Mastering the Art of Watering Summer Container Gardens

95% of container plant failures in the desert are due to improper watering. Marylee walks you through how to hydrate your pots the right way—by hand, with confidence. Learn how to avoid runoff, repair water-repelling soil, and keep your containers moist without wasting water. A must-attend class for anyone who’s struggled to keep plants alive in triple-digit heat.

Marylee’s books, “Getting Potted in the Desert,” and “Riley’s Garden Oasis” are available for purchase in the TBG Gift Shop or shipped to your home by calling Christine at 520-326-9686 ext. 134.

All classes are recorded, and you will receive the video and slides a few days after the class takes place.

Instructor - Marylee Pangman

Marylee Pangman founded The Contained Gardener in 1998 as a niche business in the desert community of Tucson, Arizona.  

Since then, Marylee has been compelled to share all that she has learned about container gardening over 3 decades of blistering summers and record breaking winters. Marylee sees container gardening as a way to have an oasis garden while conserving water as the demands of pots are far less than heavily planted areas and beds. You can find Marylee’s books, Getting Potted in the Desert, and Riley’s Garden Oasis at the Garden Gift Shop. These two books are excellent resources for creating and caring for potted gardens, advice on container selection, plant lists and much more. https://thepotteddesert.com

Refund & Cancellation Policy

No refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration, garden closure, or inclement weather, in which case, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements.