Have you ever been curious how to pick out, plant, and maintain healthy plants? What about learning pruning basics like general tips and a pruning schedule specific to desert plants? Join Landscape Designer Jo Miller and demystify desert plants and pruning.
Saving water, even in desert conditions, isn’t hard if you’re smart about it. Join Master Gardener Carol Stuttard to learn some of the simple, inexpensive and low-tech gardening strategies of water-wise gardening. Learn how to select, plant and care for vegetables, herbs, fruits and citrus for a bountiful harvest.
Take a walking tour (2 miles) through the Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden at Chaparral Park. See water-thrifty plants in action and have your desert plant questions answered by an expert. Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden Location: Southeast corner of McDonald Drive and Hayden Road near the dog park.
Your garden has sprouted, and you’re finally enjoying the fruits of your labors. What happens next? Join us for the final session of our spring "Garden Like a Pro" series and learn from Kaylee Colter, registered landscape architect, how to extend your current growing season, transition from one season to the next, and harvest and save seeds for later planting.
Come and learn where your water comes from, how it gets to your home and how the current drought impacts you and your neighbors.
Learn how our native plants can create a beautiful, low-maintenance, and low-water use landscape. Classes are free but you must register at: https://www.chandleraz.gov/residents/water/water-conservation/education-and-resources/landscaping-and-irrigation-workshops
Do you love fragrant flowers and foliage that pleases the senses and enhances the character of your landscape? If so, we’ve got the class for you! Kirti Mathura, Master Gardener, will provide an overview of Arizona-friendly plants that will add enchanting scents to your landscape. REGISTER AT: 623-930-3760 or greenliving@glendaleaz.com ADDITIONAL INFO AT: GlendaleAZ.com/WaterConservation/classesandeducation.cfm Sponsored by the City of Glendale …
Radiant Cooling & Other Alternatives to Conventional Air Conditioning Did you know that 43% of all electricity consumed in Phoenixmetro area homes is used for air conditioning? Learn about mean radiant temperatures and ef cient ways to remove heatwhile improving thermal comfort and saving energy. Discover the advantages of radiant cooling systems and hydronic technologies.
Don't let your irrigation controller intimidate you. Irrigation Specialist Andrew Pirrone will help you understand your yard's watering needs and teach you how to properly program your irrigation controller. Workshop includes proper watering instruction and hands-on controller programming.
Learn practical advice for maintaining a healthy, beautiful, and water-efficient lawn. Classes are free but you must register online at: https://www.chandleraz.gov/residents/water/water-conservation/education-and-resources/landscaping-and-irrigation-workshops
City of Phoenix Water Customers: Learn more about where your water comes from, how water gets to us, how we use water, where it goes to and how the city of Phoenix is planning for the future. To register for this free workshop, please visit phoenix.gov/wrc. Walk-ins are accepted as long as space permits.
Master Gardener, Laura Ward, will share information about the characteristics of our desert soils and how to use fertilizers to keep your plants, shrubs, and trees healthy. She will discuss when and how to use compost and fertilizer, as well as when you can save your money and skip the fertilizer.
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