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 …

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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.

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

Learn how to design and install a drip system and get tips to make it efficient and easy to maintain.

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 …