Goodyear – Smart Controller Programming and Watering Basics
Get the correct settings for your smart (or standard) timer that will maximize plant health and water efficiency. Register HERE
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Peoria – Irrigation Basics and Q & A
Watering in the desert is different - getting it right makes all the difference. Bring your questions for our plant and irrigation expert! Learn how to water efficiently in our unique climate and gain practical tips you can apply right away. Register HERE
Goodyear – Fruit Trees in the Desert
Discover how best to care for fruit trees in Arizona for health and yield. Register HERE
Glendale – Vegetable Gardening Basics
Are you interested in learning the fundamentals of gardening and growing a budget-friendly vegetable garden? Join us as we dig into the basics of soil preparation, plant selection, watering, and seasonal care tips for a thriving low-desert veggie garden. This class is a beginner-friendly guide to growing your own food in an accessible manner taught by Water Conservation Specialist, Emily …
Peoria – Desert Foraging
Did you know that food grows in the natural desert? Peggy Sue Creekmore of The Desert Kitchen will show you how to identify, harvest, process and eat many of the local edible trees, weeds, and cacti so that you can increase your food security and become more self-sustainable. Register HERE
Peoria – Container Gardening
Short on space but still want to grow plants? Container gardening is a flexible and effective way to garden in the desert. Our plant expert will talk about container types and sizes, potting mix, water, fertilizer, and a list of plants that actually prefer growing in containers. Register HERE
Glendale – Earth-friendly Desert Gardening
Work with the forces of nature to create an attractive, wildlife-friendly garden built to thrive in our desert climate. Learn about the importance of proper plant selection, water, mulch, maintenance and more from Water Conservation Specialist, Anne Stahley, with the City of Glendale.
Glendale – More than Monarchs
Did you know that Arizona is home to over 330 species of butterflies? Expand your knowledge of the nectar-rich plants the depend on for food and the host plants necessary for completing their life cycle. Learn how to build a garden space that attracts a variety of butterflies from Shauna Dempsey.
Goodyear – Pruning Desert Trees and Plants
An attendee-favorite course on how best to maintain your desert plants for beauty and water efficiency. Register HERE
Peoria – Fun with Succulents
All cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti! Succulents come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colors – perfect for desert landscapes. Our desert horticulture expert will share varieties of succulents and cacti that can be star features in your landscape. Register HERE
Glendale – Plant Watering & Pruning
Did you know that hyper pruning or shearing increases a plant's water needs? Understand the meaning of watering deeply and infrequently. Embrace proper pruning practices that will prolong a plant's lifespan, increase flowering, and reduce water consumption. Learn proper watering and pruning techniques with Master Gardener and Landscaper, George Reconco, with Native Landscape & Garden.
Peoria – Designing for the Desert
A successful desert landscape starts with a thoughtful plan. Join a local landscape architect to learn best practices for designing a landscape that thrives in the desert. Explore real examples, including three Peoria-specific designs, and gain ideas you can use to create a beautiful, water-efficient outdoor space. Register HERE