Peoria’s free landscape workshop: Container gardening in the desert southwest

If you have limited space, poor soil, or problems with pests, container gardening may be an alternative to planting directly in the ground. Explore different types of planting containers, what types of plants to grow, and caring for container plants. Registration opens August 1st!

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Peoria’s free landscape workshop: Tree planting & care for homeowners

How big is the cute baby tree in your yard going to get? A tree that will get too big for its location will lead to damage of surrounding foundations and sidewalks, neighbor disputes, and eventually the huge cost of removal. Different species will be discussed thoroughly including photos, pros, cons, tips on special care. Registration opens August 1st!

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Peoria’s free landscape workshop: Rainwater harvesting

Considering rainwater harvesting and grey-water use for your home? Is there enough rain to support landscape plants? Learn how to harvest rain for your garden; how to calculate needs for an average home in Phoenix, and discuss techniques that work in our desert climate. Registration opens August 1st!

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Water=Life Event

Water=Life is a comprehensive project consisting of a series of free community workshops leading up to a 9-day installation of collaborative art in Riverview Park. The culminating event is intended to look at the history and future of water in the Valley, and more specifically, to consider the numerous canals that nourished the Ancient Sonoran People who built them. Adjacent …

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Surprise’s free landscape workshop: Irrigation efficiency

How do I know if I'm getting the most out of my irrigation system? Irrigation expert, Dave Pratt, will give you tips and tricks for maximizing efficiency of your irrigation equipment, controller, and layout.

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Peoria’s free landscape workshop: Clean cooking with garden greens

Learn how to prepare simple, healthy dishes with local in-season Arizona produce from your own garden, a community garden, or local farmers market! We will prepare a few simple veggie dishes with in season produce and learn more about the health benefits of 'clean' eating! Instructor is an integrative nutritionist, educator, published author, and professionally certified in plant-based cooking. Registration …

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Peoria’s free landscape workshop: Natural pest control – nature’s ninjas

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Learn how to create a balanced ecosystem in your own back yard, providing a haven for beneficial insects and pollinators that will keep your garden (and your family) naturally safe from commercial pesticides. Instructed by Jonathan Manning, co-owner of Holiday Farms, a local farm producing edible fruits without the use of pesticides. Registration opens August 1st!

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