• Free Landscaping Workshop – Drip Irrigation

    Designing a drip irrigation system that’s efficient and low maintenance is easy if you know how.   From backflow preventers to emitters this class will help you learn how to design and install an irrigation system as good as the pros.  Taught by a certified irrigation specialist, any confusion you may have about components like pressure regulators, valves, emitters, zones, stations, …

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  • Landscape Watering Workshop – South Mountain Community Library

    Join us for a series of free landscape workshops presented by the City of Phoenix Water Services Department. Learn how to properly water your landscape to save time and increase the health and beauty of your plants. Participants will receive a rain gauge and three publications, including Landscape Watering by the Numbers. To RSVP for class(es), e-mail tina.sleeper@phoenix.gov or call …

  • The Nature of Design; Creating Water and Energy Efficient Landscapes

    Looking for advice on landscape design and/or small space renovations? This class will focus on landscape design that work for arid regions and will include easy and proper plant placement and water harvesting techniques. Each attendee will leave with a good start on their specific landscape design. Speaker: Jo Miller, Master Gardener, Author and Certified Arborist. Register at eavila@avondale.org or …

  • Landscape Watering Workshop – Harmon Library

    Learn how to properly water your landscape to save time and increase the health and beauty of your plants. Participants will receive a rain gauge and three publications, including Landscape Watering by the Numbers. To RSVP for class(es), e-mail tina.sleeper@phoenix.gov or call 602-534-3950. Walk-ins will be permitted to attend, but space is limited.

  • Free Landscaping Workshop – Landscape Watering & Timer Instruction

    Wondering about how long, how much and when to water your landscape? You’re not alone - outdoor watering is often a place where water is wasted. 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). …

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  • Free Landscaping Workshop – Create Your Own Oasis

    This two-class series of classes covers the basics of designing home landscapes that create attractive, comfortable, functional and sustainable yards appropriate for our location in the Southwest. Basic design processes, how to plan for small spaces, the wide array of desert-adapted plants available, plant selection, and plant combinations, principles and techniques will be covered. The instructor will take participants through …

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  • Vegetable Gardening

    Take advantage of this timely workshop to get your garden growing and learn strategies to overcome the challenges of our environment. Class will cover planting seasons and watering. Speaker: Kirti Mathura, Horticulturist, Garden Author and Master Gardener

  • Soils & Composting Made Easy!

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    Make your plants happy! Learn about our unique desert soil; How to build better soil; And easy-to-follow steps for composting. Informative class for new or new-to-the-desert gardeners. Registered students will be entered into a raffle to win a home composter!  

  • Landscape Watering By the Numbers

    If you’re mystified about landscape watering, you’re not alone. Hands-On instruction creating a schedule to meet your plants watering needs. Watering efficiently is the easiest way to reduce your water bill. Speaker: Cathy Rymer, Master Gardener, Horticulturist, Author, Certified Irrigation Auditor Register at eavila@avondale.org or by calling Esmie Avila at 623.333.4422.

  • Free Landscaping Workshop – Irrigation Maintenance & Repair

    Are you noticing dry areas in your lawn? Are your plants showing signs of stress? There could be a problem with your irrigation system. This workshop will focus on troubleshooting and repairing those drip, sprinkler and bubbler systems, which can save you money and water. Classes are free but advanced registration is required as space is limited.  Class details and …

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  • Backyard Composting

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    Are you interested in turning your kitchen scraps and yard waste into a rich soil amendment? We gardeners know there is never enough compost! Help Mother Nature with her original re-use/recycle system! Learn tips, tasks, and benefits of home composting from a local gardening expert. Big yard, not so big... there is a composting system for almost every gardener. Compost …

    Free
  • Landscape Watering Workshop – Ironwood Library

    Learn how to properly water your landscape to save time and increase the health and beauty of your plants. Participants will receive a rain gauge and three publications, including Landscape Watering by the Numbers. To RSVP for class(es), e-mail tina.sleeper@phoenix.gov or call 602-534-3950. Walk-ins will be permitted to attend, but space is limited.