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GARDENING
BOTANICAL GARDENS. The Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N.
Alvernon Way, are open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Take
a Birds and Gardening Tour at 9 a.m. Thursday mornings.
This tour will teach you about plants and gardening practices
that will attract birds to your garden. Exploring the Tucson
Botanical Gardens highlights TBG history and plant trivia,
and will familiarize visitors with native flora. With the Gardening
For The Newcomer class, students learn to create eye-catching,
appealing landscapes using drought-tolerant plants. Classes are
from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. the first Thursday , and the third Saturday
of the month. Cost is $5, $3 for TBG members. Regular admission
to the gardens is $4, $3 for seniors, and free for members and
children under 12. Call 326-9255 for holiday hours and 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 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.
COMPOST DEMONSTRATION. The Master Composters of the Tucson
Organic Gardeners staff a compost demonstration site at the Tucson
Botanical Gardens from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday to answer
your composting questions. Call the Compost Assistance Line at
670-9158 or 883-0377.
PERMACULTURE BREAKFAST. 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.
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