Learn the basic principles of how to create an attractive and Arizona-friendly landscape. Get hands-on experience creating a landscape design that is tailored to your yard by incorporating sun, shade, wind, and water elements. The best landscape plans work with Mother Nature. PLEASE REGISTER AT (623)930-3760 OR GREENLIVING@GLENDALEAZ.COM

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.

Design an earth-friendly yard using simple earthworks and low-water-use plants. Bring a plan of your property to use during the class.

Is your irrigation controller controlling you?  High water bills?  Landscape looking bad?  Well, take control of your controller and learn how to set it correctly and change it seasonally for your particular plants and soil type. Taught by Jonathan Manning, Certified Arborist.

This class will focus on landscape design that work for arid regions and include an easy and proper plant placement and water harvesting techniques.

Compost is the black gold essential to successful gardening with many herbs and vegetables. Discover how easy it is to produce your own magical soil amendment and save space in our landfills.

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. Learn about our planting and harvesting seasons. Find out about the wide range of community gardens available for you to participate in and how school gardens provide students with valuable skills.

There’s nothing tastier than fresh vegetables grown from your own garden. The low desert is great for water-wise gardening year round since there are two growing seasons. This class will cover soil preparation, plant selection, and plant care. Now you can grow your veggies and eat them, too. If you are interested in attending this class please register at (623)930-3760 or …

When does pruning promote health, beauty and safety?  When is pruning unnecessary or even harmful?  Observe pruning of real plants so you know how and when it is time. Taught Jonathan Manning, Certified Arborist.

This introductory class covers the basics of pruning to keep your green investments healthy, functional and looking great. Learn the art and science of good pruning, including how to prune young trees for good structure. After this class, you will be ready to prune your trees and shrubs with confidence.

Esta clase sera la base para entender la relación entre plantas, suelos y agua.  Dividiendo el mantenimiento de plantas del desierto en dos categorias riego y poda. Se descutira la serie de mecansimos que la planta utiliza para regular el uso de agua y como desarollar una eficiente metodología de poda y aprender una apropriada técnica para cortar las ramas.   

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.