Bonnie Nowicki, Quail Creek resident Have you wanted to learn more about our tropical desert here in southern Arizona? Perhaps you even wished you could become a Master Gardener. These opportunities are right here locally. I am one of fourteen graduates of the Pima County Master Gardeners class of 2018. The ten-week class sessions were…
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Generals, December 2018
Cactus and succulents gardening lecture set for January 14
Green Valley Gardeners will have a lecture by Mark Sitter, owner of B&B Cactus Farm on Monday, January 14, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom. He will be speaking about cactus and succulents. The Green Valley Gardeners welcome Mark Sitter, popular expert on cactus and succulents grown in our region, to…
Generals, January 2018
Cactus and Succulent Bootcamp 101 – January 22
Green Valley Gardeners will meet Monday, January 22, 2018, in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom. This month’s lecture, Cactus and Succulent Bootcamp 101, will begin at 9:30 a.m. presented by Guest Speaker Mark Sitter, owner of B&B Cactus Farm. The Green Valley Gardeners will feature Mark Sitter, popular expert on cactus and succulents that…
Generals, December 2017
Green Valley Gardeners to host lecture January 22 at QC
Green Valley Gardeners Lecture begins at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, January 22, 2018, in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom. Guest speaker will be Mark Sitter, owner of B&B Cactus Farm. Popular speaker Mark Sitter, will share his vast knowledge of all things cactus-related as he makes his fifth visit to Quail Creek. Mark Sitter…
Generals, January 2017
Green Valley Gardeners – Caring for Cactus and Succulents
Monday, January 23, 2017; lecture begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom. Guest Speaker: Mark Sitter, owner of B&B Cactus Farm Subject: Caring for Cactus and Succulents 101 Popular speaker Mark Sitter, owner of B&B Cactus Farm, will share his vast knowledge of all things cactus-related as he makes his fourth visit…
Clubs & Classes, January 2017
Speakers from local community groups to speak January 21
Cindy Mayron Mary Jane Goodrick, Executive Director of Community Food Bank of Green Valley/Amado, Joyce Finkelstein, Program Manager for the Green Valley/Sahuarita Volunteer Clearinghouse and Mary Kidnocker, Arid Garden Coordinator with Green Valley Gardeners will be the guest speakers at the Democratic Club of Quail Creek meeting on Saturday, January 21, 3:00 p.m. at the…
Sports, November 2016
Conservation Corner
Water in our lives, part II Pauline Lee Fresh water is not always available and plentiful where we need it. The availability of fresh water varies from location to location and from time to time, depending on geography and climate conditions. Worldwide average usage of fresh water is 70 percent in agriculture, 20 percent in…
Generals, May 2016
Gardening with an enchanted twist
While the stress-relieving capabilities and health benefits of gardening are well known, a twist on this timeless hobby offers a way to add charm and a whimsical feel to your home and garden. Creating an enchanted fairy garden can boost imagination and offer a family-friendly way to hone your green thumb. These miniature landscapes, often…
June 2015
How sweet are they?
Ron and Vicki Sullivan In November 2014 Quail Creek community gardeners and friends planted over 1,440 Texas Sweet onion bulbs in anticipation of reaping a 2015 bumper crop. Proceeds from the fundraising project will be used to support Green Valley Gardeners club projects. On May 15, 2015, more than 1400 golf ball, baseball and softball…
May 2015
It’s coming – get your garden ready for monsoon
Desert gardening can often be a bit of a challenge. At the May 18 meeting of The Women of Quail Creek, presenter Eric Clark will impart tips and advice on how best to prepare gardens for the upcoming storms of the monsoon. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the ballroom. Eric is…