Tiger Mountain Foundation Presents: Grow a Desert-Ready Backyard Garden

Ready to turn your backyard, patio, or shared outdoor space into a thriving desert greenspace? Join an inspiring session with Darren Chapman from Phoenix-based Tiger Mountain Foundation and learn how to start a backyard garden that works with Arizona’s sun, heat, and limited water. Whether you have a full yard, a balcony with a few containers, or a vision for a community plot, you’ll explore water-smart growing practices, drip irrigation basics, composting, soil health, and how to choose native and desert-adapted crops that actually thrive in the Valley. We’ll also highlight how home and community gardens can boost food security, support climate resilience, and turn underused urban spaces into productive, welcoming gathering places. You’ll leave with practical tools, local insight, and clear next steps to grow fresh produce, conserve water, and build a more resilient neighborhood—starting right where you live. About our speaker: Darren Chapman is the founder and CEO of Tiger Mountain Foundation, a Phoenix-based nonprofit that transforms vacant lots into vibrant community gardens and teaches climate-smart, desert-ready growing practices. His work brings together sustainable agriculture, water conservation, and community empowerment to help desert communities grow their own food and resilience.