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. …
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
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 …
This introductory class covers the basics of pruning to keep your green investments healthy, functional and looking great. Learn the art and science of good pruning, including how to prune young trees for good structure. After this class, you will be ready to prune your trees and shrubs with confidence. Email eavila@avondale.org or call Esmie Avila at 623.333.4422 to register.
Come learn the process of turning yard waste, organic food scraps and degradable recyclables into vital nutrients for your garden soil. Compost supports plant growth, helps build resistance and tolerance to disease and creates a more absorbent soil. It also reduces the need to water as frequently as well as the need for commercial soil amendments and chemical fertilizers. Class if free, but you …
Turn your yard into a wildlife sanctuary! Learn how to create an inviting environment for hummingbirds, butterflies and other creatures using a wonderful array of beautiful native and desert-adapted plants. Class is free, however, please register.
Attention all foodies! Grow your yard and eat it, too! The Linking Edible Arizona Forests (LEAF) Network will be teaching this class on how to create a desert food forest in your yard. Mesquite, prickly pear, and agave are just a handful of tasty plants that thrive in the low desert. Gain a new appreciation of the Sonoran Desert by …
Creating water and energy efficient landscapes. Looking for advice on landscape design and/or small space renovations? This class will focus on landscape design that work for arid regions and will include easy and proper plant placement and water harvesting techniques. Each attendee will leave with a good start on their specific landscape design. Email eavila@avondale.org or call Esmie Avila at 623.333.4422 to …
Whether you're a wildlife watcher, photographer, or just enjoy living in harmony with nature, this workshop is for you. A well-built and organically kept pond or water garden can be the perfect addition to a natural desert environment. In addition to being cost effective, water efficient, and low maintenance, a pond offers an enjoyable, relaxing, and entertaining alternative to a …
This class covers every detail of growing plants in containers. From choosing your pot, soil, watering and fertilizing. There will be demonstrations of potting techniques and examples of different containers and soil. Email eavila@avondale.org or call Esmie Avila at 623.333.4422 to register.
Discover a new generation of irrigation controllers that takes into account local weather conditions or soil moisture levels and waters accordingly, and how these “smart” controllers can benefit your yard, community or business. Class is free, however, please register.
Easy, practical advice to help you maintain a healthy, beautiful and water efficient lawn. Learn how to properly water and care for lawns with an emphasis on the installation and watering of winter lawns.
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