By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
Looking for something to do? Visit the Desert Botanical Garden. They have an open house on Sunday, August 18. You are invited to spend Sunday morning at the Garden to learn more about the program and tap into the Garden’s expertise! One of our expert instructors will teach a preview of the design class and you will enjoy a special tour led by our Plant Collections Manager.
Receive in-depth training in landscaping with desert-adapted plants by signing up for Desert Landscape School. Spend one morning a week with the horticulture staff at the Desert Botanical Garden.
Since 1997, the Desert Landscape School has trained people with a wide variety of backgrounds, aptitudes, previous knowledge and goals. Among the School’s special features are:
- Access to the Garden’s extensive collection of desert plants
- Hands-on based training in horticultural techniques, with a focus on skill development through actual projects like the unique capstone project
- Knowledgeable staff instructors
- Open to all – no prior experience required, just the physical ability and desire to do landscaping work
