Queen Creek: Container Gardening
Town of Queen Creek Library 21802 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ, United StatesDiscover the joy of gardening in limited spaces with our Container Gardening class! Whether you have a small balcony or a tiny patio or want to add greenery to your home, container gardening is the perfect solution. In this free, hands-on workshop taught by a local expert, you'll learn the essentials of container gardening — from selecting the proper containers …
Goodyear: Pruning Desert Plants & Trees
Georgia T Lord Library 1900 N Civic Sq, Goodyear, United StatesChandler: Prune like a Pro, Mastering Shrub and Tree Care
City of Chandler Downtown Library 22 S Delaware St, Chandler, AZ, United StatesThis workshop, led by a certified arborist, will teach you essential pruning techniques to improve the shape, health, and longevity of your trees and shrubs. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, you’ll walk away with practical, expert-approved advice.
Peoria: Vegetable Gardening
Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, United StatesSpring is the time to plant your vegetable garden! Discover what plants do best in the Arizona springtime. From planting tips to harvesting tricks, join us as we cover everything you need to know to create a bountiful garden!
Glendale – Building Healthy Soil
Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, ArizonaChop and drop your plant trimmings, leave the leaves, make compost tea, and go chemical-free! The secret to a productive vegetable garden, food forest, and drought resilient landscape is underneath the surface. Healthy soils include a diverse population of microorganisms that work together to create an ecosystem where plants and their roots thrive. Discover how easy it is to compost …
Avondale: Fruit Trees in the Desert
399 E. Lower Buckeye Rd.Mesa’s Grass-to-Xeriscape: Sustainable, Water-Smart Landscaping
Mesa Main Library 64 E 1st Street, Mesa, AZ, United StatesAre you ready to replace your grass and water-thirsty plants with a Xeriscape? This approach creates a beautiful and practical landscape that reduces water usage, provides cooling shade, and is much easier to maintain. City of Mesa staff will present information about Mesa’s Grass-to-Xeriscape Landscape Program, which now offers up to $1,100 for qualifying conversions. Following this, our favorite AZ …
Avondale: Pollinators in m y Backyard
399 E. Lower Buckeye Rd.Queen Creek: Composting
Town of Queen Creek Library 21802 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ, United StatesJoin our composting class to learn how to transform 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 expert, you'll gain the knowledge and skills to become a successful composter. …
Peoria: Recycing 101
Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, United StatesRecycling can be confusing, but we are here to help! Recycling staff will guide you through what items are accepted in Peoria’s recycling program versus items meant for the trash. Learn why recycling properly is important and how diverting waste from landfills promotes a sustainable future!
Glendale – Xeriscape Garden Walk & Talk
Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, ArizonaTake a leisurely stroll through the Glendale Xeriscape Demonstration Garden that surrounds the Glendale Main Library (5959 W Brown St). Embrace xeriscapes and see living examples of low-water-use plants in-person with Landscape Architect and Watershed Management Group certified rainwater harvesting professional, Kaylee Colter. ***We recommend bringing a water bottle, wearing close-toed shoes, a hat, and sunglasses.***