Maricopa County Master Gardeners

10/30/2026

Join Master Gardener Jackie Peel to explore the history of bulbs, the fascinating story of “tulipmania,” and tips for growing different varieties. Then plant your own miniature bulb garden in class to enjoy during the holidays! 🪴

📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026
🕑 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 University of Arizona Maricopa County Cooperative Extension
4341 E Broadway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85040
🎟️ $40 | Tickets are non-refundable

Advance registration is required. Walk-ins are not allowed for workshops.

Register today:
https://events.trellis.arizona.edu/en/f44lNu67/g/jKMfGecQ5Z

10/28/2026

Join Maricopa County Master Gardener Julie Knapp for DIG ONLINE: Mastering Your Garden in Our Climate. Explore the challenges and advantages of gardening in the Valley of the Sun, with practical guidance for growing food-producing and ornamental plants and trees.

You’ll learn how to:
🌱 Make the most of our climate’s advantages
🥕 Plan for our four vegetable gardening seasons
💧 Understand watering needs for different plants and trees
🌳 Choose plants for the right place and season

Julie is a Certified Agriscape Designer and brings 30 years of experience as a college professor.

📅 Thursday, November 19, 2026
🕕 6:15–8:15 PM
💻 Online via Zoom
🎟️ $20 | Non-refundable

📩 The Zoom link and any materials will be emailed the day before the event.
⏰ Registration closes Wednesday, November 18, at 1:00 PM.

Put down healthy roots in the desert! Register:
https://events.trellis.arizona.edu/en/f44lNu67/g/jKMfGecQ5Z

10/23/2026

Join Master Gardener Jackie Peel for DIG IN PERSON: WORKSHOP! The Wonderful World of Bulbs—an afternoon of garden history, growing tips, and hands-on planting.

Discover where bulbs originated, explore the fascinating story of “tulipmania,” and learn about the many kinds of bulbs available today. Then create your own miniature bulb garden to enjoy during the holidays! 🪴

📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026
🕑 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 University of Arizona Maricopa County Cooperative Extension
4341 E Broadway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85040
🎟️ $40 | Tickets are non-refundable

Advance registration required. Walk-ins are not allowed for workshops.

Register today:
https://events.trellis.arizona.edu/en/f44lNu67/g/jKMfGecQ5Z

10/20/2026

🪴 Just ONE DAY LEFT to register! Discover how to turn your patio or balcony into a garden.

10/16/2026

oin Master Gardener Jackie Peel for DIG IN PERSON: WORKSHOP! The Wonderful World of Bulbs.

Explore where bulbs originated, how they captured gardeners’ imaginations, and the fascinating story of “tulipmania.” Learn about different types of bulbs and how to grow them, then put your knowledge into practice by planting your own miniature bulb garden in class! 🪴

📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026
🕑 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 University of Arizona Maricopa County Cooperative Extension
4341 E Broadway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85040
🎟️ Registration: $40 | Tickets are non-refundable

Advance registration is required. Walk-ins are not allowed for workshops.

Register here:
https://events.trellis.arizona.edu/en/f44lNu67/g/jKMfGecQ5Z

10/13/2026

🪴 Just ONE WEEK LEFT to register! Ready to turn your patio or balcony into a garden?

Join Doreen Pollack, a Master Gardener since 2009, for an online container gardening class. Learn which plants grow well in containers, how to prepare the soil, choose the right pot size, and maintain your garden.

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
🕕 6:15–8:15 PM
💻 Online
🎟️ Registration: $20, non-refundable

📩 Your class link and handouts will be sent the day before class.
⏰ Registration closes Wednesday, October 21, at noon!

Register today:
https://events.trellis.arizona.edu/en/f44lNu67/g/jKMfGecQ5Z

10/10/2026

Want deep gardening knowledge without a volunteer commitment? The new statewide Home Horticulture Course offers 18 weeks of science-based insights to help you grow healthier, smarter gardens at home.
https://extension.arizona.edu/programs/master-gardener/join

10/09/2026

Join Sherry Rindels-Larsen for DIG IN PERSON: Vines with Purpose: Edible, Ornamental & Everything in Between. Learn how to choose vines for our climate, select supports, manage growth, and create habitat for pollinators and birds.

📅 Sunday, October 11, 2026
🕑 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 University of Arizona Maricopa County Cooperative Extension
4341 E Broadway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85040
🎟️ $20 | Non-refundable

⏰ Registration closes TOMORROW, October 11, at 1:00 PM. Walk-ins allowed!

Register today:
https://events.trellis.arizona.edu/en/f44lNu67/g/jKMfGecQ5Z

10/09/2026

Ready to take your gardening knowledge to the next level? Become a Certified Master Gardener Volunteer through the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension! This statewide training delivers expert, science-based horticulture education online, and with in-person county workshops. Learn more and apply!
https://extension.arizona.edu/programs/master-gardener/join

Maricopa County Master Gardener Volunteer Applications close October 31, 2026 to allow for interviews in mid-November.

Become a Certified Master Gardener Volunteer or take our Home Horticulture CourseWe are excited to announce that we are transitioning from county-led courses to two statewide courses a year held in the spring and fall. Check the list below to see if either course is being held in your area. If your....