• Peoria – Container Gardening

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

    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

    Glendale Adult Center 5970 W. Brown St, Glendale, AZ, United States

    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.

  • Glendale – More than Monarchs

    Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona

    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.

  • Goodyear – Pruning Desert Trees and Plants

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

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

  • Peoria – Fun with Succulents

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

    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

  • Glendale – Plant Watering & Pruning

    City of Glendale Foothills Library 19055 N. 57th Ave., Glendale, AZ, United States

    Did you know that hyper pruning or shearing increases a plant's water needs? Understand the meaning of watering deeply and infrequently. Embrace proper pruning practices that will prolong a plant's lifespan, increase flowering, and reduce water consumption. Learn proper watering and pruning techniques with Master Gardener and Landscaper, George Reconco, with Native Landscape & Garden.

  • Peoria – Designing for the Desert

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

    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

  • Buckeye – Caring for Cacti and Succulents

    Coyote Library - Buckeye 21699 W Yuma Rd #116, Buckeye, United States

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