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

Create Exciting Succulent and Cactus Arrangements for your Patio Tables and Gardens
Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1:00 – 2:30 pm AZ
A brand new class from Marylee Pangman, our Desert Potted Garden Expert. Learn to create Eye-Popping Cactus Displays. Marylee will share tips and techniques to create succulent gardens of all shapes and sizes for inside and out. Discover her favorite succulents (and cactus) for pots and how to plant and care for them. In this 90-minute virtual class, Marylee will also discuss colorizing your garden to fit in a desert landscape or add high-color focal points.
Members: $29
Non-members: $36

Garden Rooms: Transforming Spaces with Container Gardens
Thursday, February 6, 2025, 1:00 – 2:30 pm AZ
Unleash the hidden potential of your outdoor sanctuary as we delve into the art of creating garden rooms using pots and majestic plants. In this one-of-a-kind class, join Marylee Pangman, our Desert Potted Garden Expert, as she delves into the realm of large trees, shrubs, and resilient plants that thrive in our challenging desert climate – in pots.
Members: $29
Non-members: $36

Easy Care Designs for your Summer Desert Pots
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 1:00 - 2:30 PM AZ
It’s never too early to plan your summer pots and our instructor, Marylee Pangman wants to make it easy for you. Learn what potted plants and flowers will do best in full sun and require the least amount of care while lasting the full summer season. Whether you're new to the desert or an experienced gardener tired of summer plant casualties, Marylee brings three decades of wisdom on creating a garden you can delight in from the comfort of your home.
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!

Get Marylee's Best Self-Study Classes for one low price! Save!!
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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