Avondale – Small Space Gardens
Learn how to effectively garden in the desert in tiny spaces. Register HERE
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Scottsdale – Converting Grass to Xeriscape
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)
Glendale – Desert Edible Foraging
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.
Goodyear – Beautiful Desert Trees and Shrubs
Discover colorful and resilient desert plants that thrive in our hot and dry environment. Register HERE
Goodyear – Smart Controller Programming and Watering Basics
Get the correct settings for your smart (or standard) timer that will maximize plant health and water efficiency. Register HERE
Queen Creek – Free Workshop: Turf to Xeriscape – Turf Conversion for a Water-Smart Landscape
Learn how to replace your lawn with a colorful, low-water landscape with author and horticulturist Noelle Johnson, "AZ Plant Lady,". This class covers turf removal methods, plant selection, irrigation, rainwater harvesting, maintenance tips, along with the pros and cons of artificial turf. Includes inspiring before-and-after photos of real-life transformations, including the instructor's own landscape. This FREE Water-Smart Workshop is open …
Peoria – Irrigation Basics and Q & A
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
Free Workshop: ABCs of Landscape Watering
On average, up to 70% of your annual water use is outdoors in landscaping. This free class will give you the tools to water your landscape efficiently in our unique desert environment. This FREE Water-Smart Workshop is open to all Town of Queen Creek water customers. Seating is limited and registration is required. Register HERE
Goodyear – Fruit Trees in the Desert
Discover how best to care for fruit trees in Arizona for health and yield. Register HERE
Glendale – Vegetable Gardening Basics
Are you interested in learning the fundamentals of gardening and growing a budget-friendly vegetable garden? Join us as we dig into the basics of soil preparation, plant selection, watering, and seasonal care tips for a thriving low-desert veggie garden. This class is a beginner-friendly guide to growing your own food in an accessible manner taught by Water Conservation Specialist, Emily …
Peoria – Desert Foraging
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
Free Workshop: Edible Gardening in the Desert
Join Master Gardener Cathy Rymer and discover the secrets to planting, irrigating, and growing vegetables in our desert environment! You will also learn to identify garden-friendly bugs and safely manage the ones you’d rather not host. This FREE Water-Smart Workshop is open to all Town of Queen Creek water customers. Seating is limited and registration is required. Register HERE