Learn the basics of designing a residential sprinkler and drip irrigation system that maximizes your watering efficiency. The workshop will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Tempe Public Library, 3500 S. Rural Road. Click here to register for a workshop
Join us to learn more about your irrigation system, how to run it efficiently and how to properly maintain it from an irrigation expert. Maintaining your sprinkler and drip system will save you water, time, and money. A well-maintained irrigation system will reduce the need for repairs, replacements, and will prevent leaks. Register HERE
Learn how to effectively garden in the desert in tiny spaces. Register HERE
Scottsdale Water Conservation staff will share best practices for removing grass at your home and converting your irrigation system from sprinklers to drip. The city of Scottsdale’s residential grass removal rebate terms will be covered as well as a discussion on proper plants to include in your conversion project. REGISTER HERE (Via Linda Senior Center)
Would you like to discover the lost knowledge about the edible plants that grow in the Sonoran Desert? Obtain a whole new appreciation for the desert by learning about edible plants and when to harvest them. Learn how to create your own food forest from wild-foods enthusiast, Peggy Sue Sorensen, with The Desert Kitchen.
Discover colorful and resilient desert plants that thrive in our hot and dry environment. Register HERE
Get the correct settings for your smart (or standard) timer that will maximize plant health and water efficiency. Register HERE
Watering in the desert is different - getting it right makes all the difference. Bring your questions for our plant and irrigation expert! Learn how to water efficiently in our unique climate and gain practical tips you can apply right away. Register HERE
Discover how best to care for fruit trees in Arizona for health and yield. Register HERE
Did you know that food grows in the natural desert? Peggy Sue Creekmore of The Desert Kitchen will show you how to identify, harvest, process and eat many of the local edible trees, weeds, and cacti so that you can increase your food security and become more self-sustainable. Register HERE
Short on space but still want to grow plants? Container gardening is a flexible and effective way to garden in the desert. Our plant expert will talk about container types and sizes, potting mix, water, fertilizer, and a list of plants that actually prefer growing in containers. Register HERE
An attendee-favorite course on how best to maintain your desert plants for beauty and water efficiency. Register HERE
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