Bring your desert soils back to life by using stormwater, plant trimmings, compost, and more. Discover how to assess soil type, understand how it is layered, and its infiltration capacity. Charlie Alcorn, Program Coordinator with Watershed Management Group, will discuss how these practices are a great way to have a more productive and healthy urban landscape! Sponsored by the city …
Protect your landscape investment! Is your landscape equipped to thrive in our region’s climate? Andrew Pirrone, Water Conservation Coordinator for the city of Goodyear, will showcase practical methods to increase the resiliency and health of your landscape while still providing shade, color, and texture. Sponsored by the city of Glendale Water Services Department, Conservation and Sustainable Living Division. In order …
Whether you’re a beginner or experienced gardener just looking for tips to make your garden more productive in our desert climate, this class is for you. You’ll learn how to plan, start and maintain a vegetable garden, as well as what will grow here and when to plant.
Are your energy bills on the rise, but you're not sure where to start to become more efficient? Our energy expert will walk you through basic home efficiency problem areas and tips on how to lower your energy use while staying comfortable. The class will also cover local and federal rebate and incentive programs. To register for in-person classes call …
Our southwest region is home to a multitude of wonderful herbal plants that enhance the beauty of your garden and your life. Discover which native herbs are fun to include in your herb garden, as well as those that add exciting landscape interest and have a wide variety of uses. Instructor: Kirti Mathura
Phoenix Water has partnered with Watershed Management Group to host a 5 plan series workshop to hydrate your neighborhood. Learn how to design an earth-friendly yard using simple earthworks and low-water-use plants. HYDRATE YOUR YARD: Learn to make a site assessment of your yard based on permaculture principles and find ways you can use land contouring to passively harvest rainwater on …
Are you noticing dry areas in your lawn? Are you confused about irrigation parts like a valves or controllers? Do you think a "station" is only a channel on TV? Take the mystery out of watering your landscape by learning how often, how much, and how long you should water. You’ll also see how to operate an irrigation timer. …
Are you working with limited outdoor space? Create a desert-friendly landscape with interesting, yet appropriate, plants for those small spaces. Kirti Mathura, garden author, has over 17 years of experience working at the Desert Botanical Garden and is currently the Program Coordinator for Smartscape at the University of Arizona’s Cooperative Extension. Sponsored by the city of Glendale Water Services Department, …
Phoenix Water has partnered with Watershed Management Group to host a 5 plan series workshop to hydrate your neighborhood. Learn how to design an earth-friendly yard using simple earthworks and low-water-use plants. HYDRATE YOUR PLANTS: In this session, we'll show you how to select low-water use plants compatible with our desert environment so you can create an appealing landscape, reduce …
Phoenix Water has partnered with Watershed Management Group to host a 5 plan series workshop to hydrate your neighborhood. Learn how to design an earth-friendly yard using simple earthworks and low-water-use plants. HYDRATE YOUR FOOD: In this session, you will learn how to use rain tanks to support your backyard vegetable and herb gardens, as well as fruit and shade …
Want to grow plants but don't have the yard space for in-ground planters? Our plant expert will talk about container types and size, potting mix, water, fertilizer, and a list of plants that actually prefer growing in containers. Class includes a planting demonstration and participants will take home a free 2'' plant. To register for in-person classes call 623-773-7137 or …
Irrigation controllers can seem intimidating but they are actually very simple. Come learn five pieces of information that will help you create a complete watering program. Learn advanced programming of your controller to deliver the right amount of water at the right times. Instructor: Jeff Lee
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