Yavapai County Master Gardeners

Yavapai County Master Gardeners Master Gardeners are a trusted source for science-based horticultural news, information and events in Yavapai County.

Yavapai County Master Gardeners provide science-based education and outreach related to horticulture and garden pests. Master Gardeners provide information on such things as plant identification, planting and watering guidelines, plant diseases, insect identification and control, and soil preparation. (Disclaimer: All responses are given to the best of our knowledge and the science available to us at the time.)

Turn Your Kitchen Scraps Into Garden Gold! Curious about vermiculture and how worms can help create healthier soil and t...
09/19/2026

Turn Your Kitchen Scraps Into Garden Gold!

Curious about vermiculture and how worms can help create healthier soil and thriving gardens? Join the Yavapai County Master Gardeners and University of Arizona Cooperative Extension for Vermiculture in the Central Highlands.

Learn how Red Wigglers and European Nightcrawlers can transform kitchen scraps into valuable nutrients for your garden.

You’ll learn:
🌿 The basics of vermiculture, vermicomposting, and worm species
🪱 How to create and maintain a healthy worm system
💧 How to manage temperature and moisture extremes
🌱 Ways to use worms in garden soil and raised beds
♻️ How to collect and use nutrient-rich worm castings

Choose from two dates:

📍 Paulden Public Library
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 1:00 PM

📍 Chino Valley Public Library
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 1:00 PM

No registration is required! Just come ready to learn how these hardworking little garden helpers can turn everyday scraps into something your soil will love.

QUESTIONS? CONTACT— [email protected] For more information: www.extension.arizona.edu/yavapai

THE SEDONA–VOC GARDEN TOUR IS TOMORROW! The wait is almost over! Fall Splendor is happening tomorrow, Saturday, Septembe...
09/18/2026

THE SEDONA–VOC GARDEN TOUR IS TOMORROW!

The wait is almost over! Fall Splendor is happening tomorrow, Saturday, September 19, and we’re excited to welcome everyone who purchased tickets for a beautiful day exploring some of Sedona and the Village of Oak Creek’s inspiring gardens.

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 7:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
☀️🌧️ Rain or Shine
🌿 Self-Guided Tour

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR TICKET HOLDERS

📧 Watch your email today!
Garden maps and addresses will be emailed Friday, September 18 to the email address used when purchasing your tickets. The email will come from [email protected].

✓ You may begin at any of the gardens and visit them in the order that works best for you.

✓ All gardens will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

✓ There will be a welcome table at each private garden for check-in. You only need to provide your name, but you’re welcome to have your email confirmation available on your phone or printed.

✓ No check-in is required at the Community Garden.

Please note that ticket sales closed September 16, so tickets will not be available tomorrow.

We hope you have a wonderful time discovering beautiful gardens, gathering new ideas, and enjoying Fall Splendor in Sedona and the Village of Oak Creek!

See you tomorrow! 🌻🌿

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO BUY TICKETS! Don’t miss your chance to experience the Sedona–VOC Garden Tour: Fall Splendor! Sp...
09/16/2026

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO BUY TICKETS!

Don’t miss your chance to experience the Sedona–VOC Garden Tour: Fall Splendor! Spend the day exploring five unique and inspiring gardens throughout Sedona and the Village of Oak Creek while gathering ideas you can bring home to your own garden.

✓ Suburban Garden Chic
✓ Garden Rooms & Fairy Garden
✓ Pollinator Garden & Bird Sanctuary
✓ Water-Wise Gardening & Vermicomposting
✓ Sedona Village Rotary Community Garden

Saturday, September 19, 2026
7:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Rain or Shine | Self-Guided Tour
Tickets: $20 per person | Online only

PLUS — enjoy three FREE garden lectures with Yavapai County Master Gardener Karen Kumar:

🌿 9 a.m. — Fall and Winter Gardening
🌿 11 a.m. — 10 Steps to a Successful Vegetable Garden
🌿 1 p.m. — Bugs and Birds

⏰ Ticket sales end TODAY, September 16! Don’t wait—get your tickets and join us for a beautiful day of gardens, learning and inspiration.

Get your tickets here https://extension.arizona.edu/yavapai-county-garden-tours.

Only TWO more days to get your tickets!Don’t miss the Sedona–VOC Garden Tour: Fall Splendor on Saturday, September 19! S...
09/15/2026

Only TWO more days to get your tickets!

Don’t miss the Sedona–VOC Garden Tour: Fall Splendor on Saturday, September 19! Spend the day exploring five unique gardens throughout Sedona and the Village of Oak Creek, each filled with inspiration, creativity, and ideas you can bring home to your own garden.

🌱 What you’ll see:
• Suburban Garden Chic
• Garden Rooms & Fairy Garden
• Pollinator Garden & Bird Sanctuary
• Water-Wise Gardening & Vermicomposting
• Sedona Village Rotary Community Garden

And there’s even more to enjoy! Yavapai County Master Gardener Karen Kumar will present three FREE 30-minute garden lectures:

🍂 9 a.m. – Fall & Winter Gardening
🥕 11 a.m. – 10 Steps to a Successful Vegetable Garden
🐦 1 p.m. – Bugs & Birds

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 7:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
🌦️ Rain or Shine | Self-Guided Tour
🎟️ Tickets: $20 per person | Online only https://extension.arizona.edu/yavapai-county-garden-tours
⚠️ Last day to purchase tickets: Wednesday, September 16!

Presented by the Master Gardener Association in collaboration with the University of Arizona Yavapai County Cooperative Extension.

Come explore, learn, and be inspired by some of our community’s beautiful gardens. 🌻

Have you missed a Plant Propagation session? Don’t worry—there are three more opportunities to join us!Discover how easy...
09/14/2026

Have you missed a Plant Propagation session? Don’t worry—there are three more opportunities to join us!

Discover how easy and rewarding it can be to turn the plants you already love into new ones. During this informative Plant Propagation Learning Series, you’ll learn practical techniques you can use at home to multiply your plants and help them thrive.

We’ll cover four common propagation methods:
🌱 Seeds
✂️ Stem Cuttings
🪴 Division
🌿 Layering

You’ll learn how propagation works, which plants are good candidates, the general steps for success, and helpful tips specifically for gardening in Arizona’s unique climate.

📅 Three sessions remain—choose the one that works best for you:

🌿 Chino Valley Public Library
September 15, 2026 | 1:00–2:00 PM

🌿 Clark Memorial Public Library
September 15, 2026 | 1:00–2:00 PM

🌿 Prescott Valley Public Library
September 24, 2026 | 5:30–6:45 PM

Whether you have a house full of plants or are just beginning your gardening journey, this is a great opportunity to build your skills and learn how to grow more plants from the ones you already love.

Bring your questions—and invite a gardening friend to join you! 🌱

For more information, contact [email protected] or visit https://extension.arizona.edu/local-offices/yavapai-county/calendar

Don’t miss the Sedona–VOC Garden Tour: Fall Splendor! There are only a few days left to get your tickets! Ticket sales e...
09/13/2026

Don’t miss the Sedona–VOC Garden Tour: Fall Splendor!

There are only a few days left to get your tickets! Ticket sales end Wednesday, September 16, so now is the time to reserve your spot for a beautiful day of gardens, inspiration, and learning in Sedona and the Village of Oak Creek.

As a special feature of the tour, Certified Yavapai County Master Gardener Karen Kumar will present three educational garden lectures, approximately 30 minutes each. Attend one or enjoy all three!

🌱 9 a.m. — Fall & Winter Gardening
Learn what to plant during the cool season and how to prepare and protect your garden.

🥕 11 a.m. — 10 Steps to a Successful Vegetable Garden
Pick up practical tips to help you grow a healthy, productive vegetable garden.

🐦 1 p.m. — Bugs & Birds
Discover the fascinating connection between insects and birds and the important roles they play in a healthy garden ecosystem.

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 7:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
🌦️ Rain or Shine | Self-Guided Tour
🎟️Tickets: $20 per person | Online only https://extension.arizona.edu/yavapai-county-garden-tours
⚠️ Last day to purchase tickets: Wednesday, September 16!

Explore five inspiring gardens, enjoy the beauty of fall in the Verde Valley, and take home ideas you can use in your own garden.

🍁 You don’t want to miss this tour—get your tickets before sales close Wednesday!

Only 9 days until the Sedona–VOC Garden Tour: Fall Splendor! Don’t wait too long—the last day to purchase tickets is Sep...
09/11/2026

Only 9 days until the Sedona–VOC Garden Tour: Fall Splendor! Don’t wait too long—the last day to purchase tickets is September 16!

Spend the day exploring five beautiful and inspiring gardens throughout Sedona and the Village of Oak Creek, each offering its own ideas, features, and inspiration for gardening in our unique Arizona landscape.

🌱 Garden Spotlight #5: The Sedona Village Rotary Community Garden

Established in 2020 at Big Park Community School, this special garden is a wonderful example of what can happen when a community comes together. Built and supported by Rotarians, volunteers, and Master Gardeners, the garden features 23 raised beds available for annual community adoption, along with dedicated plots that help provide fresh produce to local food banks.

The garden also supports a thriving pollinator habitat for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds while demonstrating sustainable desert gardening practices. Even more impressive, the garden produces more than 1,000 pounds of fresh vegetables each year for local food banks, helping provide nutritious food to Verde Valley neighbors in need.

🍂 Sedona–VOC Garden Tour: Fall Splendor
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 7:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
☀️ Rain or Shine | Self-Guided Tour
🎟️ Tickets: $20 per person | Online only
🚨 HURRY! Tickets are only available through September 16!

Purchase Garden Tour Tickets https://extension.arizona.edu/yavapai-county-garden-tours

Come discover beautiful gardens, sustainable gardening ideas, educational features, and plenty of inspiration. Only 9 days to go—get your tickets before sales close!

Presented by Yavapai County Master Gardeners and The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Yavapai County.

Only One Week Left to Purchase Your Tickets!The Master Gardener Association, in collaboration with the University of Ari...
09/09/2026

Only One Week Left to Purchase Your Tickets!

The Master Gardener Association, in collaboration with the University of Arizona Yavapai County Cooperative Extension, invites you to experience the Sedona–VOC Garden Tour: Fall Splendor!

Spend the day exploring five distinctive gardens throughout the Sedona–Village of Oak Creek area. Discover beautiful landscapes, creative gardening techniques, water-wise ideas, pollinator-friendly spaces, and plenty of inspiration to take home to your own garden.

Sedona–VOC Garden Tour: Fall Splendor
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 7:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
☀️ Rain or Shine | Self-Guided Tour
🎟️ Tickets: $20 per person | Online only
⚠️ Last day to purchase tickets: September 16

Five Featured Gardens

🌿 Suburban Garden Chic
🌿 Garden Rooms & Fairy Garden
🌿 Pollinator Garden & Bird Sanctuary
🌿 Water-Wise Gardening & Vermicomposting
🌿 Sedona Village Rotary Community Garden

The day also features three FREE garden lectures with Karen Kumar:

9 a.m. — Fall & Winter Gardening
11 a.m. — 10 Steps to a Successful Vegetable Garden
1 p.m. — Bugs & Birds

Come tour beautiful local gardens, learn from an expert, and gather fresh ideas for creating a thriving landscape of your own.

Don't miss out—ticket sales end September 16! Buy tickets at https://extension.arizona.edu/yavapai-county-garden-tours

Arizona W**e Grape Growers Workshop with Michael PierceJoin fellow Arizona w**e grape growers for a practical workshop f...
09/07/2026

Arizona W**e Grape Growers Workshop with Michael Pierce

Join fellow Arizona w**e grape growers for a practical workshop focused on water management, seasonal climate conditions, and the 2026 growing season.

📅 Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 9 a.m.–Noon
📍 Yavapai College Verde Valley Campus – Center for Learning and Innovation
Free to attend

Workshop topics include:

• Smarter crop water management using soil sensors and satellite observations
• A review of 2026 climate conditions
• Key observations and lessons from the 2026 growing season

This workshop is an opportunity to gain practical information, share experiences, and connect with other w**e grape growers across Arizona.

The same workshop will be offered at two locations.

**eGrapes

The Sedona–VOC Garden Tour: Fall Splendor is only TWO WEEKS AWAY! While you’re enjoying the tour, don’t miss the 2nd of ...
09/05/2026

The Sedona–VOC Garden Tour: Fall Splendor is only TWO WEEKS AWAY!

While you’re enjoying the tour, don’t miss the 2nd of 3 FREE garden lectures presented by Certified Yavapai County Master Gardener Karen Kumar.

🥕 11 a.m. – 10 Steps to a Successful Vegetable Garden
Whether you’re starting with a few plants or tending an established garden, learn practical tips to help you get your vegetable garden started successfully and keep it growing strong.

Can’t make the 11 a.m. lecture? You have two more opportunities to learn!

🍂 9 a.m. – Fall & Winter Gardening
Yes, you can grow vegetables during fall and winter in the Verde Valley! Learn what to plant during the cool season, how to prepare your garden, and ways to protect your plants and soil from the elements.

🐦 1 p.m. – Bugs & Birds
Discover the fascinating relationship between insects and birds. Learn how bugs provide an important food source for birds and how birds help our gardens through natural pest control and pollination.

Each lecture is approximately 30 minutes, so attend one—or make a day of it and enjoy all three!

🌸 Sedona–VOC Garden Tour: Fall Splendor
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 7:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Tickets: $20 per person | Online only https://extension.arizona.edu/yavapai-county-garden-tours

Tickets available through September 16

Beautiful gardens + free gardening education = a perfect day in the Verde Valley!

Address

840 Rodeo Drive, Bldg C
Prescott, AZ
86305

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm

Telephone

(928) 445-6590

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