Upcoming Events

What you do in the garden during the cooler months can help prepare your plants for the heat ahead. Learn how Arizona’s changing fall temperatures affect your plants’ watering needs, when and how to adjust your watering schedule, and how thoughtful watering practices can encourage healthy root systems and help established landscape plants head into next summer better prepared for the heat.

No registration required. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis in our air-conditioned classroom.

Cooler weather brings a fresh season of color to Arizona gardens! Join us as we demonstrate how to combine some of our favorite cool-season flowers to create beautiful winter containers. We’ll pot up several different combinations using favorites like petunias, cyclamen, pansies, violas, calibrachoa, alyssum, lobelia, paperwhites, snapdragons and more, while sharing ideas for combining color, texture, height and trailing plants.

Come gather inspiration and helpful tips for creating your own winter containers for patios, entryways and other outdoor spaces.

No registration required. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Not all plants benefit from winter pruning! Join us to learn which plants to prune during the cooler months, which ones are best left alone, and how proper pruning can encourage healthy growth. We'll cover selecting the right tools, keeping them clean and sanitized, and using proper pruning techniques to help you care for your Arizona garden with confidence.

Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Arizona's cooler winter temperatures can bring unique challenges for cacti, especially when frost or freezing conditions arrive. Join us to learn which cacti may need extra protection, which are more cold-tolerant, and how to help protect your plants when temperatures drop. We'll cover practical frost protection methods, including frost cloth and planting location, along with winter watering tips to help keep your cacti healthy throughout the cooler months.

No registration required. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

What you do in the garden during the cooler months can help prepare your plants for the heat ahead. Learn how Arizona’s changing fall temperatures affect your plants’ watering needs, when and how to adjust your watering schedule, and how thoughtful watering practices can encourage healthy root systems and help established landscape plants head into next summer better prepared for the heat.

No registration required. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Cooler weather brings a fresh season of color to Arizona gardens! Join Katie as she demonstrates how to combine some of our favorite cool-season flowers to create beautiful winter containers. She’ll pot up several different combinations using favorites like petunias, cyclamen, pansies, violas, calibrachoa, alyssum, lobelia, paperwhites, snapdragons and more, while sharing ideas for combining color, texture, height and trailing plants.

Come gather inspiration and helpful tips for creating your own winter containers for patios, entryways and other outdoor spaces.

No registration required. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Scottsdale Bonsai Society members educate one another with hands-on workshops and established tree training techniques. Bring a tree of choice to work on after a time of discussion as outlined each month. 

The November meeting will discuss deciduous tree winter maintenance. 

This is a community sponsored event.  To learn more about the Scottsdale Bonsai Society, click the Learn More button. 

Scottsdale Bonsai Society members educate one another with hands-on workshops and established tree training techniques. Bring a tree of choice to work on after a time of discussion as outlined each month. 

The December meeting will be an introduction to Evergreen trees. 

This is a community sponsored event.  To learn more about the Scottsdale Bonsai Society, click the Learn More button. 

What you do in the garden during the cooler months can help prepare your plants for the heat ahead. Learn how Arizona’s changing fall temperatures affect your plants’ watering needs, when and how to adjust your watering schedule, and how thoughtful watering practices can encourage healthy root systems and help established landscape plants head into next summer better prepared for the heat.

No registration required. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis in our air-conditioned classroom.

About our instructor: "My name is Justin Kasica, and I’ve been immersed in gardening since childhood, first in Michigan and now in Phoenix, Arizona where I’ve been growing plants since 2010. I focus on edible plants and flowers, using a mix of in-ground rows, raised beds, container gardening, personal orchard management, and over a decade of hydroponic experience. My approach blends hands-on techniques with a strong foundation in plant and soil science to push my garden to its full potential. For me, gardening isn’t just a hobby it’s an ongoing experiment in growth and productivity."

The Phoenix Bonsai Society will be having their Spring Styling Workshop at Summer Winds Nursery in Phoenix from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. AZ Time – for Members of Phoenix Bonsai Society Only. 

To learn more about the Phoenix Bonsai Society, visit their website.

Stop by SummerWinds Nursery and talk with Tony Sarah of Earth's Original Organics. He'll be in-store to answer customers' questions throughout the day.

Learn about Tony's Magic Flower and Tony's Magic Mix. These Organic-based fertilizers contain a complete balance of nutrients so nothing else is needed... Both products can be made into a fertilizer tea for easy application.

Tony Sarah has been working in the garden and landscape industry in Arizona since January of 1981. He received his Bachelor of Science in Horticulture from the University of Arizona, making the Dean’s List. He is a member of the International Society of Arboriculture and the Southern Arizona Arborist Group. He was the co-developer of an organic potting soil, and formulated Earth’s Original Organics fertilizers—Tony’s Magic Mix and Tony’s Magic Flower, voted 2022 Best of the Valley by Phoenix Magazine. 

Stop by SummerWinds Nursery and talk with Tony Sarah of Earth's Original Organics. He'll be in-store to answer customers' questions throughout the day.

Learn about Tony's Magic Flower and Tony's Magic Mix. These Organic-based fertilizers contain a complete balance of nutrients so nothing else is needed... Both products can be made into a fertilizer tea for easy application.

Tony Sarah has been working in the garden and landscape industry in Arizona since January of 1981. He received his Bachelor of Science in Horticulture from the University of Arizona, making the Dean’s List. He is a member of the International Society of Arboriculture and the Southern Arizona Arborist Group. He was the co-developer of an organic potting soil, and formulated Earth’s Original Organics fertilizers—Tony’s Magic Mix and Tony’s Magic Flower, voted 2022 Best of the Valley by Phoenix Magazine. 

Get ready for a frightfully fun afternoon of Halloween Plant Bingo!

Join us for at least six rounds of Plant Bingo with a spooky seasonal twist—including Halloween-themed plant prizes, festive decorations, Halloween music, candy, and plenty of fun.

Costumes are encouraged! Come dressed in your Halloween best (or simply come as you are) and get ready to play.

Your $20 ticket includes one bingo card for all rounds of play. Want more chances to win? Participants may add up to two additional bingo cards for $5 each during registration.

What to Expect

• At least six rounds of Plant Bingo
• A Halloween-themed plant prize awarded each round
• A special grand prize plant during the final round
• Halloween music and festive decorations
• Halloween candy to enjoy while you play
• Costumes encouraged—but not required!

Event Details

📅 Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
📍 Location: SummerWinds Nursery Phoenix - 17826 N. Tatum Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85032 
🎟️ Ticket Price: $20 per person (includes one bingo card for all rounds)
➕ Additional Cards: $5 each, maximum of two additional cards per participant
👥 Capacity: Space is limited to 30 participants and advance registration via Eventbrite is required while space remains available.
ℹ️ Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made at least 48 hours before the event are eligible for a refund. Eventbrite fees will not be refunded.  Manage your reservation in Eventbrite.

Whether you arrive in costume or come just for the plants, join us for an afternoon of plants, prizes, Halloween fun, and Bingo!

Get ready for a frightfully fun afternoon of Halloween Plant Bingo!

Join us for at least six rounds of Plant Bingo with a spooky seasonal twist—including Halloween-themed plant prizes, festive decorations, Halloween music, candy, and plenty of fun.

Costumes are encouraged! Come dressed in your Halloween best (or simply come as you are) and get ready to play.

Your $20 ticket includes one bingo card for all rounds of play. Want more chances to win? Participants may add up to two additional bingo cards for $5 each during registration.

What to Expect

• At least six rounds of Plant Bingo
• A Halloween-themed plant prize awarded each round
• A special grand prize plant during the final round
• Halloween music and festive decorations
• Halloween candy to enjoy while you play
• Costumes encouraged—but not required!

Event Details

📅 Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
📍 Location: SummerWinds Nursery Phoenix - 17826 N. Tatum Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85032 
🎟️ Ticket Price: $20 per person (includes one bingo card for all rounds)
➕ Additional Cards: $5 each, maximum of two additional cards per participant
👥 Capacity: Space is limited to 30 participants and advance registration via Eventbrite is required while space remains available.
ℹ️ Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made at least 48 hours before the event are eligible for a refund. Eventbrite fees will not be refunded. Manage your reservation in Eventbrite. 

Whether you arrive in costume or come just for the plants, join us for an afternoon of plants, prizes, Halloween fun, and Bingo!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us at SummerWinds Nursery for a special Bonsai Make 'n Take Workshop as we honor our veterans and active members of the military!

As a small token of our appreciation for your service, we're offering this FREE, hands-on workshop where participants will create their very own bonsai using a 2-inch Elephant Food Jade plant, a 5-inch by 3-inch pot, and specially formulated bonsai soil. Each participant will take home their finished creation to enjoy!

Registration is required, and space is limited to 30 participants. This special workshop is FREE for veterans and active members of the military, with one bonsai project per eligible participant.

A Special Thank You: Save 20%!

In honor of Veterans Day, veterans and active members of the military can enjoy 20% OFF regular-priced, in-stock merchandise from Saturday, November 7 through Wednesday, November 11, 2026!

Plus, SummerWinds proudly offers an Everyday 10% Military Discount on regular-priced items throughout the year. Simply mention your service to your SummerWinds cashier to receive your discount.

Both the special 20% Veterans Day discount and our Everyday 10% Military Discount are subject to exclusions. See our Military Discount page for complete details and exclusions. 

We look forward to celebrating and thanking you for your service!

Scottsdale Bonsai Society members educate one another with hands-on workshops and established tree training techniques. Bring a tree of choice to work on after a time of discussion as outlined each month. 

The November meeting will discuss deciduous tree winter maintenance. 

This is a community sponsored event.  To learn more about the Scottsdale Bonsai Society, click the Learn More button. 

Join us at SummerWinds Nursery for a special Veterans Day Appreciation Cookout as we honor and thank our veterans and active members of the military for their service!

As a small token of our appreciation, we're firing up the grill and inviting you to enjoy a FREE meal on us! Enjoy your choice of a hamburger or hot dog, along with chips, a cookie, and water or soda.

Registration is required, and attendance is limited to 100 guests. This special cookout is FREE for veterans, active members of the military, and their immediate families. Please reserve one ticket per person attending, including family members. Each registered guest will receive one meal, including their choice of a hamburger or hot dog, chips, a cookie, and water or soda.

A Special Thank You: Save 20%!

In honor of Veterans Day, veterans and active members of the military can enjoy 20% OFF regular-priced, in-stock merchandise from Saturday, November 7 through Wednesday, November 11, 2026!

Plus, SummerWinds proudly offers an Everyday 10% Military Discount on regular-priced items throughout the year. Simply mention your service to your SummerWinds cashier to receive your discount.

Both the special 20% Veterans Day discount and our Everyday 10% Military Discount are subject to exclusions. See our Military Discount page for complete details and exclusions. 

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing our gratitude for your service!

Cooler weather brings a fresh season of color to Arizona gardens! Join us as we demonstrate how to combine some of our favorite cool-season flowers to create beautiful winter containers. We’ll pot up several different combinations using favorites like petunias, cyclamen, pansies, violas, calibrachoa, alyssum, lobelia, paperwhites, snapdragons and more, while sharing ideas for combining color, texture, height and trailing plants.

Come gather inspiration and helpful tips for creating your own winter containers for patios, entryways and other outdoor spaces.

No registration required. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Not all plants benefit from winter pruning! Join us to learn which plants to prune during the cooler months, which ones are best left alone, and how proper pruning can encourage healthy growth. We'll cover selecting the right tools, keeping them clean and sanitized, and using proper pruning techniques to help you care for your Arizona garden with confidence.

Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

About our instructor: Jack is a US Army Veteran who has lived in the Phoenix area for over 25 years. He is a graduate of the Arizona Culinary Institute and is a private chef after many years working in the restaurant industry. His love of cooking was his path to gardening where he incorporates the highest quality, freshest ingredients. He is a Garden Coach for the parts of the Valley closest to our Phoenix store, and a Certified Master Gardener through Maricopa County Cooperative Extension. His gardening passions include plumerias, adeniums, all edible plants and fruit trees—including a wide variety of tropical fruits growing in his back yard. His front yard is a certified National Wildlife Habitat & Native Pollinator Garden.

Arizona's cooler winter temperatures can bring unique challenges for cacti, especially when frost or freezing conditions arrive. Join us to learn which cacti may need extra protection, which are more cold-tolerant, and how to help protect your plants when temperatures drop. We'll cover practical frost protection methods, including frost cloth and planting location, along with winter watering tips to help keep your cacti healthy throughout the cooler months.

No registration required. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

About our instructor: Jack is a US Army Veteran who has lived in the Phoenix area for over 25 years. He is a graduate of the Arizona Culinary Institute and is a private chef after many years working in the restaurant industry. His love of cooking was his path to gardening where he incorporates the highest quality, freshest ingredients. He is a Garden Coach for the parts of the Valley closest to our Phoenix store, and a Certified Master Gardener through Maricopa County Cooperative Extension. His gardening passions include plumerias, adeniums, all edible plants and fruit trees—including a wide variety of tropical fruits growing in his back yard. His front yard is a certified National Wildlife Habitat & Native Pollinator Garden.

Scottsdale Bonsai Society members educate one another with hands-on workshops and established tree training techniques. Bring a tree of choice to work on after a time of discussion as outlined each month. 

The December meeting will be an introduction to Evergreen trees. 

This is a community sponsored event.  To learn more about the Scottsdale Bonsai Society, click the Learn More button.