Sep 17 Battling Buffelgrass: Understanding and Managing an Invasive Threat 5 – 5:30 p.m., Today Join us online. Learn how to fight Buffelgrass with expert Ben Tully—fire risk, spread, and control strategies for desert ecosystems.
Sep 19 Cool Season Vegetable Gardening 1:30 – 3 p.m., Sept. 19, 2025 Join us at the library: Cool season = great weather, fewer pests, less watering & more nutritious veggies! Learn key steps for in-ground & raised bed gardening.
Sep 20 Cool Season Vegetable Gardening 1:30 – 3 p.m., Sept. 20, 2025 Join us at the library: Cool season = great weather, fewer pests, less watering & more nutritious veggies! Learn key steps for in-ground & raised bed gardening.
Sep 22 Science Short: Propagating Cactus 5 – 5:30 p.m., Sept. 22, 2025 Join us online. Learn to grow cactus from cuttings & pups! Join a Master Gardener for simple, practical tips for adding to your desert garden.
Sep 23 Welcome to Tucson Gardening: A Beginner’s Guide to a Thriving Garden in the Sonoran Desert 3 – 4:30 p.m., Sept. 23, 2025 Join us at the library. Gardening in the Sonoran Desert has unique challenges & rewards. Learn about the climate, soil & plants to garden successfully here!
Sep 26 Container Gardening 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Sept. 26, 2025 Join us at the library: Discover raised bed & container gardening: save water, deter pests, ease strain, and learn the best soil & materials to get started!
Sep 29 Short Take: What to Do in the Garden in October 5 – 5:30 p.m., Sept. 29, 2025 Join us online. October is the beginning of prime time in the Sonoran Desert garden! Find out what to plant, prune, and prep in this month's Short Take.
Oct 03 Planting Spring Wildflowers 1:30 – 3 p.m., Oct. 3, 2025 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.
Oct 11 Cool Season Vegetables 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Oct. 11, 2025 Join us at the library. Cool season = great weather, fewer pests, less watering & more nutritious veggies! Learn key steps for in-ground & raised bed gardening.
Oct 14 Passive Rainwater Harvesting 1:30 – 3 p.m., Oct. 14, 2025 Join us at the library. Passive Rainwater Harvesting captures runoff to water plants and recharge groundwater—easy, low-cost, and great for your garden!
