Peoria – Composting

Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, United States

Trash bin full of yard waste? Turn that waste into money by composting it for re-use in your landscape and gardens. In this class, you will learn what to compost and how to keep the material “cooking” to create your own soil amendments. To register click here and look under "Green Living" or call 623.773.7137

Free

Glendale – Active Rainwater Harvesting

Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona

Did you know that one inch of rainfall from a 1,000 square foot roof can capture up to 600 gallons of rainwater? Learn what it takes to design a system that collects and stores rainwater for later use. This class is for anyone that wants to learn about active rainwater harvesting techniques, even if you begin with just one barrel. …

Avondale – Native Landscape Care

Avondale Resource Center 995 E. Riley Dr, Avondale, AZ, United States

Learn best practices for maintaining native plants with minimal water. Register here

Free

Goodyear – Desert Blooms for All Seasons

Goodyear Georgia T Lord Library 1900 N. Civic Square, Goodyear, Arizona, United States

Discover the variety of water efficient plants that provide color to your yard year-round. Register here

Free

Buckeye – How to Keep Your Water Bill Under $100

Coyote Library - Buckeye 21699 W Yuma Rd #116, Buckeye, United States

Learn to employ these tips and strategies to maintain a reasonable or lower than average monthly water bill. Register here

Free

Goodyear – Resilient Landscaping for Drought

Goodyear Georgia T Lord Library 1900 N. Civic Square, Goodyear, Arizona, United States

Learn how to develop and train your landscape to withstand minimal water conditions. Register here

Buckeye – Fruit Trees in the Desert

Coyote Library - Buckeye 21699 W Yuma Rd #116, Buckeye, United States

Discover which varieties can be cultivated here and how to care for them. Register here

Free

Glendale – Citrus Care in the Home Garden

Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona

Citrus is one of Arizona's and Glendale's agricultural icons. Maintaining the health of your citrus tree for years to come is possible with the proper knowledge of tree varieties and a little extra care. Cathy Rymer, Master Gardener, Certified Arborist, retired Water Conservation Coordinator, author and experienced horticulturist will show you everything you need to know on how to select, …

Glendale – Backyard Composting

Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona

According to research from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, between 30 to 40 percent of food is wasted. Composting is an earth-friendly solution for managing food waste and creating a sustainable and valuable resource. Emily Heller, Master Gardener and Urban Farmer from Bene Vivendo, will show you how to turn yard waste and kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost that will …

Glendale – Rejuvenate Your Yard with Native Plants

Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona

Did you lose any outdoor plants last summer? Consider choosing native plants that are best adapted to local conditions and require less water for a stronger and healthier landscape. Kaylee Colter, Landscape Architect and Watershed Management Group certified rainwater harvesting professional, will show you how to convert unwanted grass into a drought resilient landscape using native plants and basic rainwater …

Glendale – Planting for Pollinators

Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona

Create a garden that benefits bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, bats, and beetles! Pollinators play an important role in our ecosystems, economies, and agriculture. We can all do our part to protect pollinators by changing the way we garden and embracing sustainable landscape practices that help pollinators thrive. Erin Hutton, Landscape Designer and instructor for the Desert Botanical Garden's Design credential, …