Peoria- Container Gardening

Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, United States

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. Register Here! 

Queen Creek’s Setting your Irrigation Controller

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

Join Master Gardener Jeff Lee to learn irrigation controller best practices. Learn from a seasoned professional how to set up and program your irrigation controller to optimize water usage and promote healthy plant growth in the Arizona desert. This FREE Water-Smart Workshop will be held on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Queen Creek Library's Zane Grey Room …

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Tempe – Pruning Practices for a Natural Landscape

Tempe Women's Club Park 1265 N. College Ave., Tempe, AZ, United States

Learn about proper pruning practices for landscape plants and watch a live demonstration of proper pruning methods from the City of Tempe Urban Forester. Register Here!  

Avondale – Drought Tolerant Landscapes

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

Learn how to create a beautiful drought-tolerant landscape that saves you water and time. Register Here!

Glendale – Irrigation System Basics

Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona

Take control of your irrigation system and save water! Jonathan Manning, Certified Arborist and Manager from Elgin Nursery and Tree Farm, will provide a hands-on experience with programming a basic irrigation controller, and demonstrate simple repairs or retrofits that can help maintain or increase your system’s efficiency.

Peoria- Watering Plants in the Desert

Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, United States

Are you looking at your plants and asking yourself, did I water enough? In this class our expert will give you tips on how to ensure your plants are getting the right amount of water at the correct frequency. The key in the desert is to water deeply but infrequently and we will give you the tools you need to …

Chandler – Rainwater Harvesting

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

Reduce water use and save money with a well-designed, passive rainwater harvesting system. Register Here: chandleraz.gov/water

Peoria- Low Maintenance Desert Yards

Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, United States

Looking to re-vamp your landscape with a more desert-hardy and low-to-no maintenance flare, but unsure where to start? In this class a xeriscape design expert will walk you through important best practices for design, desert-adapted plant selection, and plant location tips that will help your landscape thrive, with little extra from you. Register Here! 

Glendale – Basic Yard Makeover

Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona

Does your landscape need a makeover? Learn how to begin your drab to fab renovation, no matter how small or large the space. Cathy Rymer, Master Gardener, Certified Arborist, retired Water Conservation Coordinator, author and experienced horticulturist, will share everything you need to know from planning, to turf removal, to plant selection, to renovate your yard with water conservation in-mind.

Buckeye – Pruning for Winter and Frost Protection

Coyote Library - Buckeye 21699 W Yuma Rd #116, Buckeye, United States

Learn how to properly prune your plants and trees for best optimal health and beauty as well as what to in case of frost. Register Here!