• GOING NATIVE: SAVORING THE SOUTHWEST

    Plant of the Month - Yellow Bells, Orange Bells, & Much More!

    Learn about the challenges of being green in a water-starved land with Keynote speaker and workshop presenter and author, Gary Paul Nabhan. Learn about water harvesting, savor local foods, see cooking demonstrations, make your own Seed Bombs, and much more! Water – Use It Wisely is sponsoring Ryan Wood from Watershed Management Group to speak about rainwater harvesting. Conference Fee: …

  • Maximize Your Irrigation

    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. Register online at http://www.chandleraz.gov/water

  • “Smart” Irrigation Controllers

    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 …

  • “Smart” Irrigation Controllers

    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 …

  • Summerizing Your Landscaping

    Lake-Mead-Low-Water-Levels-Hoover-Dam

    Learn how to set the watering schedule, program the timer, and keep your plants from getting sunburned. Speaker: Jon Anderson, Sunshine Irrigation and Light. All classes will be held in the auditorium at the Surprise Police Department located at 14250 W. Statler Plaza, Surprise, Arizona 85374. All classes are held on Saturday, once a month, and start at 10 AM …

  • Summerizing Your Landscaping

    Lake-Mead-Low-Water-Levels-Hoover-Dam

    Learn how to set the watering schedule, program the timer, and keep your plants from getting sunburned. Speaker: Jon Anderson, Sunshine Irrigation and Light. All classes will be held in the auditorium at the Surprise Police Department located at 14250 W. Statler Plaza, Surprise, Arizona 85374. All classes are held on Saturday, once a month, and start at 10 AM …

  • Water Wise Edible Gardening

    scottdalexeriscapegarden

    Get your garden growing in our unique desert environment. Learn how to prepare beds and select, plant and care for vegetables, herbs, fruits and citrus for a bountiful harvest. Click to register now!

  • “Chandler Smart” Landscaping

    Each two-class series will teach you the basics about landscaping in our desert. You will learn the concepts of design, how to plan for small spaces, the desert plant palette, plant selection and plant combinations. Series 1: Saturday, September 14 & September 21  or  Series 2: Saturday, October 5 & October 12 Click here to register for Series 1: Saturday, Septmber …

  • Green Plumbing Solutions

    scottdalexeriscapegarden

    Learn how to save water, energy and money with environmentally friendly products. The 2012 Green Plumber of the Year will teach you how to minimize the cost of 'going green' by optimizing rebates and water saving designs. Click to register now!

  • “Chandler Smart” Landscaping

    Part 2 of this two-class series will teach you the basics about landscaping in our desert. You will learn the concepts of design, how to plan for small spaces, the desert plant palette, plant selection and plant combinations. Click here to register. (Registration is not necessary if you already signed up for Part 1 on Saturday, September 14.)

  • Pruning & Maintaining Your Landscape

    scottdalexeriscapegarden

    A Certified Arborist will teach you about proper plant selection, planting, staking and pruning techniques for the low desert. Click to register now!

  • Edible Gardening

    Snipping-the-tip-of-an-Agave-to-protect-pets.-1024x878

    Take advantage of this timely workshop to get your garden growing in our unique desert environment. You will discover the importance and details of soil preparation as well as how to overcome the challenges of our desert environment. Master Gardener Cathy Rymer will teach you how to select, plant and care for vegetables, herbs, fruits and citrus for a bountiful …