Convert our 8 inches of yearly rainfall into thousands of gallons of water to nourish your plants The Valley gets about 8 inches of rainfall per year – but do you know how many potential gallons of harvested rainwater that translates to? We’ll show how you can harvest thousands of gallons of water each year at your own home to …
Take advantage of this timely workshop to get your garden growing and learn strategies to overcome the challenges of our environment. Class will cover planting seasons and watering. Speaker: Kirti Mathura, Horticulturist, Garden Author and Master Gardener. Please register at eavila@avondale.org or by calling Esmie Avila at 623.333.4422.
Learn how to prepare simple, healthy dishes with local in-season Arizona produce from your own garden, a community garden, or local farmers market! We will prepare a few simple veggie dishes with in season produce and learn more about the healthy benefits of 'clean' eating! Instructor is an integrative nutritionist, educator, published author, and professionally certified in plant-based cooking.
Create a beautiful landscape with native plants and trees How can you create a beautiful, lush landscape while conserving water? WMG’s guest speaker from the Desert Botanical Garden will show you how to select native plants to build wildlife habitat, shade your home, and create an appealing landscape for your yard. $20 registration fee includes project folder and materials, a …
Horticulturalist Kirti Mathura will show you techniques for propagating plants, including how to collect and sow seeds, divide specialized structures and take cuttings to enhance your garden and save money. Speaker: Kirti Mathura, Horticulturist, Garden Author and Master Gardener. Please register at eavila@avondale.org or by calling Esmie Avila at 623.333.4422.
It’s All About Water Conference & Symposium This Conference and Symposium is hosted by the Rio Verde Community Association, an Audubon International Certified Sustainable Community. The program will focus on sustainable approaches to the use, conservation and preservation of our most vital natural resource – water. It will include presentations by local garden blogger, Noelle Johnson (AZ Plant Lady) and …
Harvest the rain with only a shovel This session is all about WMG’s 3 “S”s: slow, spread, and sink. Learn how to use passive rainwater harvesting to create a series of berms, basins, and swales that will direct rainwater to beneficial use for plants while reducing flooding and erosion in your yard. These practices will slow the flow of the …
Whether you have limited space, poor soil, or problems with pests, container gardening may be an alternative solution to planting directly in the ground. Explore different types of planting containers, what types of plants to grow, (including annual and perennial fruits and vegetables), and caring for container plants. Seeds or starts will be available for you to take home.
If you’re mystified about landscape watering, you’re not alone. Watering efficiently is the easiest way to reduce your water bill. You’ll discover the importance and details of soil preparation and how to overcome the challenges of our environment. Speaker: Cathy Rymer, Master Gardener, Horticulturist, Certified Irrigation Auditor. Please register at eavila@avondale.org or by calling Esmie Avila at 623.333.4422.
World Water Day is a day when the world turns its attention towards the 750 million people who lack access to safe water. This day was created "to address the many challenges related to water, we must work in a spirit of urgent cooperation, open to new ideas and innovation, and prepared to share the solutions that we all need for …
Join urban gardeners as they share the benefits and how-to's of growing your own healthy food, herbs, edible flowers and fruit trees in our desert environment. Come and join the conversation and be inspired to grow!
Join Phoenix Water Conservation Specialist and a panel of Master Gardeners to learn how to create wonderful outdoor spaces using plants that love Phoenix soil and weather. Learn how to choose and design with low-water-use trees, shrubs, groundcover, succulents and cacti. The first 30 attendees will receive tickets to the Desert Botanical Garden. All attendees will receive helpful materials and …
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