Did you know that desert regions offers an abundance of edible plants? Our plant expert will share with you some fantastic desert plants that can offer tasty treats and still provide a vibrant native appeal to the landscape.

Keeping your sprinkler and bubbler systems in top shape will ensure you use just the right amount of water. Learn what the different components are and how they are assembled. Learn how to do simple things like replacing nozzles all the way to diagnosing and repairing irrigation valves.   Instructor: Jeff Lee

Water efficiency in our landscapes is increasingly important. Can we still have beautiful landscapes in a time of extreme drought? With sensible planning of our landscapes, followed by proper all-around maintenance, we can continue to enjoy thriving outdoor spaces.   Instructor: Kirti Mathura

Our unique and extreme climate in central Arizona makes growing fruit trees a challenge. Come learn how to care for citrus trees and a variety of other fruit trees that can thrive here locally. Jonathan Manning, a certified arborist, will share his 30 years of experience growing fruit trees in the Sonoran Desert. Sponsored by the city of Glendale Water …

Adjusting your watering schedules more often saves water and is better for the landscape. The most accurate way is to adjust the watering each time based on the weather since the last time it watered. Learn how smart controllers do all this on their own and how to select the right controller for our region and your yard.   Instructor: …

Cactus are uniquely suited to our desert climate and they are coveted by collectors all over the globe for their distinct and unique character. There are a few varieties that give you the most bang for your buck including beautiful flowers, amazing form, and easy to care for. Join us and find out more about these superstars, including selection, care, …

Adjusting your watering schedules more often saves water and is better for the landscape. The most accurate way is to adjust the watering each time based on the weather since the last time it watered. Learn how smart controllers do all this on their own and how to select the right controller for our region and your yard.

Are you ready to say goodbye to your water-thirsty lawn forever? Explore different options for removing grass and designing and installing an attractive, Arizona-friendly landscape. Jack Gilcrest is a Landscape Architect and instructor for the Desert Botanical Garden’s Desert Landscape School and The Design School at ASU. Click here to view a full listing of our classes.

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced gardener just looking for tips to make your garden more productive in our desert climate, this class is for you. You’ll learn how to plan, start and maintain a vegetable garden, as well as what will grow here and when to plant.

Are you new to the Valley or have a newfound interest in desert plants? Discover common misconceptions associated with desert gardening and the fundamentals for watering, fertilizing, and pruning. Kirti Mathura, garden author, has over 17 years of experience working at the Desert Botanical Garden and is currently the Program Coordinator for Smartscape at the University of Arizona’s Cooperative Extension. …