🌿 Classes & Camps with The Garden Nerd
Grow your skills. Grow together.
Whether you’re a beginner wanting to dig into gardening basics or a family looking for a fun, hands-on summer experience, you’re in the right place. This is where you’ll find both our free garden classes and our seasonal Garden Nerd Camps—each designed to make growing simple, joyful, and meaningful.
We keep it casual, science-backed, and always rooted in love for the desert garden.
Garden Nerd Club Members get access to recordings of all classes and 15% off all camps. Learn more or join here.
🌱 Garden Nerd Summer Camp for Kids
Ages 10–18
🗓️ July 7–10 | 🕐 10:00am – 11:30am | 📍 2401 E Baseline Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234
🎟️ Registration now open – limited to 20 campers per session
A Camp for Young Gardeners Ready to Grow 🌿
This is not your average summer camp. The Garden Nerd Summer Camp for Kids invites young gardeners, ages 10–18, to dig in, plant, snack, and create—building real skills in an inspiring, hands-on environment. Over four fun-filled days, campers will discover the magic of plant life, craft beautiful projects, and take home everything they create—including their own mango tree!
Our camp is designed to spark curiosity and confidence, with a deeper dive into the “how” and “why” behind each activity. Whether they’re curious beginners or experienced young gardeners, campers will leave with dirt under their nails, a head full of knowledge, and a heart full of nature.
🌿 What You’ll Do
Each day kicks off with a short, engaging garden lesson (10 minutes) to introduce the theme, followed by a hands-on planting activity.
| Day | Theme | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | How Seeds Wake Up | Eat mangos & papayas, plant seeds in pots to take home |
| Tue | Tiny Worlds: Microclimates | Build your own terrarium with live plants |
| Wed | Nurturing Natives & Pollinators | Learn the importance of native plants & pollinators, take home a native plant |
| Thu | The Fastest Tree in the Desert | Plant Moringa seeds in pots and reflect on the week |
Every camper will take home their planted projects and receive a Garden Nerd Summer Camp T-shirt to commemorate the experience.
💰 Pricing
$200 per camper
🟢 Garden Nerd Club Members save 15%!
Includes all materials, supplies, T-shirt, and plants.
✅ What to Expect
Indoor, air-conditioned space with access to water
All supplies and materials provided
A fun, guided experience led by The Garden Nerd team
Take-home instructions for each plant project
📅 Spots are limited to just 20 campers—reserve yours now!
🌱 Garden Nerd Summer Camp for Adults
Option to Bring a Child (Ages 10–18)
🗓️ July 7–10 | 🕐 6:00pm – 7:30pm | 📍 2401 E Baseline Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234
🎟️ Registration now open – limited to 20 campers per session
A Deeper Dive Into Gardening Science and Skill 🌱
The Garden Nerd Summer Camp for Adults is an immersive, hands-on experience designed for gardeners ready to take their knowledge to the next level. Over four enriching evenings, we’ll explore plant biology, ecology, and design while creating beautiful projects to take home—including your own mango tree!
This adult-focused camp covers the same daily themes as the kids’ camp, but with added depth:
Extended lessons with more scientific explanations
Discussions about design principles, sustainability, and native plant choices
Tips on adapting these concepts to your own garden
Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a curious beginner, this camp offers the tools and inspiration you need to elevate your garden game.
🌿 What You’ll Do
Each evening begins with a more in-depth garden lesson (15–20 minutes) followed by hands-on activities.
| Day | Theme | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | How Seeds Wake Up | Taste tropical fruits, plant seeds in pots to take home |
| Tue | Tiny Worlds: Microclimates | Build your own terrarium with live plants and discuss design principles |
| Wed | Nurturing Natives & Pollinators | Learn about the role of native plants & pollinators in sustainable gardens, take home a native plant |
| Thu | The Fastest Tree in the Desert | Plant Moringa seeds in biodegradable pots and reflect on applying lessons to your own space |
Every participant will take home their planted projects and receive a Garden Nerd Summer Camp T-shirt to commemorate the experience.
💰 Pricing
$200 per adult participant
+$150 to bring a child (ages 10–18)
🟢 Garden Nerd Club Members save 15%!
Includes all materials, supplies, T-shirts, and plants for both adult and child.
✅ What to Expect
Indoor, air-conditioned space with access to water
All supplies and materials provided
A fun, guided experience led by The Garden Nerd team
Extended discussions and Q&A opportunities with experts
Take-home instructions for each plant project
📅 Spots are limited to just 20 adult participants—reserve yours now!