Classes, Art
$40 Non-Member / $32 Member Art materials are not included, see materials list below class description This class is a great introduction to watercolor techniques for botanical art. We will explore Prickly Pear through a unique medium that has been used by artists and illustrators throughout the years. These plants are native to the southwest […]
Classes, Art
$40 Non-Member / $32 Member Art Supplies Included in Price Drawing hones our skills of observation and shifts how we see the physical world around us. It also changes the world inside of us by asking for complete attention to the moment. A series of fun drawing exercises in the garden will hone our observation […]
Art, Classes
$45 Non-Member / $36 Member All materials and tools will be provided Create a botanical bracelet with a blue flower focal bead to remind you of the beauty of spring year-round. This bracelet has an easy-to-open lobster claw and a customized fit. No experience is required. All materials and tools will be provided. Class capacity is […]
Classes, Gardening
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member A brand-new class from our container gardening instructor, Marylee Pangman. Our desert summers are getting hotter, and we struggle to keep our potted gardens alive. Marylee is committed to helping you establish pots, and plants, and planning for their care with practiced methods developed over the thousands of pots she […]
Classes, Gardening
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member One of the wonderful things we can grow in our desert gardens are citrus trees. Our sunny days and mild winters make our gardens an ideal environment for citrus. From oranges, lemons, and grapefruit to limes, there are many choices available to you. In this class, Noelle Johnson, ‘AZ Plant […]
Classes, Art
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Materials not included in price - see materials list under class description Capture the unexpected beauty of nature’s most beautiful sculptures, trees! Illustrator and artist Devon Meyer will give step-by-step instruction on observation, drawing and watercolor techniques. Beginner to intermediate sketching and watercolor. Please provide your own art materials. List […]
Classes, Gardening
$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 […]
Classes, Art
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Art materials not included This class is a great introduction to drawing and pen techniques using botany as our main subject. The specific theme for this class is Desert Senna Blooms. The tools and techniques shared in this workshop are beneficial to creating beautiful blooms. After we explore the breakdown […]
Classes, Nature & Ecology
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member You will be amazed to learn about many of the recently discovered birds! New bird species are being described every year, even in the 2020s. This class explores some of these remarkable discoveries, including such birds as the Inti Tanager, Long-whiskered Owlet, Araripe Manakin, and many others. Join us for […]
Classes, Art
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Materials not included Improve your naturalist skills while deepening your appreciation of flora & fauna with the practice of nature drawing and journaling. Illustrator and artist Devon Meyer will share drawing and color pencil techniques and help you to better observe your surroundings. No experience is required. Please provide your […]
Classes, Gardening
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member It’s time to plant your summer pots and our instructor, Marylee Pangman wants to make it easy for you. Learn what potted plants and flowers will do best in full sun and require the least amount of care while lasting the full summer season. Whether you're new to the desert […]
Classes, Nature & Ecology
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member This class explores the fascinating and strange world of carnivorous plants, including Venus Flytrap, pitcher plants, sundews, and more. Arizona is not exactly a hot bed for these plants, but they are worthy of discussion anywhere. While very distinctive in many ways, all carnivorous plants have several traits in common. […]
Did you know?
TBG still has original plants from the Porter Family that date back almost 100 years.