• Free Workshop: Edible Gardening in the Desert

    Queen Creek Library - Zane Grey Room 21802 S. Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek, AZ, United States

    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

  • Chandler – Planting Trees & Shrubs for Success

    City of Chandler Sunset Library 4930 W Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ, United States

    Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 10 - 11:30 a.m. Sunset Library 4930 W. Ray Rd. Chandler, AZ 85226 Presented by Ryan McCartney Learn from Chandler's Urban Forester how to plant your trees and shrubs for long-term success. The workshop will include a demonstration of the best planting practices, as well as tips for selecting plants, staking, and future care. Come, ask …

  • Mesa’s Take the Guesswork out of Landscape Watering

    Mesa Main Library 64 E 1st Street, Mesa, AZ, United States

    Join us for Part I of the Watering in the Arizona Desert Series. If you've ever been unsure how to water your landscape, this workshop is for you. Learn when, how often, and how much to water using simple techniques from the newly updated Landscape Watering by the Numbers guide. You'll discover how to measure your irrigation system's output, make seasonal adjustments, and …

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  • Peoria – Container Gardening

    Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, United States

    Short on space but still want to grow plants? Container gardening is a flexible and effective way to garden in the desert. Our plant expert will talk about container types and sizes, potting mix, water, fertilizer, and a list of plants that actually prefer growing in containers. Register HERE

  • Scottsdale – Water Efficiency & Controller Programming

    City of Scottsdale - Civic Center Library 3839 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ

    Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026 Time: 9:00 - 11:00am Location: Civic Center Library Did you know 70% of Scottsdale’s residential water use occurs outdoors? Join us to gain knowledge on how to take control of your landscape. You’ll learn how to troubleshoot common irrigation problems, how to avoid common watering mistakes, and much more.  Register HERE!

  • Chandler – Programming Smart Irrigation Controllers

    City of Chandler Downtown Library 22 S Delaware St, Chandler, AZ, United States

    Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 10 - 11:30 a.m. Downtown Library 22 S. Delaware St. Chandler, AZ 85225 Presented by Jeff Lee Smart controllers automatically adjust your irrigation schedule to save water and money. This workshop will teach you more about what they are and how they work, but most importantly, how to program them properly. By the end of this …

  • Chandler – Colorado River Shortages: How Will the Shortage Impact Chandler?

    City of Chandler Downtown Library 22 S Delaware St, Chandler, AZ, United States

    Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026 6 - 7:30 p.m. Downtown Library 22 S. Delaware St. Chandler, AZ 85225 Presented by City of Chandler Water Resources Staff Approximately, 1/3 of Chandler’s annual water supplies come from the Colorado River. The Bureau of Reclamation recently published new rules that govern Colorado River shortages in Arizona, California, and Nevada. Learn about Chandler’s water resources …

  • Glendale – Earth-friendly Desert Gardening

    Glendale Adult Center 5970 W. Brown St, Glendale, AZ, United States

    Work with the forces of nature to create an attractive, wildlife-friendly garden built to thrive in our desert climate. Learn about the importance of proper plant selection, water, mulch, maintenance and more from Water Conservation Specialist, Anne Stahley, with the City of Glendale.

  • Free Workshop: Irrigation Design and Installation

    Queen Creek Library - Zane Grey Room 21802 S. Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek, AZ, United States

    This free class can help you learn what to look for and the questions to ask before investing in a new or updated drip or lawn irrigation system. Whether you plan on doing it yourself or hiring a professional, this class will boost your knowledge of what goes into designing and installing a drip or lawn irrigation system. This FREE …

  • Glendale – More than Monarchs

    Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona

    Did you know that Arizona is home to over 330 species of butterflies? Expand your knowledge of the nectar-rich plants the depend on for food and the host plants necessary for completing their life cycle. Learn how to build a garden space that attracts a variety of butterflies from Shauna Dempsey.

  • Goodyear – Pruning Desert Trees and Plants

    Goodyear Georgia T Lord Library 1900 N. Civic Square, Goodyear, Arizona, United States

    An attendee-favorite course on how best to maintain your desert plants for beauty and water efficiency. Register HERE

  • Free Workshop: Water Saving Strategies for the Desert Garden

    Queen Creek Library - Zane Grey Room 21802 S. Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek, AZ, United States

    Join author and horticulturist Noelle Johnson, "AZ Plant Lady," as she shares practical strategies for creating a beautiful, low-water landscape. Learn how to reduce outdoor water use—often the biggest portion of household consumption—through smart plant choices, soil improvement, microclimates, rain harvesting, and more. Leave with actionable tips to conserve water while maintaining a thriving desert garden. This FREE Water-Smart Workshop …