ABCs of Watering
telephone-586266_1920Techniques for proper watering can increase the health and beauty of your plants while saving water. Hands-on irrigation controller programming included.
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The Art of Irrigation System Maintenance & Repair
73Are your plants getting every drop of your water? Learn how to maximize your water efficiency prevent underground leaks, and more, from a pro with over 20 years of experience. Includes in-class demonstrations with irrigation parts. Presented by Jonathan Manning, Professional Nurseryman.
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Plant Survival 101
Come learn how to maintain healthy plants, includes pruning tips and a pruning schedule specific to desert plants. Speaker: Jo Miller, Master Gardener, Author and Certified Sustainable Building Advisor
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Irrigation Repair & Maintenance
Drab to Fab BeforeNow is the time to do an irrigation check-up so that it’s in tip-top shape for the long summer. An irrigation expert will cover basic irrigation repair and seasonal maintenance that will keep your system and plants happy all summer long. Register at: 623-930-3760 or greenliving@glendaleaz.com
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Landscape Watering
Learn how to properly water your landscape to save time and increase the health and beauty of your plants. There are a number of ways to save water in your landscape, and there are some very good reasons to do so. Over half of household water—in some cases as much as three-quarters—goes into our landscapes. That means watering your yard …
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Rain Gardens
Learn how to design an earth-friendly yard using simple earthworks and low-water-use plants. This class is free but you must register as space is limited. Please register by following this link.
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Palo Verde and Ironwood Workshop- Edible Tree Series
Drab to Fab Before
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Trees for Small Arid Yards
Learn names of some trees you see all over town. See some selections that tolerate Arizona heat, are water efficient, and fit the spot you've picked out. Speaker: Jonathan Manning, Certified Arborist, Tree farmer at Elgin Tree Farm
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Lawn to Xeriscape Conversion
Our Valley's Water Story: From Watershed to ShowerheadConversion from lawn to a beautiful Xeriscape, its principals and design aspects.
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Earth Day Celebration at GCC
This event is designed to introduce our students, faculty, staff, and visitors to various sustainable organizations in our state. Environmental professionals will be on-hand to interact with the public and provide more information. The following groups will be in attendance: Keeping Arizona Beautiful, Trees Matter, Sierra Club, a Tesla car club, Arcosanti, Adobe Mountain Wildlife Center (with animals), the AZ Trail Association, Audubon, Experience Matters, City of Glendale's Conservation & Sustainable Living Division, …
Xeriscape Selection
Our Valley's Water Story: From Watershed to ShowerheadSelection of Xeriscape plant materials & Maintenance.
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Find and Fix Leaks Leaks
Learn how to find and fix leaks that could be draining your budget. Did you know? According to the EPA, the average household loses more than 10,000 gallons of water each year through leaks – the same amount of water needed to wash 280 loads of laundry, take 600 showers or meet the average family’s water needs for a month. …
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