• Mesa Plant Nursery Pop-Up Event – Summer Winds

    Summer Winds Nursery 3160 S Country Club Dr, Mesa, United States

    Get tree and planting questions answered in person and meet the City of Mesa’s Urban Forest Program Manager and water conservation staff at Summer Winds Nursery. Learn about Mesa's Trees Are Cool initiative and about the Grass-to-Xeriscape incentive where residential customers can qualify for up to $1,100. Mesa will also be distributing the newly updated Landscape Plants for the Arizona …

    Free
  • Peoria – Container Gardens in the Desert

    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.

  • Chandler – Desert Plants’ Survival Guide

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

    Learn the art of plant care at our workshop. From planting to pruning, we’ve got you covered. Get tips on proper watering fertilizing, and pest prevention. Plus, get a sneak peek into Chandler’s Arbor Day festivities.

  • Peoria – Xeriscape Design: New Design Samples

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

    When planning a landscape refresh that thrives here in our desert location, having a well thought out plan will be essential for success.A local landscape architect will talk about best practices to design a thriving lovely landscape, and then share three Peoria sample designs created for you to use as a guide.

  • Scottsdale: Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert (New Book Launch)

    City of Scottsdale - Civic Center Library 3839 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ

    Join Scottsdale Water Conservation as our irrigation specialists discuss the best plants for your low water use landscape. In this workshop you will learn about Arizona-Friendly plant species, planting techniques, and how to efficiently water and prune your water-wise plants. We will also be debuting the new Landscape Plants for the Arizona booklet. Please arrive 15 minutes early to locate …

  • Peoria – The Fun About Succulents

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

    Did you know all cacti are succulents but not all succulents are cacti? There are so many types, shapes, sizes, and varieties of succulents out there. Our desert horticulture expert will share types of succulents and cacti that can be star features in your landscape.

  • Glendale – Planting for Pollinators

    Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona

    Create a garden that benefits bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, bats, and beetles! Pollinators play an important role in our ecosystems, economies, and agriculture. We can all do our part to protect pollinators by changing the way we garden and embracing sustainable landscape practices that help pollinators thrive. Erin Hutton, Landscape Designer and instructor for the Desert Botanical Garden's Design credential, …

  • Goodyear – Converting Lawn to Xeriscape

    Goodyear Georgia T Lord Library 1900 N. Civic Square, Goodyear, Arizona, United States

    Learn the steps and best practices for converting your lawn to low water use plants. Register here

    Free
  • Scottsdale: Conserve and Save with WaterSmart

    Virtual, Microsoft Teams Meeting

    This workshop is intended for current Scottsdale Water customers. Register to receive a virtual meeting link where you will learn how to use Scottsdale’s free WaterSmart portal! Scottsdale water customers will see a demo on how to navigate the portal, track their water use, and also be provided with practical tips to reduce water waste and proactively watch for unplanned …

  • Tempe: Drip Design, Installation, and Maintenance

    Tempe Public Library, 3500 S Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ 85282 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe, Arizona, United States

    Learn the basics of designing, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing residential drip irrigation systems.