• Landscape Workshop: Basic Yard Makeovers

    DRAB TO FAB BACKYARD REHAB: AND THE WINNER IS…

    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 …

    Free
  • Fall 2014 Smartscape

    Smartscape can help landscape professionals move ahead of the competition and stay up to date on the latest trends, research, and practices in the industry. With its informative classes and networking and marketing opportunities, Smartscape is an affordable way for landscape professionals to strengthen their practice and innovate their business. This course covers: Plant selection and installation Solutions to plant …

    $75
  • Irrigation Workshop – Drip Irrigation

    DRAB TO FAB BACKYARD REHAB: AND THE WINNER IS…

    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, …

    Free
  • Landscape Workshop – Water Wise Edible Gardening

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    Take advantage of this timely workshop to get your garden growing in our unique desert environment. You’ll discover the importance and details of soil preparation and how to overcome the challenges of our environment. Taught by a Master Gardener, you’ll learn how to select, plant and care for vegetables / herbs / fruits and citrus for a bountiful harvest. This …

    Free
  • Landscape 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 …

    Free
  • Irrigation Workshop – Yard Watering & Timer Instructon

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    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). …

    Free
  • Irrigation Workshop – Irrigation Maintenance & Repair

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    Your irrigation system is the lifeline for your landscape. Fall is a great time to tune it up to get the efficiency back and to modify it for new plantings. If your system is giving you trouble and you don’t know why, this class will also teach you how to troubleshoot and repair it like the pros. Whether you have …

    Free
  • Understanding & Maintaining Your Landscape Watering System

    Learn the basics about your water system - drip, bubblers, or sprinklers. This class provides a basic overview and includes how systems are designed, how to repair common leaks, and tips on how to set the controller/timer. Understanding your landscape watering system will keep your plants healthy, your system running efficiently and can lower your water costs. The class is …

    Free
  • Landscape Workshop: Water-Wise Edible Gardening

    Get your garden growing in our unique desert environment and discover the importance and details of soil preparation. Master Gardener Cathy Rymer will teach you how to select, plant and care for vegetables, herbs, fruits and citrus for a bountiful harvest.

    Free
  • Irrigation Workshop – “Smart” Irrigation Controllers

    DRAB TO FAB BACKYARD REHAB: AND THE WINNER IS…

    How smart is your irrigation controller? Chances are the answer is not too smart.  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 automatically adjust watering to …

    Free
  • The Basics of Seed Saving

    Learn how to save seeds from your garden to replant or share with friends! Discover ways to prevent unwanted cross-pollination, learn general and specific techniques for common garden vegetables.  In partnership with the Valley Permaculture Alliance. Register at 623.930.3553 or oabu@glendaleaz.com

    Free
  • Landscape Workshop – Program Your Irrigation Controller

    Irrigation Specialist Bill Casenhiser will help you take control of your landscape watering with step-by-step instructions. You’ll get hands-on practice setting and adjusting the timer on an irrigation controller.

    Free