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Calendar of Events continuedFebruary 20051/29 Master Gardener NorthWest Valley Citrus Clinic8:30 am – 12:00 noon CitrusAgricultural Center, Waddell, AZ,Maricopa County. Topics: citruspests, disease, fertilization,irrigation, pruning, tasting andmore. Tickets 5 advance sale, 8at gate. Contact: Sam Pryfogle atRavensdad@cox.net,(623) 907-82501/29 Artistic Pruning of DesertTrees 9:00 am-12:00 noon Haveyou seen some of the pruningdone to our desert trees? ScottMcMahon, tree horticulturist andcertified arborist will teach anddemonstrate the correct pruningtechniques that will enhance theappearance and health of yourdesert trees. Limit 30.Desert Botanical GardensWorkshop #WI04-504Requires Advance RegistrationMembers: 36 /Non-Members: 60(480) 941-1225 www.dbg.orgGarden Tours Daily beginning2/1 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Walkthrough the Garden at your ownpace and visit docents on thetrails and at designated“Sensation Stations” to learnabout the secrets and wonders ofour Sonoran desert. Hands-ondemonstrations byknowledgeable volunteers willreveal the remarkable adaptationsof plants, animals, and peopleliving in the desert. DesertBotanical Gardens (480) 941-1225www.dbg.org2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26 1 pm Joindocent “Cactus Jack” and walk“back through time” when desertdwellers had to live off the landutilizing native plants for food,tools, and building materials. Thetour concludes with samplingsome of the desert’s delectablefoods Desert Botanical Gardens(480) 941-1225 www.dbg.org1/29 Agaves for ArizonaGardens 9:00 am – 12:00 noonDesert Botanical Gardens, inpartnership with City of PhoenixWater Conservation Office(602) 261-8367Workshop #WI04-30Requires Advance Registration 10 (480) 941-1225 www.dbg.org1/30 Drip Irrigation1:00 – 4:00 pm ExperiencedMaster Gardener and DBG’s own“Cactus Jack” Blake will give anintroduction to drip irrigation. Hewill cover basic facts of botany,soils, and prepare you to installlow water use, efficient dripsystems for your desertlandscapes. He will introducedrip irrigation equipment and getyou started on your new system.Limit 30. Desert BotanicalGardensWorkshop #WI04-505Requires Advance RegistrationMembers: 36 / Non-Members: 60 (480) 941-1225 www.dbg.orgPage 5 January/February 20052/12 Project WET – TeacherTraining Workshop8:00 am - 4:30 pm Project WET(Water Education for Teachers) isall about WATER and the waysyou can teach related concepts inthe classroom. You will learn andtake part in activities thatemphasize water conservation.All participants receive the ProjectWET textbook and activity guide,along with other great take-awaymaterials. Teachers will receive acertificate for 8 hours ofcontinuing education uponcompletion. Limit 25. DesertBotanical Gardens Workshop#WI04-40Requires Advance RegistrationMembers: 8 /Non-Members: 10(480) 941-1225 www.dbg.org2/16 Landscape Plants of BajaCalifornia 6:30 pm - 8:30 pmDesert Botanical Gardens inpartnership with City of PhoenixWater Conservation Office (602)261-8367 Workshop #WI04-46Requires Advance Registration 10 (480) 941-1225 www.dbg.org2/19 Rose Gardening for Spring1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Desert GardenInstitute workshop taught byMaster Gardener, MarylouCoffman. Learn how to choose,plant and care for your roses.Price: 20. Registration required.Location: 4341 E. Broadway Road,Phoenix, AZ 85040, MaricopaCounty. Contact: Ainsley LaCourat dmauldin@cals.arizona.edu,(602) 470-8086.2/9 Attracting Butterflies andHummingbirds to DesertGardens 6:30 pm - 8:30 pmDesert Botanical Gardens, inpartnership with City of PhoenixWater Conservation Office(602) 261-8367 Workshop #WI0436 Requires Advance Registration 10 (480) 941-1225 www.dbg.orgMaster Gardener JournalUniversity of Arizona Cooperative Extension Maricopa County

Calendar of Events continued2/23 Color Your World –Landscaping for Color6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Does yourlandscape need a makeover?Perhaps just a tune up? This classwill show you how to havefabulous color in your landscapeyear-round. Learn what to plantfor an extended blooming seasonwith plants that thrive here in thevalley. You will learn moneysaving tips that will result inspectacular color in yourlandscape. Price: Free.Registration required. Restriction:None. Location: SoutheastRegional Library in Gilbert, AZ onthe southeast corner of Greenfieldand Guadalupe Roads, MaricopaCounty. Subject: LandscapePlants. Contact: Lisa Hemphill atlisahem@ci.gilbert.az.us,(480) 503-6098. Website:http://www.ci.gilbert.az.us/water2/28 Decorating with Butterflies6:00 - 8:30 pm What could bemore enchanting than butterfliesfluttering through your garden?Discover the best plants for yourlandscape to attract exquisiteadult butterflies, as well as thosethat allow them to complete theirlife cycle. DBG horticulturist, KirtiMathura, will give you tips onspecific plants and overall habitatssuitable for decorating yourgarden with butterflies. Limit 30.Desert Botanical Gardens,Workshop #WI04-508 RequiresAdvance Registration Members: 30 / Non-Members: 38(480) 941-1225 www.dbg.org2/24 Pests that Bug You6:00 – 9:00 pm Our yards are fullof interesting creatures, somegood and some bad. Learn howto identify common insects thatbother our desert landscapeplants. “Cactus Jack” Blake,Master Gardener, will discussways to help you control thesepests. Limit 30. Desert BotanicalGardens, Workshop #WI04-507Requires Advance RegistrationMembers: 36 /Non-Member:s 45(480) 941-1225 www.dbg.org2/26 Aloes for Arizona Gardens9:00 am – 12:00 noon DesertBotanical Gardens in partnershipwith City of Phoenix WaterConservation Office (602) 2618367 Workshop #WI04-56Requires Advance Registration 10 (480) 941-1225 www.dbg.orgPage 6 January/February 2005Master Gardener JournalUniversity of Arizona Cooperative Extension Maricopa County

THINGS TO EXPECT & DOFrom the Maricopa County Agriculture Extension web t-tips/t-tips.htmJanuaryTurfß Fertilize winter lawns monthly with ammonium nitrate, potassium nitrate or calcium nitrate. Follow instructionson package as needed to maintain good color (usually once every three weeks).ß Identify and correct problems with winter lawns quickly. Check our web site for more html/t-tips/cultural/wntr-lwn.htmVegetablesß Prepare garden soil for spring planting.ß Plant Seeds: Beets, bok choy, carrots, chard, collardgreens, lettuce (head and leaf), leek, mustard, greenonions, peas, potatoes, radishes, rutabagas, spinach andturnips.ß Plant Transplants: Artichokes (globe and Jerusalem),asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, Chinese cabbage,cauliflower, chard, kohlrabi, lettuce (head and leaf).Rosesß Prune roses.ß Transplant bare root roses.Fruit and Nut Treesß Prune deciduous fruit trees and grapes. Attend pruningdemonstrations hosted by Valley rose societies, gardenclubs, nurseries and the Cooperative Extension.ß Transplant bare root deciduous fruit trees. Select varietiesthat require less than 400 hours of chilling.Landscape Plantsß Protect plants from frost damage if the temperature isprojected to drop down to the 20's for more than an hour.ß Prune nonnative deciduous shade trees. Attend pruning demonstrations presented by Valley rose societies, gardenclubs, nurseries and the Cooperative Extension.ß Transplant bare root plants.ß Move living Christmas trees outside to a shaded, cool location until transplanted into permanent location.ß Water at least once a month, unless rains provide adequate moisture.ß Control weeds while they are young, tender, and their roots are manageable, or before they sprout. Be sure toremove before they set seed. Remove London Rocket and other weeds in the mustard family now to prevent largepopulations of False Chinch bugs in April.ß Winter watering schedules should be adjusted to about 1/3 of the summer frequency for deciduous and dormantplants, but water deeply each time. Winter lawns and growing flowers may require once to twice per weekwatering depending on the weather.HerbsPlant borage, catnip, chamomile, chives, cilantro/coriander, dill, fennel, feverfew, garlic chives, horehound, lavender,parsley, rosemary and thyme.Don't List . . .ß DO NOT prune frost sensitive plants, especially if they have been damaged by frost.ß DO NOT over water or over fertilize winter lawns as this will encourage rapid succulent growth that is vulnerableto fungal diseases.ß DO NOT water turf at night when the temperatures are coolest as this fosters the growth of fungal diseases.Continued on next page.

THINGS TO EXPECT & DOFrom the Maricopa County Agriculture Extension web t-tips/t-tips.htmFebruaryTurfß Winter lawns may require once to twice per week watering,depending on the weather.ß Fertilize winter lawns monthly with ammonium nitrate,potassium nitrate or calcium nitrate.ß Identify and correct problems with winter lawns quickly.Check our web site for more html/ttips/cultural/wntr-lwn.htmVegetablesß Prepare garden soil for spring planting.ß Plant Seeds: Beets, bok choy, carrots, chard, collard greens,corn, cucumbers, leaf lettuce, melons (cantaloupe,muskmelon, watermelon), mustard, green onions, peas,potatoes, radishes, spinach, summer squash, sunflowers and turnips.ß Plant Transplants: Artichokes (globe and Jerusalem), asparagus, chard, kohlrabi, lettuce, onion sets, peppers (bell,jalapeño) and tomatoes.Rosesß Finish pruning roses by the middle of the month.ß Transplant bare root rosesß Begin fertilizing established roses with granular fertilizers about the middle of the month. Remember to water theday before application and the day after.Fruit and Nut Treesß Finish pruning deciduous fruit trees and grapes by the middle of the month.ß Transplant bare root deciduous fruit trees. Select varieties that require less than 400 hours of chilling.ß Fertilize deciduous fruit trees with nitrogen when they leaf out.ß Prune frost sensitive citrus after it begins to leaf out with new spring growth.Landscape Plantsß Protect plants from frost damage if the temperature is projected to drop down to the 20's for more than an hour.ß Finish pruning nonnative deciduous shade trees, and grapes by the middle of the month.ß Transplant bare root plantsß Water at least once a month, unless rains provide adequate moisture.ß Control weeds while they are young, tender, and their roots are manageable, or before they sprout. Be sure toremove before

1/29 Artistic Pruning of Desert Trees 9:00 am-12:00 noon Have you seen some of the pruning done to our desert trees? Scott McMahon, tree horticulturist and certified arborist will teach and demonstrate the correct pruning techniques that will enhance the appearance and health of your desert