Chandler – Backyard Composting & Vermiculture

City of Chandler Basha Library 5990 S Val Vista Dr, Chandler, Arizona

Learn how to use kitchen waste, yard scraps, and worms to transform your backyard into a healthy garden! Register here: chandleraz.gov/water

Queen Creek’s Veggie Gardening in the Desert

Town of Queen Creek Library 21802 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ, United States

Join Master Gardener Cathy Rymer and discover the secrets to successfully plant, irrigate and grow vegetables in our desert environment! You will also learn to tell the good bugs from the bad and how to safely eliminate the ones we don't want in our gardens. This FREE Water-Smart Workshop will be held on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 9 to 11 a.m. in …

Free

Mesa’s Grass-to-Xeriscape: Saving More Than Water

Are people asking you “what’s up?” and you find yourself answering “my water bill”? Maybe it’s time to get rid of the grass or water-thirsty plants and replace them with a Xeriscape, which creates a beautiful, commonsense landscape that reduces water use, and provides cooling shade with a bonus of being much easier to maintain. Once the grass is removed …

Free

Avondale – Veggie Gardening 101

Sonoran Conference Room 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, AZ, United States

The down-and-dirty basics of gardening so you can have a successful fall crop! This class is in person only and will be held in the Sonoran Conference Room at City Hall from 11 am-1 pm. Register Here

Chandler – Desert Edible Gardens

City of Chandler Sunset Library 4930 W Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ, United States

Discover varieties of native crops and learn how to grow these desert edibles in your garden. Register here: chandleraz.gov/water

Avondale – Irrigation 101

MOSC - Lantana Room 399 E Lower Buckeye Rd, Avondale, AK, United States

Irrigation troubles? This is the class for you! Learn all there is to know about checking and maintaining your irrigation system in this comprehensive class where you will be sure to get the most from your irrigation system. This class is in person only and being held at the Public Works main offices on Lower Buckeye and 4th street in …

Chandler – How Chandler’s Prepared for Drought

City of Chandler Hamilton Library 3700 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, United States

Learn about the latest drought conditions and how Chandler is prepared for a water shortage. Register Here: chandleraz.gov/water

Chandler – Programming Smart Irrigation Controllers

City of Chandler Sunset Library 4930 W Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ, United States

How to program a smart controller based on landscape design, soil and weather conditions. Register Here: chandleraz.gov/water

Glendale – Fall Raised Bed Veggie Gardening

Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona

Don’t let a small yard limit your veggie gardening opportunities. Growing food in raised beds is a great way to make the most out of small spaces or challenging soil. Emily Heller, Master Gardener and urban farmer from Bene Vivendo, will cover sustainable gardening methods used for raised garden beds, including soil amendments, plant selection, and watering requirements.

Chandler – Heat-Proof Desert Gardening

City of Chandler Downtown Library 22 S Delaware St, Chandler, AZ, United States

Explore ways to heat-proof plants and minimize the effects of hot summers on your garden. Register Here: chandleraz.gov/water