Live Zoom Classes
With Tucson Botanical Gardens
Look below to check for Marylee's Upcoming Live Zoom Classes offered by the Tucson Botanical Gardens!
Most of Marylee's classes are on Wednesday or Thursday at 1:00 pm Arizona Time.
If you cannot make a class live, you will receive a video replay and Marylee is always available for questions.
Current Zoom Class Prices
Members: $29
Non-members: $36
Thursday It's Too Darn Hot – The Desert’s Monsoon Season in Your Container Gardens
Thursday, May 22, 2025 | 1:00 - 2:30 pm AZ Time
Desert summer heat and plants . You AND your plants are not looking forward to what's coming. But you want something colorful to look at from your air-conditioned chair. Join Marylee, the desert’s potted garden expert for this colorful program on container gardens for your desert home. In this jam-packed presentation, Marylee shares what you can do to perk up your pots for the next couple of months.
Members: $29
Non-members: $36
Get ALL of Marylee's Self-Study Classes
for one low price!
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Green Thumb Bundle: Master Desert Container Gardening
Learn the basics so you get started on the right foot
Discover everything Marylee knows about watering pots in the desert.
Learn how to design your pot collections as well as your plants
8 + Hours of video instructions!
Planning a Container Garden That Thrives
Cost $79
It's like getting six classes FREE!
Marylee’s
Individual Self-Study Classes
Living COLOR 365 - Potted Desert Design Series
Unlock the secrets to vibrant desert container gardening with our comprehensive program, “Living Color 365: Potted Desert Design Series.” Dive into more than 3 hours of expert guidance from Marylee, the Desert’s Potted Garden Expert, and master the art of planning, planting, and nurturing your container gardens to thrive year-round.
Cost $79
Start Strong with Desert Container Gardening
Self-Study Video Class
A complete, downloadable, self-study video class and timed outline.
Newcomers to desert gardening and experienced gardeners alike struggle with growing flowers, perennials, and shrubs in pots in the desert. In this self-study class, you will learn Marylee's tested practices and have the advantage of planting your pots and getting it right the first time. As Marylee says, "I want to keep your money out of the compost heap."
Cost: $39.00
Just Add Water - How to Keep Your Desert Pots Alive
Learn How to Keep Your Plantings Alive in Your Desert Pots
A self-study video class and accompanying notebook.
The top question Marylee is asked about desert container gardening is how to keep your plants alive. 95% of plant failure is due to inappropriate watering. Learn how to water your container gardens all year long.
Cost: $39
Marylee’s Desert Container
Gardening Books
In her books, Marylee Pangman shares a wealth of information gained through 3 decades of creating successful potted gardens in the desert.
Getting Potted in the Desert and Riley's Garden Oasis make perfect companion books for anyone creating a container garden in their desert home.
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