The University of Arizona, Cooperative Extension, Pinal County Southeast Master Gardeners are pleased to invite you to our Community Education Presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 1 p.m. in the SaddleBrooke Ranch Sol Ballroom, 31143 S. Amenity Dr., Oracle, AZ 85623. Join us for a presentation on “The Evolving Gardener: Staying Active and Inspired.” The…
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September 2025, Generals
UA Cooperative Extension: Master Gardener – September 2025

Cool Cacti and Succulents for Hot Gardens The University of Arizona, Cooperative Extension, Pinal County Southeast Master Gardeners are pleased to invite you to our Community Education Presentation on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 1 p.m. in the SaddleBrooke Ranch Sol Ballroom, 31143 S. Amenity Dr., Oracle, AZ 85623. Join us for a presentation on “Cool…
Generals, February 2025
UA Master Gardener – February 2025
Learn How to Become a Master Gardener! Are you a plant lover? Do you like plants and want to learn more about all the fascinating varieties here in the Sonoran desert? Would you like to turn your “brown thumb” green? Want to meet new people, help others with their plant challenges, and make a difference…
December 2024, Generals
Unique and Uncommon Cactus and Succulents for Cold Climates
Your Southeast Pinal County Master Gardeners are pleased to invite you to our Community Education Presentation on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 1 p.m. at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Sol Ballroom. Join us as we welcome back Mark Sitter from B & B Cactus Farm for this free presentation: “Unique and Uncommon Cactus and Succulents for Cold…
October 2024, Generals
Winterizing Your Sonoran Garden
Your Southeast Pinal County Master Gardeners are pleased to invite you to attend our Community Education Presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. at SaddleBrooke Ranch Sol Ballroom, 31143 S. Amenity Dr., Oracle, AZ 85623. Join us for this free presentation on “Winterizing Your Sonoran Garden.” Wondering how to protect your garden from those…
Generals, September 2024
Master Gardener – September 2024
Gardening for Butterflies: The Importance of Monarch Waystations Please join the Southeast Pinal County Master Gardeners on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 1 p.m. for the presentation “Gardening for Butterflies: The Importance of Monarch Waystations.” It will be held in the SaddleBrooke Ranch Sol Ballroom. Known for its bright orange colors and its incredible annual migration,…
August 2024, Generals
Gardening for Butterflies: The Importance of Monarch Waystations
Your Southeast Pinal County Master Gardeners are pleased to invite you to attend our Community Education Presentation on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 1 p.m. at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Sol Ballroom. Join us for this free presentation on “Gardening for Butterflies: The Importance of Monarch Waystations.” Known for its bright orange colors and its incredible annual…
August 2024, Generals
Learn How to Become a Master Gardener!
Have you ever wanted to learn about gardening and our desert landscapes, meet new people and make a difference in your community? Well, the Southeast Pinal County Master Gardener program may be just what you are looking for. Join the Master Gardeners at their Fall Open House on Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 3:30 to 5:30…
July 2024, Features
A Lovely Garden Party
June 2024, Generals
Heat Proofing Your Garden

Bob Allen, SE Pinal County Master Gardener When Deborah North returned to Arizona from the very green Northwest in 2003, she quickly learned that to enjoy gardening in Tucson required significant retraining. She entered the Pima Master Gardener program in 2004 through the University of Arizona and never looked back! On April 10 Deborah shared…