CMGA General Info

Apple blossoms. Photo by Cynthia Murray.

Welcome to the Coconino County Master Gardeners Association

The Coconino Master Gardener Association began in 2009 to create a corps of well-informed volunteers, and to deliver quality horticultural education programs adapted to our regional high elevation environment. The association provides support for Master Gardener graduates and volunteers as well as continuing education and opportunities to participate in community programs that increase the visibility and participation in the Master Gardener Program.


Monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
1601 N. San Francisco St. in Flagstaff, Arizona.

On this page you will find:
 - How to become a member Membership form
- How to report volunteer and education hours Report your hours
- Upcoming events calendar
- Gardening columns and articles
- Links to other useful websites and resources
- Master Gardener Association documents and forms

Change in Contact Information

Make sure you are receiving the regular emails from Master Gardeners, which are filled with reminders about upcoming events and useful gardening information.Click here to update your contact information!

Event Calendar

Friday, April 22, 2016

Desert Botanical Garden - Special Exhibit through May

On Monday I visited the Desert Botanical Garden night exhibit of Bruce Monroe's light sculptures. It was a beautiful evening, clear and about 70. They were very different than the Chihuly exhibit, but wonderful. See below for one that was purchased by the garden. It appears at the entrance.
 

The new exhibit is made from plastic bottles with filaments that light up at night and change color. The photos below are of the largest sculpture (about 5 feet tall) in light and darkness.
 

 

There is also a field of 4x4x8 blocks of bottles. It was amazing at night. My photo is a bit dark but you can see that there are many of these sculputures with a mountain as a backdrop.

 
There were also lights going up several of the mountains, small flower structures in the cactus garden
and even some fire flies. If you have some time and want to enjoy the warm weather in Phoenix stop and check out this great exhibit - 6-9pm every evening at the Desert Botanical Garden. We even got in free with our membership from the Arboretum. Reservations are suggested. Call by phone for free tickets with Arb membership.


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