Find & Fix Leaks that are Draining your Budget
Learn how to read your property's water meter and use it to find leaks inside and outside your home.
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Fruit Trees in the desert
From exotic to native fruits this class describes over 20 different types of fruit in detail. Discussion will cover water, fertilizer, pollination, fruit thinning and planting tips. Speaker: Jonathan Manning, Certified Arborist , Tree farmer at Elgin Tree Farm. Please register at eavila@avondale.org or by calling Esmie Avila at 623.333.4422.
Glendale Garden Gathering
Drab to Fab BeforeFree event with garden and wildlife exhibitors, kids’ activities, and amazing gardening classes! *Get a free, Arizona-friendly plant after attending a gardening class. 9:30 - 11 a.m. – Invite Wildlife to Your Yard Welcome birds, butterflies, and bees to your yard by providing them with food, shelter, water, and nesting sites. 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. – Stunning Yards are …
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“Smart” Irrigation Controllers
A new generation of irrigation controllers can automatically adjust your irrigation schedule based on your yard’s needs and changes in weather conditions. Learn how this technology can save up to 30 percent on your outdoor watering with Irrigation Specialist Jeff Lee.
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Rainwater Harvesting
DRAB TO FAB BACKYARD REHAB: AND THE WINNER IS…A Certified Water Harvesting Practitioner will show you how to design an earth-friendly yard to collect or utilize rainwater from roofs, driveways, patios and sidewalks that can reduce your water consumption. Bring a sketch or site plan of your property to refer to during the workshop. This class is free but you must register as space is limited. www.chandleraz.gov/water
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Color your World with Plants
telephone-586266_1920Learn how to beautify your landscape with colorful low-water-use plants from Master Gardner and Arborist, Cathy Rymer.
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Desert plant care
Are you frustrated with your landscape? You’re not alone. Many of us are unsure how to grow plants in the low desert’s alkaline soil and challenging climate. Come learn what plants need to flourish here and how to keep them happy and healthy including, fertilizing and controlling weeds, pests and diseases. Speaker: Cathy Rymer, Master Gardener, Horticulturist, Certified Irrigation Auditor. …
Landscape Makeover & Rainwater Harvesting
Learn design basics including rainwater harvesting to jump start your landscape makeover. Landscape design professional Jo Miller will share tips and techniques on space planning and improved plant health.
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Rain Gardens Workshop – Burton Barr Central Library
Learn from a Certified Water Harvesting Practitioner how to design an earth-friendly yard using simple earthworks and planting to passively cool your home. All attendees will receive helpful materials and books. Attendees will also be entered into a drawing to receive tickets to the Desert Botanical Garden. To RSVP for class(es), e-mail tina.sleeper@phoenix.gov or call 602-534-3950. Walk-ins will be permitted …
Business of Water Summit 2016
Please join Protect the Flows, Change the Course and senior executives from leading companies, water & power utilities and dignitaries for the third Business of Water summit, March 30-31, 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona. AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDING SESSIONS ON: Water Partnerships: Plowing New Ground Using your Brand to Move the Water Needle: Building Internal Buy-In and External Communications Water Policy Priorities and …
Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden Tour
olla_containerTake a walking tour (approximately two miles) through the Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden at Chaparral Park with caretaker Bill Casenhiser. This demonstration garden is home to over 7,000 plants from 200 species. See water-thrifty plants in action and have your desert plant questions answered by an expert.
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Plant Care in the Desert
Horticulturist and Master Gardener Kirti Mathura will cover proper techniques for watering, fertilizing, pruning and other maintenance tips for your desert garden.
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