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
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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
Mesa’s Ask An Expert: Your Watering and Landscaping Questions
Bring Your Questions About: 💦 Landscape watering 🌿 Desert-friendly plants 🌼 Plant problems & seasonal care 🌱 Grass-to-Xeriscape incentives 🌧️ Rainwater harvesting Bonus! Sign up for our Watering Reminder newsletter for a chance to win prizes! Mesa’s water conservation staff will be on hand to help you solve your most pressing landscape questions. Meet us in the lobby by the …
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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
Mesa’s Take the Guesswork out of Landscape Watering
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
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
Glendale – Earth-friendly Desert Gardening
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.