January 2026

 
 

2026 East Valley Citrus Clinic

 
Hosted by University of Arizona Maricopa County Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners and Greenfield Citrus Nursery
The Citrus Clinics, now in their 24th year, feature the foremost state citrus, date palms, and deciduous fruit tree experts including University of Arizona faculty and noted local professionals.

The experts will present eight learning station topics to choose from. Topics are repeated every half hour. Attendees rotate every half hour to a new station of their choice. There are 5 rotations during the event.

Be sure not to miss the display of over 60+ citrus varieties and sample a small selection of different citrus fruit.
 
 
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About This Event
 
  • January 17, 2026
  • Event Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
  • Event Time: 8:20 a.m. - Noon
  • Location: Greenfield Citrus Nursery, 2558 E Lehi Rd, Mesa AZ
  • EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION (before Jan 5, 2026) - $15 per person
  • REGISTRATION (after Jan 5, 2026) - $20 per person
  • Citrus Guide - $5 (optional)
  • REGISTRATION CLOSES 12:00 p.m. Friday, January 16, 2026.
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    Station Topics
     
  • Citrus Display and Tasting
  • Citrus Fertilizing
  • Date Palms for the Home Grower
  • Citrus Planting and Care
  • Deciduous Fruit Trees
  • Citrus Pests
  • Citrus Diseases
  • Citrus Irrigation

    • Station Times
     
  • 8:15 a.m. - 8:25 a.m. Check-in
  • 8:20 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Introduction and Walk to First Station
  • 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Station 1
  • 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Station 2
  • 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Station 3
  • 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Station 4
  • 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Station 5
  • 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Q & A at any stations

    • Optional Citrus Guide (booklet with citrus and fruit tree care) available for purchase $5 at the event.
    Contains publications on: Selecting and Caring for Citrus, Harvesting Calendar, Troubleshooting Citrus, Storing and, Preserving, Creative Uses for Citrus, Deciduous Fruit and Nuts, Blackberries, Fig Trees and Pecan Trees.

    Event Occurs Rain or Shine.

    Bring a folding chair. Wear comfortable shoes and layers as the morning begins a bit chilly. No pets.





    To read more about Maricopa County Master Gardener Citris Clinics,  visit their website .