Are you interested in turning your kitchen scraps and yard waste into a rich soil amendment? We gardeners know there is never enough compost! Help Mother Nature with her original re-use/recycle system! Learn tips, tasks, and benefits of home composting from a local gardening expert. Big yard, not so big... there is a composting system for almost every gardener. Compost …
Learn how to properly water your landscape to save time and increase the health and beauty of your plants. Participants will receive a rain gauge and three publications, including Landscape Watering by the Numbers. To RSVP for class(es), e-mail tina.sleeper@phoenix.gov or call 602-534-3950. Walk-ins will be permitted to attend, but space is limited.
Are you working with a limited space that you just don’t know how to handle? Learn how to create an exciting landscape with interesting, yet appropriate, plants for those small spaces. Speaker: Kirti Mathura, Horticulturist, Garden Author and Master Gardener Register at eavila@avondale.org or by calling Esmie Avila at 623.333.4422.
Learn how to save water, reduce waste generation, promote natural systems rejuvenation and have healthier, longer living mature plants. Presented by the Arizona Landscape Contractors Association.
This introductory class covers the basics of pruning to keep your green investments healthy, functional and looking great. Learn the art and science of good pruning, including how to prune young trees for good structure. After this class, you will be ready to prune your trees and shrubs with confidence. Speaker: Cathy Rymer, Master Gardener, Horticulturist, Certified Irrigation Auditor Register …
How smart is your irrigation controller? Chances are the answer is not too smart. 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 automatically adjust watering to …
Ever wondered how to capture shower water or rainwater runoff to use for landscape watering? This workshop includes in-class learning and outdoor hands-on activities. Participants will dig, shape, plant, and mulch, to create functional rainwater catchments for flowering plants in Peoria's community Desert Fusion Garden. Tools, water and snacks will be provided for registered students.
Fall is the perfect time to plant annual wildflower seed for a spectacular spring bloom in your landscape. Learn which annuals do best in our area, and how to combine them with perennial plants for the most impact. Get your ideas flowing and prepare for the fall planting season! Speaker: Kirti Mathura, Horticulturist, Garden Author and Master Gardener
Take advantage of this timely workshop to get your garden growing in our unique desert environment. You’ll discover the importance and details of soil preparation and how to overcome the challenges of our environment. Taught by a Master Gardener, you’ll learn how to select, plant and care for vegetables / herbs / fruits and citrus for a bountiful harvest. Classes …
Did you know that drought is a natural part of the water cycle? What actually begins as a weather phenomenon ultimately impacts our water resources. Learn more about drought, its effect on nature and our community, water supply, and what the City of Peoria is doing to ensure the availability of water for our future.
If you are thinking about putting in a new drip irrigation system in your yard, this class can help you learn what to look for and the questions to ask before you make the investment.Speaker: Jonathan Manning, Certified Arborist , Tree farmer at Elgin Tree Farm Register at eavila@avondale.org or by calling Esmie Avila at 623.333.4422.
In 2015, the city of Glendale Water Services Department will celebrate its centennial, marking 100 years of providing safe, reliable, high quality water and wastewater services to the community. Although Glendale has changed significantly over the last century, one thing remains constant—the city’s commitment to providing exceptional water and wastewater services. Join Glendale Water Services in celebrating its centennial by …
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