Groundcovers and vines can add great beauty to your garden. Horticulturist and Master Gardener Kirti Mathura will teach you how these plants work for the desert landscape.

Avoid costly professional repairs and irrigation nightmares! If you already have an irrigation system and want to learn how it works, how to take care of it or make simple repairs, this program is for you. Registration is requested to reserve your seat. Please register by email at eavila@avondale.org, or by phone at 623-333-4422.

SCOTTSDALE 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 …

Visit SRP's 7th Annual Water Conservation Expo! You can learn more about smart irrigation systems, xeriscape landscaping and see various exhibits that provide information about water supplies, energy efficiency, water safety and water conservation. The first 800 SRP customers who register and attend the Expo are eligible to receive a four-station Rain Bird RSP-SMTe for the purchase price of $50 …

Get information on desert tree care, such as proper planting, pruning and watering. Take a tour of the Glendale Tree Trail, at the Glendale Xeriscape (Low-Water-Use) Demonstration Garden, to see live tree care demonstrations. Register at 623.930.3760 or bpatrick@glendaleaz.com

Want to create your own backyard oasis?  Or maybe you’d like to make your landscape more child or pet friendly.  If you’ve been considering converting your yard into a colorful, fragrant, interesting living space, this class will show you the easy step-by-step methods.  You may even be eligible for a rebate of up to $3,000! This workshop is free to …

Monarch butterfly populations are rapidly declining, but you can help. This program will outline the easy steps to create a Monarch way station and Butterfly Garden. Presenter, Gail Morris, is a Monarch Watch Conservation Specialist, a Master Gardener and the Coordinator of the Southwest Monarch Study. Cosponsored by the Mesa Library and the Environmental & Sustainability Division. This is a SCITECH …

Take control of your landscape watering with step-by-step instructions and hands-on practice setting and adjusting the timer on your irrigation controller.

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. Registration is requested to reserve your seat. Please register by email at eavila@avondale.org, or by phone at 623-333-4422.

A new generation of irrigation controllers can automatically adjust your irrigation schedule based on your yard and weather conditions. Learn how this new technology can save up to 30 percent on your outdoor watering.

If you’re interested in cooking using the free energy of the sun or making delicious meals in the summer without heating up the kitchen, here’s your chance to learn all about solar cooking. Presenter, Merry Bevill, Solar Cooking Enthusiast will discuss the art and science of cooking from as well as demonstrate her favorite solar ovens and cooking techniques. NOTE: …