Chandler’s free landscape workshop: Vegetable gardening through the seasons

Get your garden growing in our unique desert environment. Learn the importance and details of soil preparation and how to work with the challenges of our climate. Proper planting seasons and strategies, growing in raised beds and resources for seeds will be covered in this informative workshop. Class is free, but you must register at: https://www.chandleraz.gov/residents/water/water-conservation/education-and-resources/landscaping-and-irrigation-workshops

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Queen Creek’s Irrigation Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Repair

Any time is a great time to check for leaks in your irrigation system, but most importantly when the heat of the summer hits and you are running your landscape watering systems more often.  If your system is giving you trouble and you don’t know why, this class will teach you not only how to locate your problems but also …

Scottsdale’s Free Landscape Workshop: Desert Plants and Pruning 101

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Have you ever been curious how to pick out, plant, and maintain healthy plants? What about learning pruning basics like general tips and a pruning schedule specific to desert plants? Join Landscape Designer Jo Miller and demystify desert plants and pruning.

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Scottsdale’s Free Landscape Workshop: Water-Wise Gardening

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Saving water, even in desert conditions, isn’t hard if you’re smart about it. Join Master Gardener Carol Stuttard to learn some of the simple, inexpensive and low-tech gardening strategies of water-wise gardening. Learn how to select, plant and care for vegetables, herbs, fruits and citrus for a bountiful harvest.

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Scottsdale’s Free Landscape Workshop: Xeriscape Garden Tour

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Take a walking tour (2 miles) through the Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden at Chaparral Park. See water-thrifty plants in action and have your desert plant questions answered by an expert. Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden Location: Southeast corner of McDonald Drive and Hayden Road near the dog park.

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Mesa Landscape Classes: Changing with the Seasons

Your garden has sprouted, and you’re finally enjoying the fruits of your labors. What happens next? Join us for the final session of our spring "Garden Like a Pro" series and learn from Kaylee Colter, registered landscape architect, how to extend your current growing season, transition from one season to the next, and harvest and save seeds for later planting.

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Chandler’s Free Landscape Workshop: Landscaping with Arizona Natives

Learn how our native plants can create a beautiful, low-maintenance, and low-water use landscape. Classes are free but you must register at: https://www.chandleraz.gov/residents/water/water-conservation/education-and-resources/landscaping-and-irrigation-workshops

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Glendale’s Free Landscape Class: “Scentsational” Gardening

Do you love fragrant flowers and foliage that pleases the senses and enhances the character of your landscape? If so, we’ve got the class for you! Kirti Mathura, Master Gardener, will provide an overview of Arizona-friendly plants that will add enchanting scents to your landscape. REGISTER AT: 623-930-3760 or greenliving@glendaleaz.com ADDITIONAL INFO AT: GlendaleAZ.com/WaterConservation/classesandeducation.cfm Sponsored by the City of Glendale …

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Scottsdale’s free Green Building Lecture Series

Radiant Cooling & Other Alternatives to Conventional Air Conditioning Did you know that 43% of all electricity consumed in Phoenixmetro area homes is used for air conditioning? Learn about mean radiant temperatures and ef cient ways to remove heatwhile improving thermal comfort and saving energy. Discover the advantages of radiant cooling systems and hydronic technologies.

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