Scottsdale’s free Green Building Lecture Series – Growing Your Own Food

Come join in the conversation and be inspired to grow as urban gardeners share the benefits and how-tos of growing your own healthy food, herbs, edible flowers and fruit trees in our desert environment. Learn about our planting and harvesting seasons, as well as the importance of seed saving. Hear the latest news about ancient grains. Includes a lively, interactive …

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Chandler’s Free Workshop: Water 101

Learn where your water comes from, how it gets here, how we use it, and where it goes. Find out how Chandler is planning for our future and how water conservation can help.   The class is free but you must register online at https://www.chandleraz.gov/residents/water/water-conservation/education-and-resources/landscaping-and-irrigation-workshops

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Scottsdale’s Free Landscape Workshop: “Smart” Irrigation Controllers

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A new generation of irrigation controllers can automatically adjust your irrigation schedule based on your yard’s needs and changes in weather conditions. Learn how this technology can save up to 30% on your outdoor watering with Irrigation Specialist Jeff Lee.

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Chandler’s Free Landscape Workshop – Composting 101

Come learn the process of turning yard waste and organic food scraps into vital nutrients for your garden soil. Compost reduces the need to water as frequently as well as the need for commercial soil amendments and chemical fertilizers. Class is free but you must register online at https://www.chandleraz.gov/residents/water/water-conservation/education-and-resources/landscaping-and-irrigation-workshops  

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Chandler’s Free Landscape Workshop: Create Your Own Desert Oasis (2-Part Series)

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In this two-class series (March 16 & 23), you will earn how to design an attractive yet sustainable landscape within the Sonoran Desert. The class will focus on landscape design principles and techniques; designing for small spaces; the wide array of desert-adapted plants available; as well as plant selection and combinations. The instructor will take participants through each stage of …

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Scottsdale’s Free Landscape Workshop: Learn to Prune

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Pruning promotes the beauty, strength and health of your trees and shrubs. Learn basic pruning cuts in a hands-on outdoor setting from ISA Certified Arborist John Eisenhower. This popular class fills quickly so register early! Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden Location: Southeast corner of McDonald Drive and Hayden Road near the dog park.

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Tempe’s Desert Lush Landscape Design for the Do-It-Yourself Homeowner (2-Part Series)

As part of the Sustainable Landscape Workshops: Desert Lush Landscape Design for the Do-It-Yourself Homeowner (2-Part Series)Learn how to design a sustainable outdoor oasis in this two-part series. Instructor: Erin Hutton, Landscape Designer. Saturday, March 16 and 23rd from 2 pm-4 pm at the Tempe Public Library.

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Chandler’s free landscape workshop: Vegetable gardening through the seasons

Get your garden growing in our unique desert environment. Learn the importance and details of soil preparation and how to work with the challenges of our climate. Proper planting seasons and strategies, growing in raised beds and resources for seeds will be covered in this informative workshop. Class is free, but you must register at: https://www.chandleraz.gov/residents/water/water-conservation/education-and-resources/landscaping-and-irrigation-workshops

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Scottsdale’s Free Landscape Workshop: Xeriscape Garden Tour

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Take a walking tour (2 miles) through the Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden at Chaparral Park. See water-thrifty plants in action and have your desert plant questions answered by an expert. Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden Location: Southeast corner of McDonald Drive and Hayden Road near the dog park.

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