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.
If you missed any of the landscape classes and have a question on gardening, watering, or maintenance. Come join us. Email eavila@avondale.org or call Esmie Avila at 623.333.4422 to register.
From exotic to native fruits this class describes over 20 different types of fruit in detail. Discussion will cover water, fertilizer, pollination, fruit thinning and planting tips. Email eavila@avondale.org or call Esmie Avila at 623.333.4422 to register.
Discuss landscape and water management for large properties with questions and answers following presentation. Email eavila@avondale.org or call Esmie Avila at 623.333.4422 to register.
Are you interested in turning your kitchen scraps and yard waste into compost? Copy Mother Nature’s original system of recycling organic materials into rich soil nutrients. Listen to Pam Perry, a local garden expert, talk about the tricks and tasks of home composting. Compost makes for a happy garden, which makes for a happy gardener! Win a composter, donated by …
Mantenimiento de plantas – riego y poda Esta clase sera la base para entender la relación entre plantas, suelos y agua. Dividiendo el mantenimiento de plantas del desierto en dos categorias riego y poda. Se descutira la serie de mecansimos que la planta utiliza para regular el uso de agua y como desarollar una eficiente metodología de poda y aprender …
Have you wanted to “go green” and save money at home? The City of Glendale Water Services Department and Sanitation Department staff are teaming up to share simple ways to reduce your water, energy, and household waste. Glendale residents that attend this class will receive free water- and energy- efficiency devices*, including a four-pack of compact fluorescent light bulbs and …
This class is part of the Scottsdale Library Garden Week at the Mustang Library. Water-efficient desert gardening is possible. Learn about soil preparation, plant selection and plant care for a bountiful, water-wise harvest.
Join us for a lively discussion and update on rooftop solar, distributed energy, load management, incentives and the future of photovoltaics (PV) in the Desert Southwest. Hear about the latest energy storage technologies and the city’s largest solar PV installation using battery storage to reduce peak demand.
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