Father’s Day Idea for Gardeners

The Contained Gardener is a wonderful Tucson gardening company that offers occasional potting classes. is your Dad a gardener? He might enjoy one of these excellent workshops. (I’ve taken one before and learned so much.)
This Saturday, Marylee Pangman will have a special class for Dads. They will learn basic potting techniques, as well as more [...]

March Get Potted Workshop

The Contained Gardener is a wonderful Tucson gardening company that offers free potting classes, tips, advice etc. from time to time. This month’s “Get Potted” workshop will be on Saturday. You do need to register in advance, but they can almost always accommodate you.
This Saturday, Marylee Pangman will discuss how to extend the life of [...]

Citrus Trees in Pots

If you read my blog often, you’ll know I’m a big fan of Marylee Pangman. Personally, I refer to her as Tucson’s Pot Lady because she knows all about gardening in pots. What’s even better is that she shares her information frequently in a variety of workshops. The February “Get Potted” workshop covers the subject [...]

Grand Opening of Tucson’s Composting Toilet

You knew I wouldn’t pass this one up, now didn’t you? Yes, I am proud to announce the grand opening of the first commercial  composting toilet in an urban area in Pima County. The event is put on by the Tucson Audubon Society. Why don’t you . . . uh . . . go on [...]

Straw Bale Workshop

If you are as curious as I am about straw bale construction, come out for a free straw bale workshop Saturday. You will get a hands-on opportunity to learn more. How?  Well, YOU will help construct a new bathroom for the Tucson Audubon Mason
Center. Come on, Tucson! Get out there and help these guys get [...]