These Tucson organizations can help local gardeners

Some of these organizations have regular email newsletters which contain lots of helpful information, tell readers about local gardening classes and events, and provide a community for plant lovers.

In addition to subscribing to the Tucson Garden Guide, here are some other email newsletters you may find useful.

This newsletter lets you know all about the many helpful classes run by the Master Gardeners. Some are in person at your local library while some are available on Zoom. You also find out about other special events, activities and plant sales. I highly recommend subscribing to this newsletter.

This monthly newsletter not only lets you know what’s going on in your community around water conservation, it also has great tips about irrigation and how homeowners can save water. Check out their website, too.

Mission Garden has been around since 2008, and it pays homage to the centuries of agriculture in our region. The newsletter informs readers of events at the garden, which focus on teaching Tucsonans about their agricultural heritage. There is bird-watching, crop tasting and lots of other educational opportunities for gardeners. Mission Garden is also well-worth a visit.

This newsletter includes the events, exhibits and classes at Tucson Botanical Gardens. It’s a great way to stay connected with the gardening community. Regular visitors and class attendees will benefit from a yearly membership, which gives you discounts on classes and free daily admission, among other benefits.

This newsletter contains helpful tips on food gardening along with events in the Community Gardens and news from the organization. They usually feature a particular plant. Also check out their planting guide.

This newsletter sends out dates of volunteer community tree plantings in Tucson along with other helpful tips. The organization also sells trees at a discount. The tree planting volunteer events are a great way to get plugged into your local tree-loving community.

If you’re interested in science-based talks on a variety of natural subjects, this is a great newsletter. Talks are given by scientists and include topics such as desert ecology, agriculture in the desert, local climate and ancient crops.