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.
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!
Simple things you need to know to make your drip irrigation system efficient and easy to maintain. Irrigation Specialist Jeff Lee will show you how to design and install a drip irrigation system.
Learn how to choose, plant, and maintain healthy plants in our desert environment. We will cover pruning basics, tips and discuss a pruning schedule specific to desert plants. Registration Opens August 1st!
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!
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 …
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.
Come join in the conversation and be inspired to recycle and share the benefits and how-to's of living a sustainable lifestyle in our desert environment. Registration opens August 1st!
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 …
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!
Dirty electricity is a term coined by the electrical utility industry to describe electromagnetic interference (EMI) caused by plugging incompatible electronics into the electric grid, or outlets in your home or at work. Some levels of dirty electricity are found in almost every building. Wherever electronics like computers, battery chargers, WiFi, TVs, game consoles, compact fluorescent lighting or solar panels …
Did you know a diverse array of herbs grow well in our desert climate? Learn how to start and cultivate your own herb plants in a garden, container, or landscape area. You’ll be harvesting fresh herbs for cooking in no time! Registration opens August 1st!
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