Queen Creek: Container Gardening

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

Discover the joy of gardening in limited spaces with our Container Gardening class! Whether you have a small balcony or a tiny patio or want to add greenery to your home, container gardening is the perfect solution. In this free, hands-on workshop taught by a local expert, you'll learn the essentials of container gardening — from selecting the proper containers …

Chandler: Prune like a Pro, Mastering Shrub and Tree Care

City of Chandler Downtown Library 22 S Delaware St, Chandler, AZ, United States

This workshop, led by a certified arborist, will teach you essential pruning techniques to improve the shape, health, and longevity of your trees and shrubs. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, you’ll walk away with practical, expert-approved advice.

Mesa Plant Nursery Pop-Up

SummerWinds Nursery 3160 S Country Club Dr, Mesa, AZ, United States

Get your tree and planting questions answered in person and meet the City of Mesa’s Urban Forest Program Manager and water conservation staff. Join them on Friday, Feb. 21 from 8-11 a.m.  

Free

Peoria: Vegetable Gardening

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

Spring is the time to plant your vegetable garden! Discover what plants do best in the Arizona springtime. From planting tips to harvesting tricks, join us as we cover everything you need to know to create a bountiful garden!

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 …

Free