Rainwater Harvesting
Earth-friendly yard design advice using simple earthworks and low-water-use plants. Bring a plan of your property to use during the class.
Earth-friendly yard design advice using simple earthworks and low-water-use plants. Bring a plan of your property to use during the class.
Get familiar with a wide variety of cacti and succulents that can add beauty and interest to your desert landscape. These plants are drought tolerant and low maintenance, yet provide a range of color, texture, and size – who could ask for more? Learn how to use them for maximum e ffect in your garden. Register at: 623-930-3760 or greenliving@glendaleaz.com
If you’re mystified about landscape watering, you’re not alone. Watering efficiently is the easiest way to reduce your water bill. You’ll discover the importance and details of soil preparation and how to overcome the challenges of our environment Speaker: Cathy Rymer, Master Gardener, Certified Irrigation Auditor
Proper watering, fertilizing and other maintenance techniques to help your landscape thrive. This class will include care of frost-bitten plants.
Learn more about gardening do's and don'ts in the unique Sonoran Desert - from selecting plants, shrubs and trees to caring for them and being water-conscious. Course taught by Master Gardener Kris Coates.
Take advantage of this timely workshop to get your garden growing in our unique desert environment. You’ll discover the importance and details of soil preparation and how to overcome the challenges of our environment. Taught by a Master Gardener, you’ll learn how to select, plant and care for vegetables / herbs / fruits and citrus for a home grown harvest. …
You’re Invited to Green Living Magazine’s March Issue Launch Party! Join us at the new Benedictine University in Mesa for a night of fun and networking! Thursday, March 2 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Our parties aren’t just to promote the latest issue of Green Living — they exist to promote community. From advertisers to readers, we love bringing together …
Learn how to save water and money. Meet Dave the Garden Guy and learn about low-water-use landscape. Get advice from landscape professionals. Find out about water conservation products and programs. Enjoy activities for the whole family. Visit the expo and purchase a Rain Bird ESP-SMTe smart irrigation controller for $50 plus tax (retail value $314.15). Customers who attend the expo …
Trees and shrubs are the most important living elements of your landscape. Join an ISA certified arborist for this introductory presentation to learn the basics of pruning to keep your investments healthy, functional and looking great. You will learn the art and science of good pruning, including how to prune young trees for good structure, the five types of pruning …
An in depth discussion of many types of fruit adapted to growing in the Sonoran desert. Learn tips on cultivation, from planting to pollinating to creating micro climates, for a successful harvest. Instructor: John Manning
A properly designed and installed irrigation system uses the least amount of water while keeping plants healthy. Unfortunately, most of us keep whatever system the builder or previous owner installed, and too often that means a system that performs poorly and uses too much water. Learn how to identify and correct problems and maximize the efficiency of your irrigation without …
Everyone needs a home and desert wildlife are no di fferent. An emerging trend in urban gardening is a return back to our desert roots through the use of native plants and sustainable landscape practices. If you build it (habitat) they (wildlife) will come! Give desert wildlife a new lease on life and in your garden by creating a welcoming …
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