It’s All About Water Conference & Symposium This Conference and Symposium is hosted by the Rio Verde Community Association, an Audubon International Certified Sustainable Community. The program will focus on sustainable approaches to the use, conservation and preservation of our most vital natural resource – water. It will include presentations by local garden blogger, Noelle Johnson (AZ Plant Lady) and …
Harvest the rain with only a shovel This session is all about WMG’s 3 “S”s: slow, spread, and sink. Learn how to use passive rainwater harvesting to create a series of berms, basins, and swales that will direct rainwater to beneficial use for plants while reducing flooding and erosion in your yard. These practices will slow the flow of the …
Whether you have limited space, poor soil, or problems with pests, container gardening may be an alternative solution to planting directly in the ground. Explore different types of planting containers, what types of plants to grow, (including annual and perennial fruits and vegetables), and caring for container plants. Seeds or starts will be available for you to take home.
If you’re mystified about landscape watering, you’re not alone. Watering efficiently is the easiest way to reduce your water bill. You’ll discover the importance and details of soil preparation and how to overcome the challenges of our environment. Speaker: Cathy Rymer, Master Gardener, Horticulturist, Certified Irrigation Auditor. Please register at eavila@avondale.org or by calling Esmie Avila at 623.333.4422.
World Water Day is a day when the world turns its attention towards the 750 million people who lack access to safe water. This day was created "to address the many challenges related to water, we must work in a spirit of urgent cooperation, open to new ideas and innovation, and prepared to share the solutions that we all need for …
Join urban gardeners as they share the benefits and how-to's of growing your own healthy food, herbs, edible flowers and fruit trees in our desert environment. Come and join the conversation and be inspired to grow!
Join Phoenix Water Conservation Specialist and a panel of Master Gardeners to learn how to create wonderful outdoor spaces using plants that love Phoenix soil and weather. Learn how to choose and design with low-water-use trees, shrubs, groundcover, succulents and cacti. The first 30 attendees will receive tickets to the Desert Botanical Garden. All attendees will receive helpful materials and …
Use rain tanks to support your vegetable garden Rain tanks are like rain barrels, only upgraded: bigger, better, and your harvested rainwater lasts longer. While most rain barrels hold about 50 gallons of water, rain tanks can hold 1,000 gallons or more, capturing water from several storms and storing it for use over the course of many drier months. WMG …
Welcome to the world of container gardening, where you can successfully grow your own food in small spaces. Register at 623.930.3760 or greenliving@glendaleaz.com
An in depth discussion of many types of fruit adapted to growing in the Sonoran desert. Learn tips on cultivation, from planting to pollinating to creating micro climates, for a successful harvest.
A properly designed and installed irrigation system uses the least amount of water while keeping plants healthy. Unfortunately, most of us keep whatever system the builder or previous owner installed, and too often that means a system that performs poorly and uses too much water. Learn how to identify and correct problems and maximize the efficiency of your irrigation without …
Learn from the Audubon Society how to identify various Arizona hummingbirds; How to maintain hummingbird feeders in our desert; and what beneficial plants will attract beautiful hummingbirds and other pollinators to your yard. Take-home information will be provided to all pre-registered students.
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