damage 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., April 24, 2026 Pima County Join us at the library. Identify leaf damage and its causes, and learn practical ways to help your garden recover and thrive.
Apr 24 Qué hacer en el jardín este mes 5:30 – 6 p.m., April 24, 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.
Apr 25 Image School Garden Skill Builder Workshop 2 – 5 p.m., April 25, 2026 Maricopa County This workshop will share practical strategies for planning, maintaining, and integrating gardens into classroom curriculum while connecting students to agriculture, nutrition, and the environment. Educators who attend will receive heat-tolerant seeds, plants, and other garden necessities.
Apr 27 Cultivando en Contenedores 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., April 27, 2026 Pima County Únete a nosotros en la biblioteca. Cultiva en camas elevadas: ahorran agua, protegen de depredadores y requiere menos esfuerzo físico. Son ideal para comestibles y flores. ¡Aprende cómo!
Apr 27 What to Do in the Garden in May 5 – 5:30 p.m., April 27, 2026 Pima County Join us Online. What should you do in your garden this month? Learn Sonoran Desert timing and simple, seasonal tasks to keep your garden on track.
Apr 28 Growing Herbs in the Sonoran Desert 3 – 4:30 p.m., April 28, 2026 Pima County Join us at the library. Grow herbs in Tucson with ease—discover top varieties, ideal planting times, and container tips for year-round success.
