$45 Non-Member / $36 Member All materials provided Make this classically attractive silver and black bracelet with a flower focal bead and flower bead caps. Silver and onyx are a […]
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member What better time to plan your shade area than August? Don't be bored with shade gardens that are just green. There are plenty of colorful […]
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Materials not included in price. See materials list below class description. This workshop is a great introduction to ink drawing. We will explore red chile […]
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Every butterfly and moth that you see was once a caterpillar. This stage of a butterfly or moth's life cycle often lasts far longer than […]
$75 Non-Member / $60 Member Learn the fascinating yet simple process for turning dry corn into soft fluffy tortillas in this hands-on class. The class will take the grain through the […]
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member Trees definitely have a place in your pots. Learn the in's and out's of choosing and planting trees in containers. In this class Marylee Pangman, […]
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Join Terry Swartz, President of the Rose Society of Tucson and Consulting Rosarian, to learn how to prepare you roses to bloom this November. This hands-on demonstration will illustrate how to prune, feed, and keep pests at bay. Upcoming Classes
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Flowers will be our inspiration and we will draw on that and some basic techniques to watercolor paint blossoms in a fresh, fun way. Please provide your own art materials. Recommended art materials (Substitute as needed): Upcoming Classes
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member This class is a great introduction to watercolor and ink techniques for botanical art. We will explore a range of botanical subjects through a unique medium that has been used by artists and illustrators throughout the years. Learn how to keep a botanical sketchbook that can be used as a […]
$55 Non-Member / $44 Member Butterfly Necklace to celebrate the approaching re-opening of Butterfly Magic at Tucson Botanical Gardens. Make a butterfly necklace with a metal and enamel focal piece. Non-traditional stringing method offers a unique design using satin cord, metal rings and chain for loads of eye-catching appeal. Hanging length is approximately 19”. Earring […]
$125 Non-Member / $100 Member Purchase includes 6 classes - Fridays; September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25 Taught by the Garden’s knowledgeable docents, this 6-class series will provide you with the information and inspiration you need to plan a personal, beautiful and successful garden in our unique desert environment. The program will lead […]
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Dragonflies and their cousins, damselflies, are beautifully colored masters of the skies. This class introduces these insects, focusing on their diversity, life cycle, and habits. We will also talk about the basics for identifying them, so that students will be ready to head to the nearest wetland to observe them. […]
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member Learn how aromatherapy can help you catch more of those precious zzz's. Some essential oils have sedative and relaxing properties that are perfect to help us unwind, calm the mind and sleep better. Join certified aromatherapist Kerry Cummins Blank to make your own Sleepytime blend to take home. Upcoming Classes
$40 Non-Member / $32 Member In this 2 hour course Chad 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 a […]
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Celebrate some of southeastern Arizona's most iconic birds in this fun all-levels pencil drawing class. We'll learn some basic bird anatomy while using a variety of drawing techniques that help hone our skills of observation. Our subjects will include Gila woodpeckers, Phainopepla, and Gambel's quail. Art materials not provided, please […]
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member With shrinking water resources, it's more important than ever to ensure that the landscape areas around our homes are using water efficiently. The majority of water usage occurs outdoors, which makes it the best place to look at ways to minimize our water use. In this class, author and horticulturist […]
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member As desert summers grow longer and hotter and winters bring sudden temperature drops, maintaining a thriving container garden can be challenging. Discover the secrets of successful container gardening from Marylee, who has honed her methods over 30 years of designing, planting, and caring for thousands of pots. Uncover the keys […]
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A walk through TBG is a lesson in gardening from the 1920's to today's contemporary gardening practices.