Cochise County Master Gardeners

03/26/2026

MG Workshops presents ...
"Growing Roses in the High Desert"
Friday, March 27, 2026, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Presented by Cochise County Master Gardeners
UA Sierra Vista, Room 503, Groth Hall
1140 N Colombo, Sierra Vista, 85635
Roses do so well in our climate!
We'll discuss:
~ why Roses do well in our High Desert
~ different types of Roses
~ proper planting procedures for bare root and container roses
~ growing Roses in containers
~ irrigation and fertilization
~ the "how-to" and "why" ... Pruning and Dead-Heading Roses.
~ proper tools
~ common pests and diseases affecting Roses in our area
Workshop is $5 paid at the door, cash or check
Proceeds benefit the Discovery Gardens at UA Sierra Vista and our ongoing Master Gardener Outreach Educational programs.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, PLEASE, to ensure seating for all.
To REGISTER... Please Call or Text 520-559-7078
Coffee pot & chocolates. See you there!

03/23/2026

MG Workshops presents ...
"Growing Roses in the High Desert"
Friday, March 27, 2026, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Presented by Cochise County Master Gardeners
UA Sierra Vista, Room 503, Groth Hall
1140 N Colombo, Sierra Vista, 85635

Roses do so well in our climate!

We'll discuss:
~ why Roses do well in our High Desert
~ different types of Roses
~ proper planting procedures for bare root and container roses
~ growing Roses in containers
~ irrigation and fertilization
~ the "how-to" and "why" ... Pruning and Dead-Heading Roses.
~ proper tools
~ common pests and diseases affecting Roses in our area

Workshop is $5 paid at the door, cash or check

Proceeds benefit the Discovery Gardens at UA Sierra Vista and our ongoing Master Gardener Outreach Educational programs.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, PLEASE, to ensure seating for all.

To REGISTER... Please Call or Text 520-559-7078

Coffee pot & chocolates. See you there!

02/16/2026

MG Workshops presents ...
"Winter Pruning"
Friday, February 20, 1:30pm - 3:00-ish
Room 503, Groth Hall, UA Sierra Vista campus

We will discuss:
- pruning perennials
- pruning shrubs
- pruning ornamental & shade trees
- pruning vines
- deadheading flowers
- pruning tools
- what to prune now and what NOT to prune now
- how & why pruning works and is important

Registration is REQUIRED, please, to ensure seating for all.

To REGISTER, please Text or Call 520-559-7078

Workshop fee of $5.00 may be paid at the door.

Any proceeds benefit our Master Gardener Educational Outreach programs and the Discovery Gardens at UA Sierra Vista.

01/30/2026

Master Gardener Class Series for 2026 !
Begins Wednesday, FEBRUARY 11, 2026, through May 27.
Classes meet each Wednesday, 10:00am to 1:00pm

Room 503 in Groth Hall
University of Arizona, Sierra Vista
1140 N. Colombo

Topics will cover:
Arizona Soils
Understanding climate zones
Seasonal gardening, i.e. Bare Root planting
Fertilizing
Irrigation and Correct Watering
Planting Techniques
Pruning Techniques
Backyard Pests & Diseases
Tree Care
Vegetables, Herbs, & Fruit Trees
Roses in the High Desert
Cacti/Succulents
Habitat & Pollinator Gardening
Native & Desert – adapted Plants
Container Gardening
Basic Landscape Concepts

For information or to register
Please call Jan Groth
520-559-7078
or email [email protected]
To view application:
- please google Cochise County Master Gardeners
- go to “Learn to become a Master Gardener"
- click on blue lettered link
- application form still says “2025”
- just cross out 2025 and write 2026
- the start date will be February 11, 2026

01/15/2026

Master Gardener Class for 2026 !
Begins Wednesday, FEBRUARY 11, 2026, through May 27.

Classes meet each Wednesday, 10:00am to 1:00pm
Room 503 in Groth Hall
University of Arizona, Sierra Vista
1140 N. Colombo

Topics will cover:

Arizona Soils
Understanding climate zones
Seasonal gardening, i.e. Bare Root planting
Fertilizing
Irrigation and Correct Watering
Planting Techniques
Pruning Techniques
Backyard Pests & Diseases
Tree Care
Vegetables, Herbs, & Fruit Trees
Roses in the High Desert
Cacti/Succulents
Habitat & Pollinator Gardening
Native & Desert – adapted Plants
Container Gardening
Basic Landscape Concepts

For information or to register

Please call Jan Groth

520-559-7078

or email [email protected]

To view application:

- please google Cochise County Master Gardeners
- go to “Learn to become a Master Gardener
- click on blue lettered link
- application form still says “2025”
- just cross out 2025 and write 2026
- the start date will be February 11, 2026
- Cost of the class? 2 levels.
Level A: $175. Asks for 50 hours volunteer time within 1 year of graduation, which is able to be achieved in several ways. 50 hours really does go quickly, and students say they learn as much by volunteering as they did in class. Level A includes MG certification, and a textbook.

Level B: $275. No volunteer hours required. No certification is granted. But, the same coursework and information is provided, plus the textbook.

12/08/2025

10/15/2025

MG Workshops, by Cochise County Master Gardeners, presents . . .
"Drip Irrigation - You Can Do It!"

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24 . . . 1:30pm - 4:00 .
(We will use every bit of this time, but it will go fast!)
(previously announced for Oct. 17)

UA Sierra Vista Campus, Groth Hall, Room 503
1140 N Colombo

This is a perfect time of year to add a new system, or repair or augment an old one. Be ready for early Spring irrigation.
The temps are more pleasant for working outdoors!

Learn to build new, maintain, add to, repair, or replace a home irrigation system. It can be so simple!

Drip Irrigation:
1. Saves Water
2. Saves Money
3. Saves Time
4. Most important? Greatly improves the Health and Performance of your plants. You'll be amazed!

We'll also talk about proper irrigation and the importance and approach to winter irrigation.

Workshop fee of $10.00 may be paid cash or check at the door.

Any proceeds benefit the Discovery Gardens at UA Sierra Vista and also help support our Educational Outreach Programs.

REGISTRATION is REQUIRED, PLEASE, to ensure seating and supplies for all attendees.
To REGISTER, please TEXT or CALL 520-559-7078
Questions? Please call 520-559-7078

You'll be so happy you know how to do this yourself !

10/03/2025

"All About Fall Bulbs for Spring Bloom"
by Cochise County Master Gardeners

Still time to register ...

This Friday, October 3, 2025
1:30pm to 2:45 in Groth Hall, Room 503
UA Sierra Vista, 1140 N Colombo Ave

Bulbs are so much fun.
Some of the showiest colors in the garden come from plants that grow from bulbs.
Fall bulbs which bloom in spring produce flowers that are often considered the
"Trumpets of Spring"

We'll discuss:
- Varieties of bulbs to plant now for Spring bloom.
- Differences between "fall bulbs" and "spring bulbs"
- How to plant bulbs correctly
- How to care for bulbs
- Ideas for using bulbs
- The differences among "bulbs", "corms", "tubers", "rhizomes, etc., because when reading about them, they are all generally called bulbs and it can be confusing! It's good to know the differences.

Still time to register ... up until 12noon on Friday, October 3

To Register, please TEXT or CALL 520-559-7078

Workshop fee of $5 paid at the door, cash or check.

All proceeds benefit the Discovery Gardens at UA Sierra Vista, and the Cochise County Master Gardener Educational Outreach Program.

09/29/2025

MG Workshops presents : "All About Fall Bulbs for Spring Bloom"

This Friday, October 3, 1:30-2:45, Room 503, Groth Hall
UA Sierra Vista, 1140 N Colombo

We'll discuss:
- Varieties of bulbs to plant now for spring bloom
- How to plant bulbs correctly
- How to care for bulbs
- Ideas for using bulbs
- The difference among "bulbs", "corms", "tubers", etc., because they are all called bulbs when reading about them, but it's good to know the difference!

Bulbs are so fun! They are the trumpets of Spring!

To REGISTER, please text or call 520-559-7078

Workshop fee of $5 paid at the door, cash or check.

All proceeds benefit the Discovery Gardens at UA Sierra Vista and the Cochise County Master Gardener Education Outreach Program.