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
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
Goodyear – Fruit Trees in the Desert
Discover how best to care for fruit trees in Arizona for health and yield. Register HERE
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
Peoria – Container Gardening
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
Goodyear – Pruning Desert Trees and Plants
An attendee-favorite course on how best to maintain your desert plants for beauty and water efficiency. Register HERE
Peoria – Fun with Succulents
All cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti! Succulents come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colors – perfect for desert landscapes. Our desert horticulture expert will share varieties of succulents and cacti that can be star features in your landscape. Register HERE
Peoria – Designing for the Desert
A successful desert landscape starts with a thoughtful plan. Join a local landscape architect to learn best practices for designing a landscape that thrives in the desert. Explore real examples, including three Peoria-specific designs, and gain ideas you can use to create a beautiful, water-efficient outdoor space. Register HERE