Hydrate Mesa: Hydrate Your Food with Rainwater Harvesting

Watershed Management Group's popular Hydrate project series is coming to Mesa! Hydrate Mesa will teach you how to create a sustainable backyard oasis at your own home. The Hydrate Mesa series will be held at the Mesa Main Library on Tuesday evenings (Aug. 23 to Sept. 7) from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.  For every session you attend, you'll receive a raffle ticket to be entered in a drawing for water-harvesting …

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FREE Landscaping Workshop – Water Wise Edible Gardening

Take advantage of this timely workshop to get your garden growing in our unique desert environment. You’ll discover the importance and details of soil preparation and how to overcome the challenges of our environment. Taught by a Master Gardener, you’ll learn how to select, plant and care for vegetables / herbs / fruits and citrus for a bountiful harvest.  Classes …

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Free Workshop – Water Wise Edible Gardening

Take advantage of this timely workshop to get your garden growing in our unique desert environment. You’ll discover the importance and details of soil preparation and how to overcome the challenges of our environment. Taught by a Master Gardener, you’ll learn how to select, plant and care for vegetables / herbs / fruits and citrus for a bountiful harvest.   …

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The Dirt on Desert Composting

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Did you know that approximately 21% of all municipal solid waste is food waste? Learn how to turn your foodwaste into 'black gold' while reducing landll space! Learn what makes healthy soil and what happens when materials are composted. This class is for both beginning composters and those who want to advance their methods!  

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FREE Irrigation Workshop – The ABC’s of Yard Watering & Timer Instruction

Wondering about how long, how much and when to water your landscape? You’re not alone - outdoor watering is often a place where water is wasted. This class will take the mystery out of irrigation and will teach you the how, when and where of landscape watering. Participants will learn how to program an irrigation timer using actual controllers (timers). …

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Hydrate Mesa: Hydrate Your Soils with Rainwater & Greywater Harvesting

Watershed Management Group's popular Hydrate project series is coming to Mesa! Hydrate Mesa will teach you how to create a sustainable backyard oasis at your own home. The Hydrate Mesa series will be held at the Mesa Main Library on Tuesday evenings (Aug. 23 to Sept. 7) from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.  For every session you attend, you'll receive a raffle ticket to be entered in a drawing for water-harvesting …

Free

Vegetable Gardening in Tune with the Desert

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Here in the low desert we are lucky enough to have two growing seasons- fall and spring. Gardening expert, Carol Stuttard, will help you master vegetable gardening this fall. Learn about plant selection, soil preparation, and seasonal tips to give your garden the kick-start it needs for producing homegrown vegetables. Register at: 623.930.3760 or greenliving@glendaleaz.com

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Hydrate Mesa: Hydrate with Greywater

Watershed Management Group’s popular Hydrate project series is coming to Mesa! Hydrate Mesa will teach you how to create a sustainable backyard oasis at your own home. The Hydrate Mesa series will be held at the Mesa Main Library on Tuesday evenings (Aug. 23 to Sept. 7) from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Join us for the first session on Aug. …

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FREE Irrigation Workshop – ‘Smart’ Irrigation Controllers

How smart is your irrigation controller? Chances are the answer is not too smart. A new generation of products are available that will automatically adjust your irrigation schedule based on actual site and weather conditions. These controllers can prevent irrigation when it rains, apply more water to your landscape during unexpected hot and dry spells, and automatically adjust watering to …

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FREE Workshop – Pruning & Maintaining Your Landscape

Trees and shrubs are the most important living elements of your landscape. Join an ISA certified arborist for this introductory presentation to learn the basics of pruning to keep your investments healthy, functional and looking great. You will learn the art and science of good pruning, including how to prune young trees for good structure, the five types of pruning …

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All About Grass – Homeowners Guide to Lush Lawns

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Easy, practical advice to help you maintain a healthy, beautiful and water e-cient lawn. Learn how to properly water and care for lawns with an emphasis on the installation and watering of winter lawns.  

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Lawn Alternatives

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Would you like to have a low maintenance and water friendly yard that still has “green” appeal? Landscape expert, Jo Miller, will talk about several organic ground cover alternatives to grass that will be green and lean in water use. Register at: 623.930.3760 or greenliving@glendaleaz.com

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