Schedule coming soon!

Upcoming classes with the Maricopa County Master Gardener Program and the Desert Botanical Garden.

Contact thedesertsmellslikeveggies@gmail.com to schedule gardening classes.

Growing a Skincare Garden

October 22, 2025

5:30-7:30

Desert Botanical Garden

Many herbs and flowers can be used to make skincare products such as salves, bath teas, lotions and soaps. Learn the basics of growing herbs and flowers including how to select a location, planting information, harvesting and drying. We will highlight the growing conditions and healing properties of calendula, chamomile, lemon balm and lavender as well as other lesser known herbs and flowers. Learn how to make a calendula salve and take home seeds and recipes to create additional products with your garden.

Instructed by Melissa Kruse-Peeples. Garden admission included with class purchase.