Peoria – Container Gardens in the Desert

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

Want to grow plants but don’t have the yard space for in-ground planters? Our plant expert will talk about container types and size, potting mix, water, fertilizer, and a list of plants that actually prefer growing in containers.

Chandler – Desert Plants’ Survival Guide

City of Chandler Hamilton Library 3700 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, United States

Learn the art of plant care at our workshop. From planting to pruning, we’ve got you covered. Get tips on proper watering fertilizing, and pest prevention. Plus, get a sneak peek into Chandler’s Arbor Day festivities.

Peoria – Xeriscape Design: New Design Samples

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

When planning a landscape refresh that thrives here in our desert location, having a well thought out plan will be essential for success.A local landscape architect will talk about best practices to design a thriving lovely landscape, and then share three Peoria sample designs created for you to use as a guide.

Scottsdale: Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert (New Book Launch)

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

Join Scottsdale Water Conservation as our irrigation specialists discuss the best plants for your low water use landscape. In this workshop you will learn about Arizona-Friendly plant species, planting techniques, and how to efficiently water and prune your water-wise plants. We will also be debuting the new Landscape Plants for the Arizona booklet. Please arrive 15 minutes early to locate …

Peoria – The Fun About Succulents

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

Did you know all cacti are succulents but not all succulents are cacti? There are so many types, shapes, sizes, and varieties of succulents out there. Our desert horticulture expert will share types of succulents and cacti that can be star features in your landscape.

Glendale – Planting for Pollinators

Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona

Create a garden that benefits bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, bats, and beetles! Pollinators play an important role in our ecosystems, economies, and agriculture. We can all do our part to protect pollinators by changing the way we garden and embracing sustainable landscape practices that help pollinators thrive. Erin Hutton, Landscape Designer and instructor for the Desert Botanical Garden's Design credential, …

Goodyear – Converting Lawn to Xeriscape

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

Learn the steps and best practices for converting your lawn to low water use plants. Register here

Free

Scottsdale: Conserve and Save with WaterSmart

Virtual, Microsoft Teams Meeting

This workshop is intended for current Scottsdale Water customers. Register to receive a virtual meeting link where you will learn how to use Scottsdale’s free WaterSmart portal! Scottsdale water customers will see a demo on how to navigate the portal, track their water use, and also be provided with practical tips to reduce water waste and proactively watch for unplanned …

Tempe: Drip Design, Installation, and Maintenance

Tempe Public Library, 3500 S Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ 85282 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe, Arizona, United States

Learn the basics of designing, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing residential drip irrigation systems.

Queen Creek: Citrus Clinic

Town of Queen Creek Library 21802 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ, United States

Cultivating backyard fruit in the desert can be challenging. However, with knowledge and proper care, home gardeners can successfully grow citrus. Join us at this free class to learn the ins and outs of planting, pruning, watering and fertilizing, as well as simple pest and disease diagnosis and care from a local expert. This FREE Water-Smart Workshop is open to …