Glendale – Desert Edible Gardening

Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona

Grow your yard and eat it, too! Learn how to grow an edible garden in the Arizona Desert. Cathy Rymer, Master Gardener, Certified Arborist, retired Water Conservation Coordinator, author, and experienced horticulturist will share everything you need to know from Spring selection, planting, and maintenance with heirloom veggies and fruit choices. The class will also include information on native desert …

Peoria – Water and Solid Waste in Peoria

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

Join city of Peoria water and solid waste staff members as they talk about where your water comes from, water resiliency, how your trash is disposed of, where the recyclables go and how to conserve and preserve in both areas. To register click here and look under "Green Living" or call 623.773.7137

Free

Avondale – Veggie Gardening

Avondale Resource Center 995 E. Riley Dr, Avondale, AZ, United States

Learn about which vegetables grow in which seasons, and how best to cultivate them. Register here

Free

Queen Creek – Container Gardening

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

Discover the joy of gardening in limited spaces with our Container Gardening class! Whether you have a small balcony or a tiny patio or simply want to add greenery to your home, container gardening is the perfect solution.   In this hands-on workshop taught by a local Master Gardener, you'll learn the essentials of container gardening — from selecting the …

Free

Chandler – Landscape Pruning and Maintenance

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

Need to prune your landscape? Learn the basics of pruning by attending this hands-on workshop! You'll learn why, when, and how to prune vegetation in order to maintain a healthy and beautiful landscape throughout the year. Register here!

Free

Chandler – Backyard Composting

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

Have you ever wanted to try composting but aren't sure how to start? We've got you covered! This workshop will teach you how to turn your at-home organic matter into fertilizer that reduces the need for additional water and synthetic fertilizers. Register here!

Free

Queen Creek – Pruning

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

Trees and shrubs are the most essential living elements of your landscape. Join us for this introductory presentation taught by an ISA-certified arborist, and learn the basics of pruning to keep your investments healthy, functional and looking great!   You will learn the art and science of good pruning at this free workshop, including: How to prune young trees for …

Free

Avondale – Pollinator Gardens

Avondale Public Works Classroom 399 E Lower Buckeye, Avondale, AZ, United States

Check out which plants are best to promote pollinators and native wildlife in your yard. Register here

Free

Peoria – Proper Plant Selection and Placement

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

The key to a healthy, long-lasting plant can boil down to one phrase, “The right plant for the right place.” In this class we will talk about how to properly select a plant and planting location, so your landscape can thrive while you save on water and maintenance. To register click here and look under "Green Living" or call 623.773.7137

Glendale – Resourceful Desert Gardening

Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona

Grow your garden on a budget! Propagating desert cacti, succulents, and herbaceous plants is one of the easiest ways to grow your garden while saving money. Jonathan Manning, from Elgin Nursery and Tree Farm, will go over everything you need to know from seed saving and starting plants, to harvesting “pups” and softwood cuttings, to dividing and splitting plants. P.S. …

Queen Creek – Composting

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

Join our composting class to unlock the secrets of transforming kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich, organic compost for your garden and beyond!   Composting is an environmentally responsible way to manage organic waste and a valuable resource for enhancing soil fertility. In this workshop taught by a local Master Gardener, you'll gain the knowledge and skills to become …

Free

Chandler – Rainwater Harvesting

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

Learn how to create a well-designed, rainwater harvesting system for your landscape. Creating swales (depressions in your landscape) will store water in your yard to nourish plants and provide groundwater recharge. The system will prevent runoff, allowing you to reduce your water use and save money during the rainy season. Once a rainwater harvesting system is set up, costs and …

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