Desert Gardening Mastership
The Desert Gardening Mastership at the Garden is designed for those interested in plants and will teach about their selection and care, as well as their ecological and cultural significance. Desert Gardening Mastership classes are open to all regardless of intent to complete the program and can be found in the program listings at dbg.org/adultclasses.
Classes and Guidelines
Core classes will get you started in your garden and are marked in the calendar with a DGM-C.
They are introductory in nature and will help you build a solid foundation in whatever type of gardening endeavor you pursue. Elective classes are marked with a DGM-E in the calendar.
Watering and Controller Programming (DGM-E)
Take an active role in the health of your landscape by learning correct watering techniques and how to properly control your home irrigation system. The ins and outs of irrigation controller programming will be demonstrated through hands-on exercises with controller models in the classroom. Learn when and how much to water, and how proper watering not only benefits your landscape but actually conserves water and lowers your utility bill. Instructed by Jeff Lee. Limit 20.
Saturday / July 24 / 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Member: $30 / General Public: $36
Click here to register on-line for July 24 class.
Integrated Pest Management and More (DGM-E)
Do you ever wonder what’s going on in your garden? Who ate your shrub’s leaves or who dug up your perennial? What is that fuzzy white stuff on your prickly pear? Why is your agave collapsing? Learn to become your garden’s crime scene investigator. With some detective work, you can find the answers to these questions and know just how to solve the problems with a sound IPM (Integrated Pest Management) program. You will take away a new appreciation for the activity in your yard, as well as skills to help you keep your garden healthy. Limit 25.
Wednesdays / July 28, August 4, 11 / 6 - 9 p.m.
Member: $60 / General Public: $72
Click here to register on-line for July 28 class.
Caring for Your Desert Garden (DGM-C)
My irrigation system runs everyday; why aren’t my plants healthy? Why is my cactus getting sunburned? How often should I fertilize and shear my shrubs? This class will shed light on misconceptions and malpractices commonly associated with desert gardening. Learn how to select the right plants and correctly install them in your landscape. Proper techniques for watering, fertilizing, pruning and other maintenance will be addressed. Instructed by Garden curator Kirti Mathura. Limit 30.
Sundays / August 1 and 8 / 1 - 4 p.m.
Member: $60 / General Public: $72
Click here to register on-line for August 1 class.
The Dirt on Compost (DGM-E)
This is a great workshop to complement vegetable and herb gardening workshops: compost is the black gold essential to successful gardening with many herbs and vegetables. Discover how easy it is to produce your own magical soil amendment and save space in our landfills. Garden curator Kirti Mathura will share all the composting basics in this fun workshop. Limit 20.
Tuesday / August 17 / 6 - 9 p.m.
Member: $30 / General Public: $36
Click here to register on-line for August 17 class.
