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
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
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.
Free Workshop: Irrigation Design and Installation
This free class can help you learn what to look for and the questions to ask before investing in a new or updated drip or lawn irrigation system. Whether you plan on doing it yourself or hiring a professional, this class will boost your knowledge of what goes into designing and installing a drip or lawn irrigation system. This FREE …
Glendale – More than Monarchs
Did you know that Arizona is home to over 330 species of butterflies? Expand your knowledge of the nectar-rich plants the depend on for food and the host plants necessary for completing their life cycle. Learn how to build a garden space that attracts a variety of butterflies from Shauna Dempsey.