Learn Ikebana, traditional Japanese flower art, outside in the beauty of the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix. Led by master Ikebana teacher, Ping Wei, you will learn essential Japanese flower arranging techniques, aesthetics and the meanings of flowers in order to make your own arrangement.
View event website »Yes, you can grow food in the mountains despite wind, hail, deer, ground animals, bears and extreme temperature fluctuations. Learn from seasoned experts who have been growing organic food at 8,120 feet since 1992. This course is designed to help all Colorado gardeners overcome growing at any altitude in the Intermountain West. Learn about the many great foods that thrive in the mountain climate. Nurture and protect your garden with wind-proof season extenders, hail guards, raised bed preparation, bio-intensive growing, bear-less compost, crop rotation, companion planting, succession planting, vegetables for the shade, mulching, seed starting, seed saving and more. Can’t you just taste those fresh, mountain-grown succulent greens, beans, squash and yes, even tomatoes, sweet corn and pumpkins? Held at the Denver Botanic Gardens.
View event website »In the midst of winter it does the soul good to appreciate not only the color of blooms, but their fragrance too. Join Michael Clark, co-founder of Santa Fe Botanical Gardens, as we delve into the plant varieties that are easily cared for and enhance our connection to nature inside the home. Photos and live plants are welcome – healthy or not! Held at the Udall Building.
View event website »Believe it or not, creativity is more important than a big budget when crafting a delightful and distinctive desert garden. Greg Corman of Gardening Insights discusses how he and others have built engaging garden spaces using far more imagination than money. With examples from all over Tucson, he includes ideas for garden design and installation, planting and maintenance, plus features attractive to both humans and animals, wild and domestic. Tohono Chul, 7366 North Paseo del Norte, Tucson, AZ 85704, (520) 742-6455.
View event website »Beautiful and bizarre cactus and succulents are on display as members of the Central Arizona Cactus and Succulents Society showcase potted specimens. Our 2020 Annual Show and Sale will be open to the public Friday and Saturday, April 3 & 4, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Sunday, April 5, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008.
View event website »Join the New Mexico Extension Master Gardeners at their 2020 statewide conference. The New Mexico Master Gardener State Conference will be held in Albuquerque, New Mexico on June 11-13 at the Marriott Pyramid. 5151 San Francisco Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, (575) 646-2771.
View event website »Immerse yourself in the Gardens with a horticulturist as your guide. Gain insight into living museum collections and walk away with gardening tips from an expert. Denver Botanic Gardens, 909 York Street
Denver, CO 80206, (720) 865-3500.
The North American Japanese Garden Association (NAJGA) invites guests to their Southwest regional workshop, hosted at the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix. The two-day workshop will include hands-on learning of Japanese gardening and several traditional Japanese arts. Lunch in the garden will be included on both days as well. The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix, 1125 N. 3rd Avenue, Phoenix AZ 85003, (602) 274-8700.
View event website »Discover the edible and useful plants of the Sonoran Desert. Year-round, Friday.
Tohono Chul,
7366 North Paseo del Norte,
Tucson, AZ 85704,
(520) 742-6455.
Learn to identify residents and those just passing through, plus information on habits and habitat.
Tohono Chul,
7366 North Paseo del Norte,
Tucson, AZ 85704,
(520) 742-6455.