Planting Your Fall Garden
Learn what adaptations are needed for our desert environment and how to maximize space to produce a bountiful harvest! All participants will receive a planting schedule for low desert vegetable gardening.
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Hydrate Mesa: Hydrate Your Community with Rainwater Harvesting
Watershed Management Group's popular Hydrate project series is coming to Mesa! Hydrate Mesa will teach you how to create a sustainable backyard oasis at your own home. The Hydrate Mesa series will be held at the Mesa Main Library on Tuesday evenings (Aug. 23 to Sept. 7) from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Join us for the first session on Aug. 23 and you'll receive a free rain …
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Desert Lawn Care
Learn practical advice for maintaining a healthy, beautiful, and water-efficient lawn. In this workshop, we will discuss characteristics of different types of grasses and how to maintain them. Attendees will also learn about types of weeds, grass diseases, etc as well as preventative tips and how to get rid of pests, diseases and weeds. This class is free but you …
Free
Homeowners Tree Care Workshop
Learn the fundamentals of proper tree installation, initial care, growth, development and the benet of trees for the homeowner and the community. At the completion of this hands-on class, Peoria registrants will receive a free desert-adapted tree to take home.
Free
Hydrate Mesa: Hydrate Your Plants with Rainwater Harvesting
Watershed Management Group's popular Hydrate project series is coming to Mesa! Hydrate Mesa will teach you how to create a sustainable backyard oasis at your own home. The Hydrate Mesa series will be held at the Mesa Main Library on Tuesday evenings (Aug. 23 to Sept. 7) from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. For every session you attend, you'll receive a raffle ticket to be entered in a drawing for water-harvesting …
Free
Hydrate Mesa: Hydrate Your Yard with Rainwater Harvesting
Watershed Management Group's popular Hydrate project series is coming to Mesa! Hydrate Mesa will teach you how to create a sustainable backyard oasis at your own home. The Hydrate Mesa series will be held at the Mesa Main Library on Tuesday evenings (Aug. 23 to Sept. 7) from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. For every session you attend, you'll receive a raffle ticket to be entered in a drawing for water-harvesting …
Free
Free Workshop – Do It Yourself Drip Irrigation Design & Installation
Whether you plan on doing it yourself or hire a professional, this class can help you learn what to look for and the questions to ask before you make the investment. Come see what goes into designing and installing a drip irrigation system. Classes are free but advanced registration is required as space is limited. Class details and online registration …
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Hydrate Mesa: Hydrate Your Food with Rainwater Harvesting
Watershed Management Group's popular Hydrate project series is coming to Mesa! Hydrate Mesa will teach you how to create a sustainable backyard oasis at your own home. The Hydrate Mesa series will be held at the Mesa Main Library on Tuesday evenings (Aug. 23 to Sept. 7) from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. For every session you attend, you'll receive a raffle ticket to be entered in a drawing for water-harvesting …
Free
FREE Landscaping Workshop – Water Wise Edible Gardening
Take advantage of this timely workshop to get your garden growing in our unique desert environment. You’ll discover the importance and details of soil preparation and how to overcome the challenges of our environment. Taught by a Master Gardener, you’ll learn how to select, plant and care for vegetables / herbs / fruits and citrus for a bountiful harvest. Classes …
Free
Free Workshop – Water Wise Edible Gardening
Take advantage of this timely workshop to get your garden growing in our unique desert environment. You’ll discover the importance and details of soil preparation and how to overcome the challenges of our environment. Taught by a Master Gardener, you’ll learn how to select, plant and care for vegetables / herbs / fruits and citrus for a bountiful harvest. …
Free
The Dirt on Desert Composting
Did you know that approximately 21% of all municipal solid waste is food waste? Learn how to turn your foodwaste into 'black gold' while reducing landll space! Learn what makes healthy soil and what happens when materials are composted. This class is for both beginning composters and those who want to advance their methods!
Free
FREE Irrigation Workshop – The ABC’s of Yard Watering & Timer Instruction
Wondering about how long, how much and when to water your landscape? You’re not alone - outdoor watering is often a place where water is wasted. This class will take the mystery out of irrigation and will teach you the how, when and where of landscape watering. Participants will learn how to program an irrigation timer using actual controllers (timers). …
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