Do you ever wonder if that insect lurking in your garden is a friend or foe? Insects play a vital role in the local ecology and most are beneficial to your garden. Carol Stuttard, Maricopa County Master Gardener, will introduce you to the wonderful and fascinating world of insects to help you discover who are your garden’s allies and enemies. …
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.
Make kitchen scraps into black gold for your garden or container plants. We'll talk about how to use a composting container and start composting your kitchen scraps, leaves and other inputs to make great compost. Arizona Master Gardeners are university-trained volunteers who serve as community educators. They work with the University of Arizona providing research based information on environmentally responsible …
Learn about the University of Arizona Master Gardener Volunteer Program, the plethora of resources the program has made available to you as a gardener, how to request help with plant or pest problems and how to be trained and certified as a master gardener yourself! Arizona Master Gardeners are university-trained volunteers who serve as community educators. They work with the …
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.
How smart is your irrigation controller? Chances are, not too smart. The newest generation of irrigation products available automatically adjusts irrigation schedules based on actual site characteristics and weather conditions. These controllers can cut back irrigation if it rains; apply more water during unexpected hot or dry spells; and automatically adjust watering to reduce runoff from slopes. Learn how this …
Come join in the conversation and be inspired to grow as urban gardeners share the benefits and how-tos of growing your own healthy food, herbs, edible flowers and fruit trees in our desert environment. Learn about our planting and harvesting seasons, as well as the importance of seed saving. Hear the latest news about ancient grains. Includes a lively, interactive …
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 …
Getting plants to thrive in the low desert takes more than luck; it takes proper plant selection, installation, watering, and maintenance. Jo Miller, Landscape Designer, will cover the basics on how to create a hardy, healthy, and harmonious landscape. REGISTER AT: 623-930-3760 or greenliving@glendaleaz.com ADDITIONAL INFO AT: GlendaleAZ.com/WaterConservation/classesandeducation.cfm Sponsored by the City of Glendale Water Services Department – Conservation and …
This is a favorite topic in the valley. We will discuss the proper care, irrigation, fertilization and pruning for healthy citrus trees. We will also discuss different citrus fruit types and the citrus harvesting calendar. Arizona Master Gardeners are university-trained volunteers who serve as community educators. They work with the University of Arizona providing research based information on environmentally responsible …
It can be challenging to garden and landscape here in the Sonoran Desert. The rules are different and the plants you grew “back home” just aren’t happy here. Learn how to use desert-adapted plants that are “happy” in our heavy, alkaline soil to design a colorful and fragrant extension of your living space. The Town of Queen Creek offers free …
Leave the hedge trimmers in the shed because we'll discuss how keep plants looking natural as well as tidy with natural pruning. We will also talk about propagating plants, from both seeds and cuttings. Arizona Master Gardeners are university-trained volunteers who serve as community educators. They work with the University of Arizona providing research based information on environmentally responsible gardening …
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