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Pruning & Maintaining Your Landscape - Chandler
2014-03-04 18:30 - 20:45 (America/Phoenix)
Trees and shrubs are the most important living elements of your landscape. Join an ISA certified arborist for this introductory presentation to learn the basics of pruning to keep your investments healthy, functional and looking great. You will learn the art and science of good pruning, including how to prune young trees for good structure, the five types of pruning and when to use them, as well as how to avoid the two worst pruning mistakes. You will leave this program ready to prune your own trees and shrubs with confidence and effectiveness.
This workshop is free to Chandler residents, but you must register. www.chandleraz.gov/water or call 480-782-3580.

Landscape Workshop - Drip Irrigation Design & Installation
2014-03-01 10:00 - 13:00
Learn how to design and install a drip system and get tips to make it efficient
and easy to maintain.

Xeriscape Workshop Series/ Principals and design
2014-02-25 08:00 - 17:00
Class will instruct residents on principals and design of their new desert landscape. This is a 3 class series on Saturdays in April.
To register please Call Richard Bond – 480-350-2627

Water Wise Edible Gardening - Chandler
2014-02-24 17:30 - 19:45
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.
This workshop is free to Chandler residents, but you must register. www.chandleraz.gov/water or call 480-782-3580.

Vegetable Gardening - Part II
2014-02-20 18:00 - 20:30
Take advantage of this timely workshop to get your garden growing in our unique desert environment. Learn the importance and details of soil preparation, planting seasons and strategies to overcome the challenges of our environment. This is part II of a two-day class. Registration is requested to reserve your seat. Please register by email at eavila@avondale.org, or by phone at 623-333-4422.

Backyard Composting: Breaking it Down to the Basics
2014-02-19 18:30 - 19:30 | 18
Wondering about the science and art of turning green waste and kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich food for plants and soil? Learn about the magic of microbes and other key ingredients for desert composting success and how to avoid “breakdowns” in pile management. Presenter, Don Titmus, is a Horticulturist and Permaculture Instructor.
Cosponsored by the City of Mesa Library and the Environmental & Sustainability Division.
This is a SCITECH Festival Event, Arizona’s BIGGEST celebration of science and technology.

Vegetable Gardening - Part I
2014-02-19 18:00 - 20:30
Take advantage of this timely workshop to get your garden growing in our unique desert environment. Learn the importance and details of soil preparation, planting seasons and strategies to overcome the challenges of our environment. This is part I of a two-day class. Registration is requested to reserve your seat. Please register by email at eavila@avondale.org, or by phone at 623-333-4422.

Color Your World
2014-02-13 18:00 - 20:30
Learn what to plant for an extended blooming season with plants that thrive here in the valley with very little water and effort! Registration is requested to reserve your seat. Please register by email at eavila@avondale.org, or by phone at 623-333-4422.

Strategies to Harvest and Incorporate Rainwater in the Landscape
2014-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Drab to Fab Before
Arizona author, Brad Lancaster, shares strategies and stories on how to harvest rainwater in your landscape and community. Brad will be available to sign his new book, Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond, Volume 1, 2nd edition. The free program is offered by the city of Glendale Conservation and Sustainable Living Office in partnership with the Watershed Management Group.

Renovate Your Yard: Practical Landscape Design and Renovation
2014-02-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Drab to Fab Before
Spring is an ideal time to get a jump start on planning a water- and energy-efficient landscape. This class provides the basics on landscape design for our unique climate. Register at 623.930.3760 or bpatrick@glendaleaz.com.

Tree and Shrub Care
2014-02-08 09:00 - 11:00
Learn the ins and outs of selecting, planting and maintaining structurally beautiful trees and shrubs through hands on demonstrations. Avoid the hazards associated with improper pruning practices. Registration is requested to reserve your seat. Please register by email at eavila@avondale.org, or by phone at 623-333-4422.

Urban Gardens and Edible Landscapes - Lecture
2014-02-06 19:00 - 20:30
SCOTTSDALE GREEN BUILDING LECTURE SERIES
Urban Gardens and Edible Landscapes
Join urban gardener and environmental artist, Joan Baron, as she shares the benefit and how-to’s of growing your own healthy
food, herbs, edible flowers and fruit trees in our desert environment. Learn about our planting and harvesting seasons. Find out about the wide range of community gardens and how school gardens provide students with valuable skills.
Date: Thursday, February 6
Time: 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale
Admission: Free and open to the public; no reservations are needed.
The lecture series is sponsored by the Scottsdale Green Building
Program. For more information, visit: Green Building

2014-02-05 08:00 - 17:00
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).
Click to register now!

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.
Click here to register now!
