Hotter summers and record-breaking temperatures are taking a toll on desert landscapes. In this class, horticulturist and author Noelle Johnson (“AZ Plant Lady”) shares practical strategies for creating a heat-resilient garden. Learn how to identify signs of heat stress, simple strategies to reduce reflected heat around your home, and discover her top picks for “heat-proof” plants that thrive in extreme desert conditions.

Instructor - Noelle Johnson

Noelle Johnson is a horticulturist, landscape consultant, and garden writer.  Popularly known as ‘AZ Plant Lady’, she has been inspiring and teaching people to create, grow, and maintain beautiful gardens that thrive in a hot, dry climate. She is the author of the popular blog, ‘Ramblings From a Desert Garden’ where she has been imparting essential gardening advice for over 10 years.

She is the creator of the popular online course, ‘Desert Gardening 101’ and is passionate about taking the mystery out of gardening in the desert in simple steps. Noelle has written for Water Use It Wisely, Birds & Blooms Magazine, Houzz, and The Home Depot.

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.