Peoria – Herb Gardening in the Desert

Do you want to grow tasty herbs and culinary flavors in your own backyard? Join us for this virtual class as a gardening expert walks through the best herbs that are very successful in the fall. Many fall planted herbs share garden space with fall greens and a number of winter veggies. Homegrown and fresh picked they add zest to …

PHX Water Virtual Workshops – Hydrate With Greywater

Phoenix Water has partnered with Watershed Management Group to host a 5 plan series workshop to hydrate your neighborhood. Learn how to design an earth-friendly yard using simple earthworks and low-water-use plants. HYDRATE WITH GREYWATER: In this session, we'll share design considerations for gravity based greywater systems and laundry-to-landscape systems. We'll also touch on best practices for greywater reuse and …

DIY Drip System Troubleshooting

Drip irrigation can be very efficient because it delivers the water very slowly. That also makes identifying problems a little tricky. Learn all the different components that go into a proper drip irrigation system. Learn the most common problems of a drip irrigation system and how to fix them. Instructor: Jeff Lee

Chandler/Queen Creek – Cacti & Succulents For Desert Gardens

Get familiar with a wide variety of intriguing sculptural forms that can embellish your desert landscape.  These plants are drought tolerant and low maintenance, yet provide a range of color, texture, and size – who could ask for more?  Learn how to use them for maximum effect in your garden.   Instructor: Kirti Mathura

Glendale – Bird-Friendly Backyard Habitats

Grow native plants in your own landscape that will attract birds and other pollinators year-round. Jim Consolloy, an experienced gardener with Sonoran Audubon Society, will share a diversity of low-water-use plants to help you create an inviting wildlife sanctuary at home. Sponsored by the city of Glendale Water Services Department, Conservation and Sustainable Living Division. In order to attend, you …

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PHX Water Virtual Workshops – Vegetable Gardening in the Low Desert

Vegetable Gardening in the Low Desert Wednesday, Oct 13th 2021 |  5:30 - 7P​M There’s nothing tastier than fresh vegetables grown from your own garden. The low desert provides gardeners with the opportunity to grow plants year-round, but that doesn't mean our gardens have it made in the shade. This class will cover site selection, soil preparation, plant selection, and maintenance …

Peoria – Demystified- Plant Watering in AZ

Am I watering my plants too much or not enough? This is a question that gets asked frequently, especially as our seasons change. A landscape expert will go through easy ways to figure out if your plants are getting the right amount of water. Learn how to give your plants the water they need, where they need it, while staying …

Peoria – Desert Edibles

Did you know that desert regions offers an abundance of edible plants? Our plant expert will share with you some fantastic desert plants that can offer tasty treats and still provide a vibrant native appeal to the landscape.

Chandler/Queen Creek – DIY Sprinkler & Bubbler Troubleshooting

Keeping your sprinkler and bubbler systems in top shape will ensure you use just the right amount of water. Learn what the different components are and how they are assembled. Learn how to do simple things like replacing nozzles all the way to diagnosing and repairing irrigation valves.   Instructor: Jeff Lee

Chandler/Queen Creek – Preparing Your Landscape for Drought

Water efficiency in our landscapes is increasingly important. Can we still have beautiful landscapes in a time of extreme drought? With sensible planning of our landscapes, followed by proper all-around maintenance, we can continue to enjoy thriving outdoor spaces.   Instructor: Kirti Mathura

Glendale – Growing Fruit Trees in the Desert

Our unique and extreme climate in central Arizona makes growing fruit trees a challenge. Come learn how to care for citrus trees and a variety of other fruit trees that can thrive here locally. Jonathan Manning, a certified arborist, will share his 30 years of experience growing fruit trees in the Sonoran Desert. Sponsored by the city of Glendale Water …

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Peoria – Transplanting and Cutting Success

Rio Vista Recreation Center

Learn all about how to successfully transplant plants and how to make cuttings of current plants, to grow elsewhere in the landscape. The instructor will also talk about certain plants that work best for cuttings and the best time of year to plant.