• Irrigation Troubleshooting

    Learn to fix basic irrigation system problems! Find out how to trace and fix the most common irrigation system problems. Eliminate puddles, fountains, soaked yards, and runoff into your streets to save water and save money. Try a simple line repair yourself. Presented by City of Goodyear Parks and Recreation irrigation staff. Learn more! There are several ways to register …

    Free
  • Landscape Workshop: 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.

    Free
  • Pruning and Maintaining Your Landscape

    DRAB TO FAB BACKYARD REHAB: AND THE WINNER IS…

    Learn the Basics of Pruning 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, …

    Free
  • Where’s the Water?

    Did you know that drought is a natural part of the water cycle? Learn more about drought, its effect on nature and our community, water supplies, and what the City of Peoria is doing to ensure the availability of water for our future. The event is free, but registration is requested. Learn more! Please call 623-773-7137 to register or visit …

    Free
  • Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden Tour

    Landscape Workshop - Caring for Your Desert Garden

    Go on a walking tour (approximately two miles) through Scottsdale's five and a half acre Xeriscape Garden with Bill Casenhiser, the Garden's caretaker. This workshop is FREE to Scottsdale residents, but advanced registration is required. Learn more! Register online or call 480-312-5690 and leave your name, address, phone number and the date(s) you would like to attend. Advance registration is required for …

    Free
  • SRP Water Conservation Expo

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    The next SRP Water Conservation Expo is tentatively scheduled for March 7, 2015! Last year more than 700 people attended the seventh annual SRP Water Conservation Expo. Highlights from the most recent expo included classes about smart irrigation controller programming and xeriscape (low-water-use landscaping) and booths featuring a variety of water-saving ideas and devices. For updated Expo information, please visit: http://www.srpnet.com/water/discount.aspx

  • Learn to Prune

    Landscape Workshop - Caring for Your Desert Garden

    Pruning promotes the beauty, strength and health of your trees and shrubs. Learn basic pruning cuts in an outdoor setting. This workshop is free to Scottsdale residents, but advanced registration is required. Learn more! Register online or call 480-312-5690 and leave your name, address, phone number and the date(s) you would like to attend. Advance registration is required for all workshops. Confirmation …

  • Basic Yard Makeovers

    DRAB TO FAB BACKYARD REHAB: AND THE WINNER IS…

    Easy Step-by-Step Methods to Transform Your Yard Want to create your own backyard oasis? Or maybe you'd like to make your landscape more child or pet friendly. Transform your grass yard into outdoor living spaces that are colorful, fragrant, interesting, cool leisure, Mediterranean, eco-compatible, etc. This class will show you the easy step-by-step methods. You may even be eligible for …

    Free
  • Color Your World

    Plant for an extended blooming season. Description: Learn what to plant for an extended blooming season with plants that thrive here in the Valley of the Sun using little water and effort. The event is free, but registration is required. Learn more! Register by E-mailing Esmie Avila at eavila@avondale.org or by calling 623-333-4422.

    Free
  • Open Forum for Newbie Gardeners

    Find out what you need to grow great veggies in the low desert. The quality and flavor of the fresh vegetables you grow will reward you all year long, especially when you garden organically. In this class, you will learn about the care and propagation of a vegetable garden and what you need to know to grow great veggies in …

    Free
  • Create Your Own Oasis

    A Two-Class Series on the Basics of Landscape Design This is a two-class series of workshops will teach you the basics of designing home landscapes that create attractive, comfortable, functional, and sustainable yards that are appropriate for our location in the desert Southwest. You will learn the concepts of design, how to pan for small spaces, the desert palette, plant …

    Free