Water Use It Wisely

2014-02-05 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
GREEN BUILDING LECTURE SERIES
Water Resource Conservation versus Efficiency
Did you know that in a residential setting, up to 70% of city-supplied potable water is used for landscape irrigation and 30% of the remainder is used for flushing toilets? Learn about EPA’s WaterSense labeled plumbing products and irrigation technologies that can reduce your water consumption by 20-30%. Hear about hydrozoning and creating landscape areas based on water needs of plant materials, soil and site location while providing for a healthy and attractive environment.
Date: Thursday, March 6
Time: 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Road
Admission: Free and open to the public; no reservations are needed.

What's bugging you?
2014-01-30 18:00 - 20:30
Wondering about how to deal with bugs in your yard or home? Are you confused about pest control? Learn to successfully identify the good bugs from the bad as well as eco-friendly ways to control or encourage them. If you like, bring samples for pest identification. Registration is requested to reserve your seat. Please register by email at eavila@avondale.org, or by phone at 623-333-4422.

Landscape Watering by the Numbers
2014-01-23 18:00 - 20:30
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. Registration is requested to reserve your seat. Please register by email at eavila@avondale.org, or by phone at 623-333-4422.

Landscaping Workshop
2013-11-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Our Valley’s Water Story: From Watershed to Showerhead
This is the third landscaping workshop brought to you by the City of Tempe. You will learn to design, install, and maintain drip irrigation systems.
To register, please call Richard Bond at 480-350-2627.

"Smart" Irrigation Controllers
2013-11-07 18:00 - 20:45 | DRAB TO FAB BACKYARD REHAB: AND THE WINNER IS…
How smart is your irrigation controller? A new generation of products are available that will automatically adjust your irrigation schedule based on actual site and weather conditions. These controllers can prevent irrigation when it rains, apply more water to your landscape during unexpected hot and dry spells, and can help save up to 30% on your landscape watering. Rebates of up to $250 are available.
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Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden Tour
2013-11-02 10:30 - 12:30 | Landscape Workshop – Caring for Your Desert Garden
Go on a walking tour (approx. 2 miles) through Scottsdale’s five and a half acre Xeriscape Garden with Bill Casenhiser, the Garden’s caretaker, and learn about beautiful water-thrifty plants that thrive in our desert environment.
Click here to register online, or call 480-312-5690 to leave your name, address, phone number and the date(s) you would like to attend.

Landscaping Workshop
2013-11-02 09:00 - 13:00 | Our Valley’s Water Story: From Watershed to Showerhead
This is the second of three landscaping workshops brought to you by the City of Tempe. This workshop is focused on selecting plants and maintaining your xeriscape yard.
To register, please call Richard Bond at 480-350-2627.

Living with the Sun: 2013 Tour of Solar, Green and Sustainable Buildings
2013-10-27 09:00 - 16:00, 2013-10-26 09:00 - 16:00 | Landscape Watering by the Numbers
This annual tour is part of the National Tour of Solar and Sustainable Buildings. See Valley homes and buildings exemplifying the best in living in the desert environment – with passive and active solar and renewable energy technologies; Green buildings techniques, materials, and products; and sustainable building and site practices.
This is a free, self-guided tour. For more information, click here!

Vegetable Gardening Day
2013-10-26 11:00 - 14:30 | eco friendly
Come and learn about gardening in the desert by attending this free class. There are multiple class offerings at this event:
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Vegetable Gardening
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm Container Gardening
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Soils & Composting
Registration is required. To register call 623-930-3670 or email bpatrick@glendaleaz.com.
Click here for additional class information.

Irrigation Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Repair
2013-10-26 10:30 - 13:30
Get the basics on good maintenance practices, advice on problem solving and techniques you can use to keep your landscape irrigation system running smoothly.
Click here to register online, or call 480-312-5690 to leave your name, address, phone number and the date(s) you would like to attend.

Landscaping Workshop
2013-10-26 09:00 - 13:00 | Our Valley’s Water Story: From Watershed to Showerhead
This is one of three landscaping workshops brought to you by the City of Tempe. You will learn principles of landscape design, as well as how to convert your existing landscape to a beautiful Xeriscape.
To register, please call Richard Bond at 480-350-2627.

Yard Watering & Timer Programming
2013-10-24 18:00 - 20:45 | DRAB TO FAB BACKYARD REHAB: AND THE WINNER IS…
Wondering about how long, how much and when to water your landscape? This class will take the mystery out of irrigation and will teach you the how, when and where of landscape watering. Participants will learn how to program an irrigation timer using actual controllers (timers).
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Program Your Irrigation Controller
2013-10-24 18:00 - 20:30 | Snipping-the-tip-of-an-Agave-to-protect-pets.-1024×878
Take control of your landscape watering with step-by-step instructions and hands-on practice setting and adjusting the timer on your irrigation controller.
Click here to register online, or call 480-312-5690 to leave your name, address, phone number and the date(s) you would like to attend.

Food Day in Phoenix
2013-10-24 11:00 - 14:00 | Free Landscaping Workshop – Pruning & Maintaining Your Landscape
Join Phoenix chefs and food vendors for a celebration of sustainable foods in Arizona. Food samples, gardening, and sustainable living information will be waiting for you.

Plant Selection for Landscaping
2013-10-19 10:30 - 13:30
Choosing plants that are just right for your yard is the key to landscaping in the desert. Master Gardener Cathy Rymer will teach you basic design concepts and plant choices.
Click here to register online, or call 480-312-5690 to leave your name, address, phone number and the date(s) you would like to attend.

Veggie Gardening Basics: 10 Tips to Growing Success!
2013-10-19 09:00 - 10:30 | Irrigation System Troubleshooting and Repair
Vynnie McDaniels, expert gardener will present his favorite tips and techniques for successful vegetable gardening.
It’s free & easy, no registration necessary! For more information click here.

Drip Irrigation
2013-10-17 18:00 - 20:45 | DRAB TO FAB BACKYARD REHAB: AND THE WINNER IS…
Are you puzzled by the irrigation system installed by the builder or previous owner? Learn how to identify the performance robbing problems in your system and what to do about them. You may be surprised, ripping out the old system and starting over is rarely needed.
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Wildflowers
2013-10-17 18:00 - 20:30
Fall is the perfect time to plant annual wildflower seed for a spectacular spring bloom in your landscape. Get tips for success from Horticulturist Kirti Mathura.
Click here to register online, or call 480-312-5690 to leave your name, address, phone number and the date(s) you would like to attend.

Drip Irrigation Design & Installation
2013-10-12 10:30 - 13:30
Simple things you need to know! Learn from an expert how to design and install a drip system in your yard and get tips to make it efficient and easy to maintain.
Click here to register online, or call 480-312-5690 to leave your name, address, phone number and the date(s) you would like to attend.

"Chandler Smart" Landscaping
2013-10-12 09:30 - 12:30 | scottdalexeriscapegarden
Part 2 of this two-class series will teach you the basics about landscaping in our desert. You will learn the concepts of design, how to plan for small spaces, the desert plant palette, plant selection and plant combinations.
Click here to register. (Registration is not necessary if you already signed up for Part 1 on Saturday, October 5.)

Sprinkler Design & Installation
2013-10-10 18:00 - 20:45 | DRAB TO FAB BACKYARD REHAB: AND THE WINNER IS…
Learn how to design, install and operate an efficient sprinkler system. This class will teach you properly locate and place sprinkler heads and valves. You’ll also explore the latest innovations in water efficient lawn watering equipment.
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Plant Care in the Desert
2013-10-05 10:30 - 13:30
This class will shed light on misconceptions and malpractices commonly associated with desert gardening. It is important to know how to care for your landscape after you have selected the right plants and correctly installed them. Horticulturist Kirti Mathura will cover proper techniques for watering, fertilizing, pruning and other maintenance tips in this class.
Click here to register online, or call 480-312-5690 to leave your name, address, phone number and the date(s) you would like to attend.

"Chandler Smart" Landscaping
2013-10-05 09:30 - 12:30 | scottdalexeriscapegarden
This two-class series will teach you the basics about landscaping in our desert. You will learn the concepts of design, how to plan for small spaces, the desert plant palette, plant selection and plant combinations.
Saturday, October 5 & October 12
Click here to register. (By registering for this class you are also signing up for Part 2 on Saturday, October 12.)

Edible Gardening
2013-10-03 18:00 - 20:30 | Snipping-the-tip-of-an-Agave-to-protect-pets.-1024×878
Take advantage of this timely workshop to get your garden growing in our unique desert environment. You will discover the importance and details of soil preparation as well as how to overcome the challenges of our desert environment. Master Gardener Cathy Rymer will teach you how to select, plant and care for vegetables, herbs, fruits and citrus for a bountiful harvest.
Click here to register online, or call 480-312-5690 to leave your name, address, phone number and the date(s) you would like to attend.

Pruning & Maintaining Your Landscape
2013-09-24 18:30 - 20:45 | scottdalexeriscapegarden
A Certified Arborist will teach you about proper plant selection, planting, staking and pruning techniques for the low desert.
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"Chandler Smart" Landscaping
2013-09-21 09:00 - 12:30
Part 2 of this two-class series will teach you the basics about landscaping in our desert. You will learn the concepts of design, how to plan for small spaces, the desert plant palette, plant selection and plant combinations.
Click here to register. (Registration is not necessary if you already signed up for Part 1 on Saturday, September 14.)

Green Plumbing Solutions
2013-09-17 18:30 - 20:00 | scottdalexeriscapegarden
Learn how to save water, energy and money with environmentally friendly products. The 2012 Green Plumber of the Year will teach you how to minimize the cost of ‘going green’ by optimizing rebates and water saving designs.
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"Chandler Smart" Landscaping
2013-09-14 09:00 - 12:00
Each two-class series will teach you the basics about landscaping in our desert. You will learn the concepts of design, how to plan for small spaces, the desert plant palette, plant selection and plant combinations.
Series 1: Saturday, September 14 & September 21 or Series 2: Saturday, October 5 & October 12
Click here to register for Series 1: Saturday, Septmber 14 & September 21. (By registering for this class you are also signing up for Part 2 on Saturday, September 21.)

Water Wise Edible Gardening
2013-09-10 18:30 - 20:45 | scottdalexeriscapegarden
Get your garden growing in our unique desert environment. Learn how to prepare beds and select, plant and care for vegetables, herbs, fruits and citrus for a bountiful harvest.
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