Desert Garden Institute Calendar



09/04/2004 1:00-4:00 pm
Rose Gardening For Fall
Does anything else smell as sweet? Roses grow well in the desert- when you know the tricks! Learn what it takes to have a glorious show. Youšll learn planting, pruning, watering, and fertilizing. Instructor: Marylou Coffman $20

09/11/2004 9:00-1:00 pm
Tree Pruning/Tool Maintenance
Come and learn how to protect your investment. Learn the ins and outs of selecting, planting, staking and maintaining a structurally beautiful addition to your landscape. Avoid the hazards associated with improper pruning practices. Instructor: Laurel Reader $20

09/15/2004 6:00-8:00 pm
Conversion to Desert Landscape
Ready to overhaul, bulldoze, dig up and start over? Before you reach for that shovel, come learn the basics of converting your old landscape into a beautiful desert-adapted space and enjoy a beautiful lower-maintenance yard. Instructor: Jean Slack $20

09/18/2004 9:00-12:00 pm
Turf Care & Overseeding
Your neighbors will be green with envy when they see your perfect lawn. Learn how to select the best turf varieties. We'll divulge the best techniques for mowing, fertilizing, watering, and overseeding. Instructor: Sharon Dewey $20

09/25/2004 9:00-12:00 pm
Herb Gardening
Everything you ever wanted to know about growing herbs in the Desert Southwest. Learn culinary uses, crafting, landscaping, and body and health care uses. Join us for a fun hands-on lecture and garden tour. Instructor: Mike Hills $20

10/02/2004 9:00-12:00 pm
Irrigation
Proper irrigation systems not only keep your plants healthy but they are an important part of water conservation. Learn how to properly choose, install and maintain your irrigation system. Instructor: Jack Blake $20

10/09/2004 9:00-12:00 pm
Wildflowers
Would you like to re-create the beautiful wildflower landscapes you see on the hillsides? You can! Let us show you how, where and when to plant for a glorious show. Instructor: Judy Curtis $20
All classes are held at the Maricopa County Cooperative
Extension Office at 4341 E. Broadway Rd., Phoenix 85040.
Please call 602-470-8086 x 823 to register.
Please mail checks made payable to the University of
Arizona ATTN: Desert Garden Institute
http://ag.arizona.edu/maricopa/garden/


Maricopa County Master Gardener Volunteer Information
Last Updated November 2, 2004
Author: Lucy K. Bradley, Extension Agent Urban Horticulture, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Maricopa County
© 1997 The University of Arizona, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cooperative Extension in Maricopa County
Comments to Maricopa-hort@ag.arizona.edu 4341 E. Broadway Road, Phoenix, AZ 85040,
Voice: (602) 470-8086 ext. 301, Fax (602) 470-8092