Building Your Garden Calendar

Join us at the library. Explore agaves & yuccas—their history, uses, and role as low-water, desert-friendly landscape plants.

Join us at the library. Explore monsoon gardening: why it’s the Sonoran Desert’s 5th season and how to make the most of this unique growing period.

Únete a nosotros en la biblioteca. Consejos y técnicas para seguir disfrutando la jardinería con seguridad a lo largo del tiempo.

Join us at the library. Beat desert heat: protect vulnerable plants and discover resilient varieties that thrive in tough summer conditions.

Join us at the library. Grow stunning cacti & succulents in the desert—learn care tips, varieties, and get expert advice for resilient, drought-tolerant plants.

Join us Online. Learn why fountain grass is invasive, how it spreads, and better plant alternatives for a healthier desert landscape.

ONLINE Desert Institute of Gardening
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, May 20, 2026.

Speaker: Alice Garcia

Imagine stepping into your yard and being surrounded by butterflies, birds and bees. We will explore how to attract these and other pollinators to your garden by providing essential food, shelter, and water while creating a thriving, eco-friendly garden.

This free workshop is open to anyone interested in building healthier soil and learning how to use cover crops in our desert environment. Whether you’re an apartment resident with limited growing space, a backyard gardener, or a farmer, all experience levels are welcome.

Join us at the library. Beat desert heat: protect vulnerable plants and discover resilient varieties that thrive in tough summer conditions.

Join us Online. Learn to diagnose plant problems — pests, diseases, or plant-care issues — and apply proven, research-based solutions.