Medicinal Gardening for Our Tucson Climate Class with Kathleen Opeka

Class Title: Medicinal Gardening for Our Tucson Climate
Date/Time: Saturday, October 18th @ 11:00 AM
Location: The Worm Hole – 2002 E 14th St
Instructor: Kathleen Opeka

Class Description
Discover how to grow your own medicinal plants right here in Southern Arizona! In this class, local garden educator and permaculture designer Kathleen Opeka will guide you through the essentials of cultivating a healing garden in the desert climate.

You’ll learn:

• Which medicinal plants thrive in Tucson’s unique environment

• How to prepare and care for your soil

• Planting and watering strategies for success

• Tips on harvesting and using your medicinal plants safely

Whether you’re brand new to herbal gardening or looking to deepen your knowledge, this class offers a practical introduction to growing a medicine garden that supports health and wellness in the desert.

About the Instructor:
Kathleen Opeka is the founder of Desert Primrose Gardens, a Tucson-based Garden educator and permaculture designer. With a background in environmental studies and wilderness education, she brings decades of hands-on gardening experience from the Colorado Plateau to the Sonoran Desert. Kathleen’s passion lies in connecting people to plants, community, and place.
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