How to grow native plants, 1-cent frame sale

Learn to grow native plants

Want to know the secrets of successful desert gardening? The Valley Permaculture Alliance hosts a two-hour class on native and native-adapted plants on Saturday, Aug. 2, in Tempe. Learn about cactus and succulent species plus many sun-loving bloomers that add dramatic texture, subtle fragrance and fanciful color to any garden. Other topics covered include container gardening and native vegetables. Instructor Vynnie McDaniels will provide a list of top plants for gardening in the Southwest.

The class starts at 9 a.m. in the Tempe Transportation Center's Don Cassano Community Room. Cost is $15 in advance or $18 at the door. Prepaid admission for two adults is $25 or $30 at the door. Children age 14 and younger can attend with an adult for free.

Details: Tempe Transportation Center, 200 E. Fifth St., 602-535-4635, ext. 107, vpaaz.wildapricot .org.

1-cent frame sale; supplies discount

Aaron Brothers is wrapping up its semiannual sale on picture frames, art canvas and select art supplies. This weekend, you can still get a second frame or canvas for a penny when you purchase one at full price. Photo albums, keepsake boxes and select paints and art supplies are also on sale through Monday, July 28. This is a great time to stock up on matted frames for your child's best art projects or classic frames for holiday gifts.

Details: aaronbrothers.com.