GARDENING BOTANICAL GARDENS. The Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way, are open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bbring a breakfast picnic and enjoy the shade of the grapefruit arbor and the huge mesquite trees. The Tropical Exhibit is a great place to see tropical fish and blooming exotic plants; and there's something blooming all summer long. Enjoy mornings in the gardens with a free Children's Discovery Guide, a fun-filled booklet filled with hands-on ways to discover TBG's plants. Regular admission to the gardens is $4, $3 for seniors, and free for members and children under age 12. Early-bird admission special between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. is just $1. Call 326-9255 for information. DOCENT CALL. The Tucson Botanical Gardens is accepting applications for the Fall Docent Training Class. The 10-week course for volunteers begins in September, with sessions on low-water landscaping, tropical forests, herb and vegetable gardening, and planting to attract birds. After the training, volunteers may choose from several areas of service. TBG is especially in need of individuals interested in conducting general tours of the gardens for children and adults. Call 326-9686, ext. 23, for information. CASA DEL AGUA. 4366 N. Stanley Place. The Casa del Agua is a demonstration and education project operated by Arid Lands Studies at the University of Arizona. It's a demonstration and education project that includes information about indoor water conservation, xeriscape, rainwater harvesting, and graywater systems. Free tours are offered on the hour from noon to 4 p.m. Sundays, excluding holidays. Call 887-1185 to arrange for special student and group presentations. DRYLANDS INSTITUTE. The Permaculture Drylands Institute wants to teach you about sustainable living in drylands. They meet the second Tuesday of each month for a community breakfast at 7 a.m. at the Congress Grill, 100 E. Congress St. Call 744-9305 for information. NATIVE SEEDS/SEARCH. 2509 N. Campbell Ave. 327-9123. Join Native Seeds/SEARCH gardener Henry Soto for a look at traditional Southwestern gardening practices in a hands-on way. The Saturday workshop series concludes with Harvesting, Seed Cleaning & Storage on June 28. This workshop will cover growing plants for seeds, keeping seedlines pure, harvesting, seed cleaning and drying, storage, and seed evaluation. Workshop meets from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Sylvester House Annex, 2130 N. Alvernon Way. Cost is $20 for members, $25 for non-members. Call 327-9123 for registration and information.

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