Free landscape workshop: Vegetable gardening in the low desert

Take advantage of this timely workshop to get your garden growing and learn strategies to overcome the challenges of our environment. Class will cover planting seasons and watering. Email eavila@avondale.org or call Esmie Avila at 623.333.4422 to register.

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From Garden to Table: Desert Herb Gardening

Drab to Fab Before

Do you want to start growing fresh herbs in your garden? A variety of hardy herbs, including rosemary, oregano, and thyme, grow well in the low desert and can easily be included in your garden. This class will cover plant selection, soil preparation, and proper watering. Bon appétit! Please register at (623)930-3760 or greenliving@glendaleaz.com

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Free landscape workshop: Basic irrigation parts, troubleshooting, & repair

A properly designed and installed irrigation system uses the least amount of water while keeping plants healthy. Learn how to identify and correct problems and maximize the efficiency of your irrigation without having to replace your old system. Email eavila@avondale.org or call Esmie Avila at 623.333.4422 to register.

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Free Irrigation Workshop – Do It Yourself Drip Irrigation

If you are thinking about putting in a new drip irrigation system or modifying an existing one, this class can help you learn what to look for and the questions to ask before you make the investment. 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 …

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Free Landscaping Workshop – Water Wise Edible Gardening

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 bountiful harvest. Class …

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Free landscape workshop: Landscape watering by the numbers

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 Email eavila@avondale.org or call Esmie Avila at 623.333.4422 to register.

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Free Irrigation Workshop – Easy Irrigation Troubleshooting & Repair

Fall is a great time to tune up your drip or sprinkler irrigation system before summer arrives.  If your system is giving you trouble and you don’t know why, this class will teach you how to troubleshoot and repair it like the pros. Learn how to identify the performance robbing problems in your system and what to do about them. Classes …

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Free Irrigation Workshop – “Smart” Irrigation Controllers

How smart is your irrigation controller? Chances are the answer is not too smart. A new generation of products are available that will automatically adjust your irrigation schedule based on actual site and weather conditions. These controllers can prevent irrigation when it rains, apply more water to your landscape during unexpected hot and dry spells, and automatically adjust watering to …

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Free Talk: Economic Value of Green: Knowledge is EmPOWERing

Local industry experts will speak about energy efficiency as it relates to construction, building codes, energy audits, the HERS index, gaining more value for appraisals, marketing and selling homes with energy efficient features for the highest possible sale value, where to start first when retrofitting a home with energy efficient features, and how to add green features to a mortgage. …

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The 123’s of Landscape Watering

Drab to Fab Before

Protect your landscape investment by knowing how to properly water your plants. Learn about the basic components of an irrigation system and how to use an irrigation timer. Receive the “Landscape Watering by the Numbers” guide that takes you through how much, how long, and how often to water your plants. Please Register at (623)930-3760 or greenliving@glendaleaz.com

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