Growing Citrus at High Elevation
The University of Arizona, Cooperative Extension, Pinal County Southeast Master Gardeners are pleased to invite you to our Community Education Presentation on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at 1 p.m., in the SaddleBrooke Ranch Sol Ballroom, 31143 S. Amenity Dr., Oracle, AZ 85623. Join us for a presentation “Growing Citrus at High Elevation.”
Do you love your citrus trees, but are struggling to keep them alive and healthy in your garden? Dr. Glenn Wright, a specialist in all things citrus, will return to provide practical science-driven information. Growing citrus at higher elevations in Arizona presents certain challenges and will be our topic this month. He will answer all your questions on cold temperature tolerance, optimal planting locations, how and when to fertilize, proper irrigation, and best pruning practices. Insect and disease control will be covered as well. Bring your questions! We hope to see you there!
For more information, please visit us at: extension.arizona.edu/southeast-pinal-county-master-gardener.
Rose Dude’s Guide to Growing Roses in Torrid Tucson
The University of Arizona, Cooperative Extension, Pinal County Southeast Master Gardeners are pleased to invite you to our Community Education Presentation on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 1 p.m., in the SaddleBrooke Ranch Sol Ballroom, 31143 S. Amenity Dr., Oracle AZ 85623. Join us for a presentation “The Rosedude’s Guide to Growing Roses in Torrid Tucson.”
Interested in growing roses? Not sure about their care? Do you wonder what roses are best for our region? Terry Swartz, a native Tucsonan and expert from the Tucson Rose Society will be joining us to discuss everything roses. His presentation will include a brief history of roses along with information about pruning, fertilizing, and general care for roses in the desert southwest. A recommended rose list and monthly care tips will be available. Bring your questions! We hope you can make it.
Terry became a member of the Rose Society of Tucson in 1995 and a member of the American Rose Society soon afterward. He is currently a Consulting Rosarian, a Rose Horticulture Judge, and a Rose Arrangement Judge.
For more information, please visit us at extension.arizona.edu/southeast-pinal-county-master-gardener.