All events are free or included in the cost of admission unless otherwise noted.
Today
Japanese Flower Arranging Classes: Ikebana — Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson, 2130 N. Alvernon Way. Learn the traditional art of arranging flowers Japanese-style. Registration required yume.gardens@gmail.com. 10 a.m.-noon. Jan. 22; 6-8 p.m. Jan. 24. $25. 272-3200.
Is it A Cactus or A...sparagus — Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. A short walk to learn the difference between the two families of desert plants. 3-3:30 p.m. Jan. 22. 733-5153.
Monday
Tomatoes for the Desert — Himmel Park Public Library, 1035 N. Treat Ave. Learn how to have a successful garden. Ages 12 and up. 5-6:30 p.m. Jan. 23. 594-5305.
Saturday
How to Build A Raised Bed — Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N. Campbell Ave. Details covering design and material considerations, building healthy soil, watering and planting. Ages 12 and up. Call for reservations 626-5161. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Jan. 28. $10.
Tomatoes for the Desert — Murphy-Wilmot Public Library, 530 N. Wilmot Road. Learn how to have a successful garden. Ages 12 and up. 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 28. 594-5620.
Sowing Seeds for Spring Veggies — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. A crash course of desert veggie gardening practices and a head start to planning a spring veggie garden. 1-3 p.m. Jan. 28. $30. 326-9686, Ext. 18.
