Plant Care in the Desert
Horticulturist and Master Gardener Kirti Mathura will cover proper techniques for watering, fertilizing, pruning and other maintenance tips for your desert garden.
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Free Landscaping Workshop – Simple Cents Home Efficiency
Are you interested in learning some simple tips on ways to improve your home’s energy and water efficiency? If so, this class is for you. Simple Cents Home Efficiency will offer you simple ways to save energy, water, and money in your home! Chandler residents that attend the class will receive $75 in energy- and water- efficiency devices! Classes are free …
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Fruit Trees in the Desert
From exotic to native fruits this class describes over 20 different types of fruit in detail. Discussion will cover water, fertilizer, pollination, fruit thinning and planting tips. Speaker: Jonathan Manning, Certified Arborist , Tree farmer at Elgin Tree Farm
Drip Irrigation Design & Installation
Simple things you need to know to make your drip irrigation system efficient and easy to maintain. Irrigation Specialist Jeff Lee will show you how to design and install a drip system.
Free
Water Games
Learn about our water system with games, activities and FUN competition. Come participate in a water taste test, try operating a model water treatment system, make a bracelet, try water coloring, learn what a Neptune T-10 is and meet Misty, Peoria’s Water Conservation Mascot. Fun for the whole family!
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Celebrate Columbus Day at the Peoria Main Library Water Games
A Family Event (Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.) Learn about our water system, both natural and constructed, in an afternoon of games, activities and FUN competition. · Explore a model watershed and see what happens when it rains! · Operate a model water treatment system! Participate in a taste test of water! · Take an …
Hydrate Your Home & Community Workshop
Create a water budget for your home and give water back to your community Phoenix gets about 8 inches of rainfall per year – but do you know how many potential gallons of harvested rainwater that translates to? We’ll show how you can harvest thousands of gallons of water each year at your own home to use less water from …
Free Landscaping Workshop – Pruning & Maintaining Your Landscape
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 …
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Desert Plant Care
Are you frustrated with your landscape? You’re not alone. Many of us are unsure how to grow plants in the low desert’s alkaline soil and challenging climate. Come learn what plants need to flourish here and how to keep them happy and healthy including, fertilizing and controlling weeds, pests and diseases. Speaker: Cathy Rymer, Master Gardener, Horticulturist, Certified Irrigation Auditor …
Irrigation Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Repair
Get the basics on good maintenance practices, troubleshooting and techniques to keep your landscape irrigation system running smoothly from Irrigation Specialist Jeff Lee.
Free
Hydrate Your Plants Workshop
Learn how to create a sustainable backyard oasis at WMG’s six-part Hydrate Phoenix project series at SunUp Brewing Co in Central Phoenix. Each presentation includes a mini-project to create an action plan for your home. Hydrate with happy-hour priced local craft brews, and soak in knowledge about greywater, composting, and building a rain garden. Join us for your favorite topic, …
Landscape Makeover & Rainwater Harvesting
Learn design basics including rainwater harvesting to jump-start your landscape makeover. Landscape design professional Jo Miller will share tips and techniques on space planning and improved plant health.
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