Learn to create a thriving oasis in the desert
Ready to get your hands dirty? Whether you’re a budding gardener or ready to grow, master gardening with Garden staff and local experts who have a heart for plants and the Sonoran Desert.
Garden Essential Classes
Class topics may include making compost at home, growing from seeds, landscape design and more.
Garden Signature Classes
Ready to take your skills to the next level, enroll in these Garden staff led-classes.
Class topics may include caring for Adeniums (Desert Roses), creating a butterfly sanctuary, desert propagation and more.
Your Ultimate Desert
Gardening & Landscape Opportunity!
Join the Desert Landscape School
Dig in and become and expert! From seasoned pros to new enthusiast, we have something for everyone. Learn with an instructor onsite or at your own pace online.
Your Ultimate Desert Gardening & Landscape Opportunity!
Join the Desert Landscape School
Dig in and become and expert! From seasoned pros to new enthusiast, we have something for everyone. Learn with an instructor onsite or at your own pace online.
Desert Landscape School Workshop
Join our senior director and director of horticulture in a sampling of activities straight from Desert Landscape School courses. Experience how the School and staff can help you build your landscape skills and knowledge.
October 29, 5-7:30 p.m.
You will learn:
- Plant Diagnostics: Identify and treat plant pests
- Irrigation: Know your pipes and accessories
- Plant Biology: Dissect the ins and outs of plant reproduction
About DLS Courses
Our expertly crafted curriculum is a blend of innovative techniques and practical knowledge.
Short courses are tailored to specific topics, offering skills that can be applied immediately or taken in manageable parts to fit your learning journey. Certificate courses encompass a broader range of subjects, providing a more extended learning journey that culminates in the attainment of a certificate.
Certificate Courses:
Desert Ecology and Plant Biology (in-person only)
Desert Plant Palette (in-person and online)
Desert Landscape Installation (in-person only)
Planting and Maintenance (in-person and online)
Sustainable Desert Landscapes (in-person and online)
Desert Design (in-person only)
Short Courses:
Desert Soils and Water Short Course (online)
Drip Irrigation Short Course (online)
Plant Problems and Diagnosis Short Course (online)
Water Harvesting Short Course (online)
Prices
In-person range from $240- $288 Members | $300-$360 General Public
Online range from $76- $185 Members | $95- $230 General Public
DESERT LANDSCAPE SCHOOL CREDENTIAL
To earn a DLS Credential you must take these six certificate courses:
- Desert Ecology and Plant Biology
- Desert Plant Pallete
- Planting and Maintenance
- Sustainable Desert Landscapes
- Desert Design
- Desert Landscape Installation
Free Landscaping Resources
Create an account to receive exclusive access to complimentary Growing Guides, How-To Videos, and keep up with the latest gardening news and micro classes. Checkout the DLS Hub.
