Seminars
Master Gardeners Seminars
Dig into our FREE Master Gardener seminars and demonstrations. Learn how and be inspired to turn your garden dreams into reality. Whether you’re a novice gardener, or a well-seasoned veteran, our Master Gardeners will teach you how to create gracious outdoor living spaces and luscious, sustainable gardens perfect for your family and our desert climate. Chat with the experts and ask all your gardening and landscape questions. View the daily seminar times and topics below. Located in the SE Corner
Friday, February 24th
10:30 Succulents for Small Spaces in the SE Corner
Live or work in a small space? Succulents are a perfect choice! We’ll explore what makes a plant a succulent and their geographic origins. Arrive before the class starts for a chance to participate in the hands-on repotting of a succulent. If selected, you’ll get to bring the re-potted succulent home!
12:00 Tree Selection & Planting in the SE Corner
Prepare now for planting season! Katie will cover what you need to know about the best tree selection, placement, and planting for your space to produce healthier trees with less maintenance. Learn how to transform your yard into a beautiful, luscious space!
1:30 Spice Up Your Life - Herb Gardening in the SE Corner
Herbs are beautiful plants, smell wonderful, and can be used in home cooking. The great news is that you can grow your very own herbs in containers. Doreen will demonstrate how best to repot your herbs, and provide a plan for successful herbs.
3:00 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Insects in the SE Corner
Get instructions on how to identify & control or protect insects you may see in your vegetable or flower garden. See color photos to help identify your insects.
Saturday, February 25th
10:30 Succulents for Small Spaces in the SE Corner
Live or work in a small space? Succulents are a perfect choice! We’ll explore what makes a plant a succulent and their geographic origins. Arrive before the class starts for a chance to participate in the hands-on repotting of a succulent. If selected, you’ll get to bring the re-potted succulent home!
12:00 Raised Bed Gardening in the SE Corner
Raised beds can offer a solution to hard compact soils, convenience, pest protection, and frost. They are not without their challenges in Arizona. Learn what it takes to create a productive raised bed garden in Maricopa County.
1:30 Vegetable Gardening 101 in the SE Corner
Learn the basics to get started on your very own vegetable garden from Master Gardener Sarah!
3:00 How to Grow Tomatoes in the Desert in the SE Corner
Tomatoes planted in February will bear sun-ripened fruit from May through June. Learn how to select and grow tomatoes in our desert climate.
Sunday, February 26th
10:30 Succulents for Small Spaces in the SE Corner
Live or work in a small space? Succulents are a perfect choice! We’ll explore what makes a plant a succulent and their geographic origins. Arrive before the class starts for a chance to participate in the hands-on repotting of a succulent. If selected, you’ll get to bring the re-potted succulent home!
12:00 Pollinator Gardens in the SE Corner
Have you ever wanted to walk out into your yard and observe butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees? Planning your garden spaces can be enjoyable and beautiful when you know what plants and features you need to attract pollinators.
1:30 Citrus Care in the SE Corner
Fill your kitchen with wonderful citrus from your own yard. Janet will teach you how to select, plant, fertilize, water, and prune your citrus for the best backyard fruit and trees. Citrus and Deciduous Fruit Guide available for sale $5.
3:00 Spring Transition Flower Gardens in the SE Corner
Cosmos, Zinnias, and Sunflowers are garden favorites that can go in the spring garden for late spring through summer blooms. Learn about growing these beauties as well as others to create lovely garden spaces and flowers arrangements for your table.
