Fall Garden Workshop - Start Your First Arizona Desert Vegetable Garden

Schedule

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am

UTC-07:00
Location

Red Mountain Recreational Center | Mesa, AZ

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Want to start a vegetable garden in the desert of Arizona but aren’t sure where to begin?
Arizona gardening is different from gardening almost anywhere else. Our intense heat, short planting windows, soil, watering needs, and changing seasonal sun can make getting started feel overwhelming.
This beginner-friendly workshop will walk you through the process step by step, so you can leave knowing what you need to do to plan and start your own fall vegetable garden.
We’ll cover:
🌱 Choosing the right location for your garden
🌱 Raised beds vs. in-ground gardening
🌱 Planning your garden layout
🌱 Watering systems and timers
🌱 What to plant for fall and when to plant it
🌱 Plant spacing and companion planting
🌱 Soil and compost
🌱 Creating a cooler garden microclimate for Arizona conditions
Saturday, September 26th
📍 Mesa, AZ 85207
Two workshop times available:
🕘 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
No gardening experience is necessary. This workshop is designed specifically for first-time and beginning Arizona gardeners.
Space is limited, so registration is required.
👉 Choose your workshop time and register here:
https://www.gardenhavenaz.com/event-details-1/start-your-1st-arizona-desert-vegetable-fall-garden-2026-09-26-09-00-1
📗 Your registration also includes a copy of Desert Roots: Step by Step Guide for Your First Arizona Vegetable Garden.
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Red Mountain Recreational Center, 7864 E Adobe Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207, United States

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