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Signature Classes

GARDENING FOR THE NEWCOMER
1st Thursday and 3rd Saturday, monthly
9:30 a.m. – noon

This introductory class will familiarize newcomers or new homeowners with Tucson’s seasons and soils.  Discussion of proper techniques for planting and watering is included.   Learn to create a garden of beauty and comfort in our desert environment.  Class concludes with a walking tour of the Gardens. Taught by trained docents. No pre-registration required. $14 (includes admission), $7 members

XERISCAPE DOESN’T MEAN ZEROSCAPE!
2nd Saturday, monthly
9:30 a.m. – noon

Come find out how to love your garden and save water at the same time.  Learn the basic principles of xeriscaping, including water-conserving design, low water use plants, water harvesting techniques, appropriate irrigation methods, and use of mulches.  Class concludes with a walking tour of the Xeriscape Garden. Taught by trained docents. No pre-registration required. $14 (includes admission), $7 members

SUCCESSFUL PLANTS FOR TUCSON GARDENS
1st Saturday, monthly
9:30 a.m. – noon

An excellent follow-up to the Newcomers and Xeriscape classes, this session will emphasize choosing appropriate plants for your landscape.  Characteristics of highly recommended trees, shrubs, perennials, and groundcovers will be discussed.  Information on ultimate size, flowering season, hardiness, and preferred exposure will help you make informed choices. Taught by trained docents. No pre-registration required. $14 (includes admission), $7 members

RAIN WATER HARVESTING WORKSHOP
4th Saturday, monthly
8:30AM – 10:30AM (May-September)
10:30AM-12:30PM (October-April)

This workshop is designed to show a rain water harvesting from start to finish. Many water harvesting classes and tours are overwhelming. This class brings water harvesting down to a residential scale. You will learn that this is something you can do with ease in your own yard. Participants will practice assessing a landscape’s water flow and basic water harvesting strategies as we choose a site for a project. The workshop will discuss land contours, mulch and plant selection while working on the project. Come prepared to do some digging and gain experience to do your own rain water harvesting. We recommend that you bring gloves, a hat and sunscreen. No pre-registration required. $14 (includes admission), $7 members

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