Are you ready to say goodbye to your water-thirsty lawn forever? Explore different options for removing grass and designing and installing an attractive, Arizona-friendly landscape. Jack Gilcrest is a Landscape Architect and instructor for the Desert Botanical Garden’s Desert Landscape School and The Design School at ASU. Click here to view a full listing of our classes.

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 you new to the Valley or have a newfound interest in desert plants? Discover common misconceptions associated with desert gardening and the fundamentals for watering, fertilizing, and pruning. 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. …

Nothing is tastier than a fresh meal made from homegrown vegetables. Learn what plants do the best here and some gardening dos and don’ts for Arizona that will help your plants thrive and provide this spring. February 19 - Saturday at 9 a.m. Rio Vista Rec Center - 8866 W. Thunderbird Rd.

The SRP Water Expo brings together members of our community virtually to celebrate water in the Valley and discover ways to conserve at home.

Come learn all about the process and benefits of turning yard waste and organic food scraps into vital nutrients for your soil. Compost reduces the need to water as often, as well as the need for commercial soil amendments and chemical fertilizers.

The SRP Water Expo brings together members of our community virtually to celebrate water in the Valley and discover ways to conserve at home.

The SRP Water Expo brings together members of our community virtually to celebrate water in the Valley and discover ways to conserve at home.

Take the mystery out of watering your landscape by learning how often, how much, and how long you should water. You'll learn how to address dry areas in your lawn, irrigation parts and valves as well as, how to adjust stations on your irrigation controller.

Irritated with your irrigation system? Jonathan Manning, certified Arborist and local Nurseryman, will share information about how to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair common issues with sprinklers, drip, and bubblers. Click here to view a full listing of our classes.

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.

Come take a tour of the Peoria Fusion Demonstration Garden with city staff as we talk about the benefits of xeriscaping and show examples of design and desert plant selection. March 12 - Saturday at 9 a.m. Fusion Xeriscape Garden - 8401 W. Monroe Ave.