Peoria – Transplanting and Cutting Success

Rio Vista Recreation Center

Learn all about how to successfully transplant plants and how to make cuttings of current plants, to grow elsewhere in the landscape. The instructor will also talk about certain plants that work best for cuttings and the best time of year to plant.

Chandler/Queen Creek – Smart Irrigation Controllers

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: …

Peoria – Spine-tacular Cactus

Rio Vista Recreation Center

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, …

Chandler – Smart Irrigation Controllers

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.

Mesa Water Sources, How We Use It, and Ways to Save It

Go from being a passive water user to an active water steward by attending our Living Green series. This month’s topic is water and water conservation. Get your questions answered about the City of Mesa’s water supplies, what we are doing to manage our water resources, and how we use water in day-to-day operations. The program will include a short …

Free

Glendale – Before You Lose the Lawn

Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona

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.

Free

Chandler – Desert Gardening 101 (Garden Prep & Raised Beds)

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.

Glendale – Desert-Friendly Landscapes for Beginners

Treeland Treeland Nursery, Mesa, United States

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. …

Free

Peoria – Spring Vegetable Gardening

Rio Vista Recreation Center

Nothing is tastier than a fresh meal made from homegrown vegetables. Learn what plants do the best here and some gardening dos and don’ts for Arizona that will help your plants thrive and provide this spring. February 19 - Saturday at 9 a.m. Rio Vista Rec Center - 8866 W. Thunderbird Rd.

Annual SRP Water Conservation Expo

The SRP Water Expo brings together members of our community virtually to celebrate water in the Valley and discover ways to conserve at home.

Chandler – Composting 101

Come learn all about the process and benefits of turning yard waste and organic food scraps into vital nutrients for your soil. Compost reduces the need to water as often, as well as the need for commercial soil amendments and chemical fertilizers.

Annual SRP Water Conservation Expo

The SRP Water Expo brings together members of our community virtually to celebrate water in the Valley and discover ways to conserve at home.