Queen Creek: SRP Water and Energy Conservation

Town of Queen Creek Library 21802 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ, United States

The Town of Queen Creek, in partnership with SRP (Salt River Project), will host a free residential water and energy conservation workshop. Learn from the Town of Queen Creek and SRP staff how to cut costs and reduce your water and energy consumption. This FREE Water-Smart Workshop is open to all Town of Queen Creek water customers. Seating is limited …

Queen Creek: Gardening

Town of Queen Creek Library 21802 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ, United States

Learn from a local expert how to cultivate vibrant desert landscapes, mastering techniques tailored to our unique climate. Discover the secrets of thriving flora in the arid Southwest in a free class that beginners and the more experienced can enjoy together. This FREE Water-Smart Workshop is open to all Town of Queen Creek water customers. Seating is limited and registration …

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 …

Queen Creek: Irrigation Design and Installation

This free class can help you learn what to look for and the questions to ask before investing in a new or updated drip or lawn irrigation system. You'll gain hands-on practice with cutting pipe, inserting emitters, and connecting parts and pieces. Whether you plan on doing it yourself or hiring a professional, this class will boost your knowledge of …

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, …

Goodyear – Converting Lawn to Xeriscape

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

Learn the steps and best practices for converting your lawn to low water use plants. Register here

Free

Queen Creek: Citrus Clinic

Town of Queen Creek Library 21802 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ, United States

Cultivating backyard fruit in the desert can be challenging. However, with knowledge and proper care, home gardeners can successfully grow citrus. Join us at this free class to learn the ins and outs of planting, pruning, watering and fertilizing, as well as simple pest and disease diagnosis and care from a local expert. This FREE Water-Smart Workshop is open to …