An attendee-favorite course on how best to maintain your desert plants for beauty and water efficiency. Register HERE

Join author and horticulturist Noelle Johnson, "AZ Plant Lady," as she shares practical strategies for creating a beautiful, low-water landscape. Learn how to reduce outdoor water use—often the biggest portion of household consumption—through smart plant choices, soil improvement, microclimates, rain harvesting, and more. Leave with actionable tips to conserve water while maintaining a thriving desert garden. This FREE Water-Smart Workshop …

All cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti! Succulents come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colors – perfect for desert landscapes. Our desert horticulture expert will share varieties of succulents and cacti that can be star features in your landscape. Register HERE

Discover the secrets to maintaining your drip irrigation system with a local expert! Learn the essential techniques and best practices for ensuring optimal water usage and minimal waste. This FREE Water-Smart Workshop is open to all Town of Queen Creek water customers. Seating is limited and registration is required. Register HERE

A successful desert landscape starts with a thoughtful plan. Join a local landscape architect to learn best practices for designing a landscape that thrives in the desert. Explore real examples, including three Peoria-specific designs, and gain ideas you can use to create a beautiful, water-efficient outdoor space. Register HERE

Discover how best to care for these tough, unique desert beauties in Arizona. Register HERE

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 …

Hotter summers and record-breaking temperatures are taking a toll on desert landscapes. In this class, horticulturist and author Noelle Johnson ("AZ Plant Lady") shares practical strategies for creating a heat-resilient garden. Learn how to identify signs of heat stress, reduce reflected heat around your home, and discover her top picks for “heat-proof” plants that thrive in extreme desert conditions. This …

Trees and shrubs are the most essential living elements of your landscape. Join us for this free class taught by a local expert and learn the basics of pruning to keep your investments healthy, functional and looking great! You will learn the art and science of good pruning at this workshop, including: How to prune young trees for good structure …

Discover how to turn your desert garden into a butterfly haven! In this class, horticulturist and author Noelle Johnson ("AZ Plant Lady") will teach you how to attract butterflies using the four key elements of a butterfly-friendly landscape. Learn about local species, the best plants to support them, and simple design tips to create a colorful, pollinator-friendly space. Perfect for …