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GARDENING
BOTANICAL GARDENS. Tucson Botanical Gardens. 2150 N. Alvernon
Way. Enjoy the 11th annual Herb Fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on
Saturday, May 8. Birds and Gardening Tours are 45-minute
guided tours exploring the plants and gardening practices that
attract birds to your backyard. Tours run at 9 a.m. every Tuesday.
Exploring the Tucson Botanical Gardens is a guided tour
highlighting TBG history and plant trivia, and familiarizing you
with native flora and other plants that grow well in Tucson. These
tours are at 10 a.m. every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Tours
are free with admission. Introduction to Tucson Gardening
classes focus on using drought-tolerant plants to colorful and
low-maintenance effect. Classes are from 9:30 to
11:30 a.m. the first Thursday and third Saturday of the month.
Cost is $5, which includes admission; or $3 for TBG members. Regular
admission to the gardens is $4, $3 for seniors, free for members
and children under age 12. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday
through Sunday. Call 326-9686 for information.
GARDENING DEMONSTRATION. The Pima County Cooperative Extension
offers free gardening workshops every Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the
Extension Garden Center, 4210 N. Campbell Ave., and again at 1
p.m. at the Wilmot Library, 530 N. Wilmot Road. Cool Your Home
with Desert Landscaping is the topic for Wednesday, May 12.
Call 626-5161 for information on upcoming topics.
HYDROPONIC GARDENERS. UA Agricultural Farm Lab. 4181 N.
Campbell Ave. The Hydroponic Gardeners of Tucson meet at noon
on Saturday, May 8. Call Jo at 498-0741 or Bob at 327-8822 for
information.
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