Classes, Gardening
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Throughout landscapes in Tucson, local gardening expert, Michael Ismail encounters the same issues on repeat. Issues that lead to stressed out fruit trees that waste water, give poor yields, and often eventually die, or fail to ever really thrive. Join Michael of Thrive and Grow Gardens for this class on […]
Classes, Culinary Arts
$50 Non-Member / $40 Member Ceremony by Members of the Sakura Tea Circle Step into a world of tranquility and tradition with the Sakura Tea Circle’s authentic Japanese tea ceremony. Witness the grace and precision of the Sakura Tea Circle members as they perform the ceremony in elegant kimono. The ceremony will include a special […]
Classes, Nature & Ecology
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member This installment in the Feathered Family Portrait series takes a global look at one of the most beloved bird families - the hummingbirds. We explore the diversity and natural history of these remarkable birds. Upcoming Classes
Classes, Gardening
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Class Capacity 18 - Register Early! Hydroponics 101 is an introduction to home hobby hydroponics. Discussion will include plant requirements and how hydroponics can meet them, hydroponic advantages/disadvantages, system types/components, starting a hydroponic garden, maintenance/troubleshooting as well as sources of equipment and sources for further information. Growing cannabis will not […]
Classes, Art
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member This class is a great introduction to watercolor. We will explore an assortment of mushrooms as our subject but with a relaxed and creative approach. In the first 30 minutes of the workshop, we will explore basic drawing and watercolor techniques to get us warmed up. The remaining portion of […]
Classes, Art
$70 Non-Member / $56 Member Paint a profusion of succulents for lasting beauty year-round. Visit the gardens to get color ideas. No experience necessary. All art materials are provided by the artist. Glass mosaic tiles are ready to hang when painting is finished and dry. Each tile is approximately 8” x 8”. Class Capacity 16 […]
Classes, Gardening
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member Participants will learn fundamental principles to help utilize design and establish Sonoran Desert native plants, both as focal specimens and for naturalized zones, in aesthetically curated landscapes. Class Capacity 18 Taught by Melinda Matson Spina Upcoming Classes
Classes, Gardening
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member If you are thinking about building a raised garden bed, this is the class for you! Michael Ismail, the owner of Thrive and Grow Gardens, will discuss the ins and outs of gardening in raised beds, sharing with you tips and tricks to make your raised garden bed project a […]
Classes, Art
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member This class is a great introduction to drawing and micro-pen techniques. Our muse? Ferns! We will explore a variety of ferns and then focus on one to create an illustration. The tools and techniques shared in this workshop are beneficial to drawing & studying botanical subjects on your own while […]
Classes, Gardening
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Cacti and other succulents add unique interest, low maintenance, and water savings to our outdoor spaces. However, the intense heat of summer creates challenges, even for these drought-tolerant plants. In this class, Noelle Johnson, aka 'AZ Plant Lady, ' will share the best growing strategies, from placement to watering, when […]
Classes, Wellness
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member Dive deeper into exploring essential oils by making your own Aromatherapy Journal. We will explore the folklore, modern uses and benefits of Sweet Orange, Lavender, Basil, Rosemary and Clary Sage essential oils. Participants will complete these entries in their Aromatherapy Journal folder and make an aromatherapy product to take home […]
Classes, Gardening
$40 Non-Member / $32 Member In this 2-hour workshop instructor Chad Borseth will discuss the role fungi and mushrooms play in our ecology, and go over cultivation and propagation techniques. We also will discuss the many benefits of fungi to the garden and gardener alike. Participants will have the opportunity to create and take home […]
Did you know?
A walk through TBG is a lesson in gardening from the 1920's to today's contemporary gardening practices.