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HANDOUT INSTRUCTIONS - PLEASE READ

Below is a list of the keynote and breakout sessions for the Desert Garden Expo. Within each session listed, you will see the presenter, the session times and location, in addition to a list of the handouts. 

To download the handouts:

  • Click the plus (+) sign for any of the breakout sessions.  
  • Click on each handout link to open the document in a separate page. 
  • You can then print or download the document to bring to the session.
Note:  Continue to check the site for handouts added periodically. 

Essential Strategies for Thriving Gardens in the Desert

Featured Speaker:  Noelle Johnson, AZ Plant Lady
Session Time:  9:00 - 10:00
Location:  Sonoran Plaza Ballroom
Handouts:  Coming Soon


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The Right Plant in the Right Place
The Right Plant in the Right Place

Presenter: Carol Tripp

Session Times: 10:30 - 11:15 (round one)/11:30 - 12:15 (round two)

Location: Mesquite/Palms Room, Sonoran Plaza

Handouts (click each link to download):


Accordion Widget
Growing Cactus & Succulents
Growing Cactus & Succulents

Presenter: Kim Andrews

Session Times: 10:30 - 11:15 (round one)/11:30 - 12:15 (round two)

Location: Pima Room, Chaparral Center

Handouts (click each link to download):

  1. Cactus & Succulent Descriptions
  2. Growing Cacti & Succulents in Containers
  3. Growing Cacti & Succulents in the Landscape



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Growing Citrus Successfully
Growing Citrus Successfully

Presenter: Patti Chambers

Session Times: 10:30 - 11:15 (round one)/11:30 - 12:15 (round two)

Location: Pima Room, Chaparral Center

Handouts (click each link to download):

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Waterwise Landscaping
Waterwise Landscaping

Presenter: Sandra Hurlbut

Session Times: 10:30 - 11:15 (round one)/11:30 - 12:15 (round two)

Location: Palo Verde Room, Sonoran Plaza

Handouts (click each link to download):

Accordion Widget
Pruning with a Purpose
Pruning with a Purpose

Presenter: Taylor Haught

Session Times: 10:30 - 11:15 (round one)/11:30 - 12:15 (round two)

Location: Hopi Room, Chaparral Center

Handouts (click each link to download):

Contact Information:

president@grandgardenclub.org

Mailing Address:

19753 N Remington Drive

Surprise, AZ 85374


The Grand Garden Club meets at 8:30 A. M. on the third Thursday of each month from October through May.