Tucson Weekly: Gardening (July 12

GARDENING

ETHNOBOTANY WORKSHOP. Tucson Botanical Gardens. 2150 N. Alvernon Way. 326-9686, ext. 23. Instructor Ingrid Fingal dyes wool and cotton samples using traditional Southwest dye plants and environmentally friendly procedures. Fingal discusses the history of natural dying, sources for dyes and equipment, and inspiration for creating finished products with naturally dyed fibers July 21 from 10 a.m. to noon. Wear old clothes (staining is possible) and bring rubber gloves. Cost of the workshop is $20 for garden members and $25 for non-members.
GARDENING FOR THE NEWCOMER. Tucson Botanical Gardens. 2150 N. Alvernon Way. 326-9686. Gardening for the Newcomer classes meet from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. the first Thursday and third Saturday of the month. Xeriscape classes meet the second Saturday of the month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Cost is $6, and includes admission; it's $4 for garden members. Regular admission to the gardens is $4 general, $3 for seniors, $1 for children 6 to 11 and free for members and children under 5. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. The garden nursery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays-Sundays. Call 326-9686 for information.
HYDROPONIC GARDENERS. UA Agri-Farm Greenhouse. 2031 E. Roger Road. There is a social event July 14 at noon. Call Bob at 327-8822 or Jo at 751-1005 for information.
LEARN TO GROW ORCHIDS. Tucson Botanical Gardens. 2150 N. Alvernon Way. 326-9686. Join horticulturist/ecologist Mark Dimmitt for an evening devoted to the cultivation of orchids. Dimmitt presents a slide show and live specimens, anddiscusses the orchid family and major groups of the flowers. Admission costs $22 for garden members and $28 for nonmembers. Call for registration and information.
PIO DECIMO ORGANIC COMMUNITY GARDEN. Gardening demonstrations take place every Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m. at 848 S. Seventh Ave. Plots are available for individual gardeners. Call for more information.