Saturday, January 13, 2024, 9am: Members’ Meeting; 10am Presentation
Judith Philips will give a presentation on the topic Researching and Writing The Gardens of Los Poblanos. Researching and writing about the gardens of Los Poblanos provided an opportunity to answer the many questions that arose while she was working on the plant selection for the transition of the gardens from their historic roots to present day resilience. After her presentation she will have autographed copies of her new book The Gardens of Los Poblanos available for purchase.
Albuquerque Garden Center, 10120 Lomas Blvd NE. Free Admission

Saturday, February 10, 2024, 9am: Members’ Meeting; 10am Presentation
Wes Brittenham, Director of Horticulture at Los Poblanos will speak on Garden and Landscape Design Using Nature as Inspiration. He will talk about observing patterns of sun and shade, how water moves through the garden, and ways to attract pollinators and create a wildlife habitat.
Albuquerque Garden Center, 10120 Lomas Blvd NE. Free Admission

Saturday, March 9, 2024, 9am: Members’ Meeting; 10am Presentation
Steven Brack, who has been growing and experimenting with cacti and succulents for over 53 years, will give a presentation on the topic Cacti and Succulents for Your Garden
Albuquerque Garden Center, 10120 Lomas Blvd NE. Free Admission

Friday April 26, 2024, 1pm – 6 pm & Saturday April 27, 2024 8am – Noon
Annual Spring Garden Fair & Plant Sale
This is the Xeric Garden Club’s only fundraiser of the year and an opportunity for members to purchase
great plants for their gardens.
It is also an important time for members to volunteer selling locally grown xeric plants.
This event helps support the Albuquerque Garden Center and all of the demonstration gardens.
Kitchen Patio at the Albuquerque Garden Center, 10120 Lomas Blvd NE. Free Parking & Free Admission.
Please click the button below to select a time to volunteer.

Saturday May 4, 2024, 9am: Tour of The Xeric Garden Club’s Certified Wildlife Habitat Demonstration Garden
Docent Michele Benton will speak on the topic From Rock to Refuge and will provide information on how to create a wildlife habitat in your own backyard.
Albuquerque Garden Center, 10120 Lomas Blvd NE. Free Admission

Saturday May 18, 2024, 10 am
Docent led tour of the Randall Davey Audubon Center & Sanctuary gardens, Santa Fe.
The Randall Davey Audubon Center & Sanctuary encompasses 135 acres of striking landscapes and wildlife. Bounded by thousands of acres of National Forest and Santa Fe River Watershed land, the Center and Sanctuary provides a peaceful sanctuary for native plants, a variety of local wildlife and visitors. Ranging from common to rare, approximately 190 species of birds can be found in or over the various ecosystems of this sanctuary.

Sunday, June 9, 2024 Annual Albuquerque Garden Tour
Self guided from 9am – 4pm. Presented by the Council of Albuquerque Garden Clubs. This 2024 Parade of Gardens in ABQ features “ The Gardens of Arroyo Del Oso Neighborhood". The Xeric Garden Club mans a table at one of the gardens and is an opportunity for Xeric volunteers to invite tour participants to join the club and educate the public on the importance of xeriscaping in an arid climate. Club members who volunteer get garden tour tickets at half price. One of the 6 gardens on the tour will host a lunch for tour participants.

Saturday June 22, 2024, 9am: Tour of The Xeric Garden Club’s Certified Wildlife Habitat Demonstration Garden
Docent Kathy Burnett will speak on the topic Connecting Kids with Wildlife Habitat Gardening and will provide information on how to create a wildlife habitat in your own backyard.
Albuquerque Garden Center, 10120 Lomas Blvd NE. Free Admission

Saturday July 13, 2024, 9am: Tour of Two Members’ Private Residential Gardens, NW Albuquerque
Guided tour of Janet Herbst’s garden followed by a tour of the garden of Beth Herschman/Joe Vanderburg, with the possibility of two neighbors’ gardens. Pot luck garden party at the Herschman/Vanderburg residence at the conclusion of the tours.

Monday, July 15, 2024 – Friday July 19, 2024, 8:30am - 2pm: Garden Guardians Summer Day Camp
Open to children 6–10 years old.
This summer day camp is organized by members of the Xeric Garden Club and held at the Albuquerque Garden Center, 10120 Lomas Boulevard NE.
Contact the Albuquerque Garden Center for further info. https://www.albuquerquegardencenter.org

Saturday July 20, 2024, 9am: Tour of The Xeric Garden Club’s Certified Wildlife Habitat Demonstration Garden
Docent John Rembetski will speak on the topic Native and Adapted Xeric Plants for Albuquerque Habitat Gardens and will provide information on how to create a wildlife habitat in your own backyard.
Albuquerque Garden Center, 10120 Lomas Blvd NE. Free Admission

Saturday August 10, 2024, 9am: Tour of The Xeric Garden Club’s Certified Wildlife Habitat Demonstration Garden
Docent Peggy Wells will speak on the topic Plant Strategies for Surviving Drought and will provide information on how to create a wildlife habitat in your own backyard.
Albuquerque Garden Center, 10120 Lomas Blvd NE. Free Admission

Saturday September 7, 2024, 9am: Tour of The Xeric Garden Club’s Certified Wildlife Habitat Demonstration Garden
Docent Lulu Sage will speak on the topic Sustainable Gardening: How Many Species Can this Plant Support and will provide information on how to create a wildlife habitat in your own backyard.
Albuquerque Garden Center, 10120 Lomas Blvd NE. Free Admission

Saturday September 14, 2024 9am: Members’ Meeting; 10am Presentation
Elliot Gordon, Xerces Society and Albuquerque Backyard Refuge Program Ambassador will speak on Xerces Society Presents: Bring Back the Pollinators.
Albuquerque Garden Center, 10120 Lomas Blvd NE. Free Admission

Saturday October 19, 2024 9am: Members’ Meeting; 10am Presentation
Margo Murdock, master gardener will give a presentation on the topic What is that?--A weed or a native plant?
Albuquerque Garden Center, 10120 Lomas Blvd NE. Free Admission

Saturday November 9, 2024 9am: Members’ Meeting; 10am Member’s Forum
Members’ Business Meeting includes the election of officers for 2025. Members’ Forum – What I Did Last Summer. Fun and informal presentations by members who want to share their adventures in gardening over the prior growing season. Even if nothing to share, we welcome everyone’s attendance, as this is an enjoyable morning!
Albuquerque Garden Center, 10120 Lomas Blvd NE.

Saturday December 7, 2024, Annual Holiday Party Hosted by Beth Herschman & Joe Vanderburg
This is a festive get together of all members and their partners where we share good food and holiday cheer in a member’s warm and inviting residence. Weather permitting, we also get to enjoy our member’s garden.

A new calendar will be added in January 2025.