Glendale: Building Healthy Soil

Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona

Chop and drop your plant trimmings, leave the leaves, make compost tea, and go chemical-free! The secret to a productive vegetable garden, food forest, and drought resilient landscape is underneath the surface. Healthy soils include a diverse population of microorganisms that work together to create an ecosystem where plants and their roots thrive. Discover how easy it is to compost …

Mesa’s Grass-to-Xeriscape: Sustainable, Water-Smart Landscaping

Mesa Main Library 64 E 1st Street, Mesa, AZ, United States

Are you ready to replace your grass and water-thirsty plants with a Xeriscape? This approach creates a beautiful and practical landscape that reduces water usage, provides cooling shade, and is much easier to maintain. City of Mesa staff will present information about Mesa’s Grass-to-Xeriscape Landscape Program, which now offers up to $1,100 for qualifying conversions. Following this, our favorite AZ …

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Mesa’s Arizona Green Business Certification: Step 1 – Go Green. Step 2 – Profit!

Mesa Business Builder@The Studios 59 E 1st Street, Mesa, AZ, United States

Mesa is excited to offer free hands-on consultations from Local First Arizona’s Sustainability team. Get actionable strategies to lower costs while increasing profits, reduce environmental impact, and boost brand recognition. Key Takeaways: Develop a tailored sustainability plan and ideas for improvement. Discover how less waste = more money! Build customer loyalty as an environmentally conscious business. Learn about incentives and …

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Glendale: Xeriscape Garden Walk & Talk

Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona

Take a leisurely stroll through the Glendale Xeriscape Demonstration Garden that surrounds the Glendale Main Library (5959 W Brown St). Embrace xeriscapes and see living examples of low-water-use plants in-person with Landscape Architect and Watershed Management Group certified rainwater harvesting professional, Kaylee Colter. ***We recommend bringing a water bottle, wearing close-toed shoes, a hat, and sunglasses.***

Glendale: Drip Irrigation Basics

Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona

Drip irrigation is the most efficient way to water plants in the desert. Learn about the basic components of a drip system, important irrigation controller functions, plant watering depths, and simple repair and troubleshooting tips with Certified Arborist and Manager from Elgin Nursery and Tree Farm, Jonathan Manning.