Easy Step-by-Step Methods to Transform Your Yard Want to create your own backyard oasis? Or maybe you'd like to make your landscape more child or pet friendly. Transform your grass yard into outdoor living spaces that are colorful, fragrant, interesting, cool leisure, Mediterranean, eco-compatible, etc. This class will show you the easy step-by-step methods. You may even be eligible for …
Take control of your landscape watering with step-by-step instructions and hands-on practice adjusting the settings on your irrigation controller.
Plant for an extended blooming season. Description: Learn what to plant for an extended blooming season with plants that thrive here in the Valley of the Sun using little water and effort. The event is free, but registration is required. Learn more! Register by E-mailing Esmie Avila at eavila@avondale.org or by calling 623-333-4422.
Find out what you need to grow great veggies in the low desert. The quality and flavor of the fresh vegetables you grow will reward you all year long, especially when you garden organically. In this class, you will learn about the care and propagation of a vegetable garden and what you need to know to grow great veggies in …
A Two-Class Series on the Basics of Landscape Design This is a two-class series of workshops will teach you the basics of designing home landscapes that create attractive, comfortable, functional, and sustainable yards that are appropriate for our location in the desert Southwest. You will learn the concepts of design, how to pan for small spaces, the desert palette, plant …
A new generation of irrigation controllers can automatically adjust your irrigation schedule based on your yard’s needs and changes in weather conditions. Learn how this new technology can save up to 30 percent on your outdoor watering with Irrigation Specialist Jeff Lee.
The ins and outs of growing fruit in the desert. From the exotic to native fruits, this class describes over 20 different types of fruit, in detail. Class discussion will include watering, fertilizing, pollination, planting tips, and fruit thinning. The class is FREE, but registration is required! Learn more. Register by E-mailing Esmie Avila at eavila@avondale.org or by calling 623-333-4422.
The One for Water 4-Miler is a fun, local race that offers something for everyone -- a fast course, desert scenery, fabulous prizes, swag, food, and a "tank chaser" to beat a running toilet. Whether you're an intense or laid-back runner, this chip-timed, 4-mile loop run promises a unique blend of the traditional race with some distinctive moments. New for …
Turn your yard into a wildlife sanctuary! Horticulturist and Master Gardener Kirti Mathura will teach you how to create an inviting environment for birds, butterflies and other creatures using a wonderful array of native and desert adapted plants.
Tracking Down Sneaky Leaks Find and fix leaks that are draining your budget! According to the EPA, the average household loses more than 10,000 gallons of water each year through leaks-the same amount of water needed to wash 280 loads of laundry, take 600 showers, or meet the average family's water needs for a month! The smallest leaks can add …
This class covers every detail of growing plants in containers. It will show you how to choose the best container and soil, as well as show you how to water your plants efficiently. You will also learn the ins and outs of fertilizing. There will be demonstrations on potting techniques and examples of different containers and soils. This class is …
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Gardeners Gone Wild! Hear from two Glendale homeowners about how they developed their own desert-friendly yards to attract pollinators, including birds and butterflies. They did it, so can you! 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Create a Beautiful Yard with Native Plants. Learn how to create an attractive, colorful and water-smart landscape with native …
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