Glendale – Landscaping for Small Spaces

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, …

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PHX Water Virtual Workshops – Hydrate Your Plants

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 …

PHX Water Virtual Workshops – Hydrate Your Food

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 …

Peoria – Container Gardening

Rio Vista Recreation Center

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 …

Chandler/Queen Creek – Controller Programming Basics

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

Glendale – Save Money, Energy, and Water at Home

The city of Glendale Water Services Department and SRP are teaming up to provide residents with easy tips on how to save money, energy, and water at home while promoting comfort and livability. Bonus: Glendale residents that respond to an online survey after the webinar will be entered in a random drawing for a chance to win great efficient prizes …

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PHX Water Virtual Workshops – Hydrate Your Soils

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 Soils: In this session, we'll be talking about soil health. We'll look at your soil characteristics, how to best work with the soil type you've got, and …

Chandler/Queen Creek – Basic Yard/Lawn Makeover

Does your landscape need a makeover? Perhaps just a tune up? This class will show you how to develop a plan for your yard and incorporate design elements. You’ll also learn about using colors, textures, and focal points to your advantage. Lawn removal/conversion will also be discussed along with rebates offered.   Instructor: Cathy Rymer

Peoria – Herb Gardening in the Desert

Do you want to grow tasty herbs and culinary flavors in your own backyard? Join us for this virtual class as a gardening expert walks through the best herbs that are very successful in the fall. Many fall planted herbs share garden space with fall greens and a number of winter veggies. Homegrown and fresh picked they add zest to …

PHX Water Virtual Workshops – Hydrate With Greywater

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 WITH GREYWATER: In this session, we'll share design considerations for gravity based greywater systems and laundry-to-landscape systems. We'll also touch on best practices for greywater reuse and …

DIY Drip System Troubleshooting

Drip irrigation can be very efficient because it delivers the water very slowly. That also makes identifying problems a little tricky. Learn all the different components that go into a proper drip irrigation system. Learn the most common problems of a drip irrigation system and how to fix them. Instructor: Jeff Lee

Chandler/Queen Creek – Cacti & Succulents For Desert Gardens

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.   Instructor: Kirti Mathura