A diverse array of herbs grows well in the desert and can be included in your herb garden.  Learn the basic needs of a range herbal delights, soil preparation, proper watering, and best maintenance practices.

Get your garden growing in our unique desert environment. Discover how to overcome the challenges of our environment. Learn proper planting seasons, strategies and resources for a bountiful harvest.

Having trouble understanding the complexities of your smart timer? This classes will take the mystery out of programming your Rachio irrigation controller and will teach you how to program to water efficiently.

Having trouble understanding the complexities of your timer? This class will take the mystery out of programming your BHyve irrigation controllers and will teach you how to program to water efficiently.

Rainwater – it’s free, fresh, and filling! This class is all about the Watershed Management Group’s three S’s: slow, spread, and sink. Learn how to use passive rainwater harvesting to create a series of berms, basins, and swales that will direct rainwater to beneficial use for plants while reducing flooding and erosion in your yard. Venue: Zoom webinar Organizer: City …

How big of a tree do you need? A tree that is too big for its location will eventually lead to the damage of surrounding sidewalks, neighbor disputes, and eventually the huge cost of removal. In this class a certified arborist will go over small to moderate tree options that work with our climate including photos, pros, cons, and tips …

Learn the basics of landscape container gardening for patios or yard accents, as well as selection of plant size, shape and color to create intriguing arrangements. With the right container plants, you can even attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

The Sonoran Desert is one of the most ecologically diverse deserts in the U.S. Many native plants were important sources of food and medicine for indigenous people. Get a whole new appreciation for the desert by learning about edible and medicinal plants. *The information shared in this class does not constitute medical or dietary advice. Venue: Zoom webinar Organizer: City …

Now more than ever our native wildlife needs help to continue to thrive in our urban areas. You can help by turning your yard into a mini wildlife sanctuary! It's easy to create an inviting environment for birds, butterflies and other creatures using a wonderful array of native and desert adapted plants.

Wondering about how long, how much and when to water your landscape? This class will take the mystery out of yard watering and will teach you the how, when and where of landscape irrigation.

Get familiar with a wide variety of intriguing sculptural forms that can embellish your desert landscape. These plants are drought tolerant and low maintenance, yet provide a range of color, texture, and size – who could ask for more? Learn how to use them for maximum effect in your garden. Venue: Zoom webinar Organizer: City of Glendale 623.930.3760 greenliving@glendaleaz.com https://www.glendaleaz.com/Live/City_Services/Water_Services/water_conservation_and_sustainable_living