Your garden bed is prepared, you’ve got your seeds, and you’re ready to grow. Now discover how to kick the sustainability of your home garden up a notch with our "Garden like a Pro" series. Kaylee Colter, registered landscape architect, is back with tips on reducing water usage, growing organic, and the basics of composting.
As part of the Sustainable Landscape Workshops: Desert Lush Landscape Design for the Do-It-Yourself Homeowner (2-Part Series)Learn how to design a sustainable outdoor oasis in this two-part series. Instructor: Erin Hutton, Landscape Designer. Saturday, March 16 and 23rd from 2 pm-4 pm at the Tempe Public Library.
Is your toilet running? Well you better catch it… and tips to find and fix other leaks around the house. This workshop will take you through best practices and common problem areas to check when looking for leaks. Save water and money and empower yourself to be a leak detective!
Get your garden growing in our unique desert environment. Learn the importance and details of soil preparation and how to work with the challenges of our climate. Proper planting seasons and strategies, growing in raised beds and resources for seeds will be covered in this informative workshop. Class is free, but you must register at: https://www.chandleraz.gov/residents/water/water-conservation/education-and-resources/landscaping-and-irrigation-workshops
Any time is a great time to check for leaks in your irrigation system, but most importantly when the heat of the summer hits and you are running your landscape watering systems more often. If your system is giving you trouble and you don’t know why, this class will teach you not only how to locate your problems but also …
Get the basics on good maintenance practices, troubleshooting and techniques to keep your landscape irrigation system running smoothly from Irrigation Specialist Jeff Lee.
As part of the Sustainable Landscape Workshops: Desert Lush Landscape Design for the Do-It-Yourself Homeowner. Learn how to design a sustainable outdoor oasis in this two-part series. Instructor: Erin Hutton, Landscape Designer. Saturday, March 16 and 23rd from 2pm-4pm at the Tempe Public Library.
Have you ever been curious how to pick out, plant, and maintain healthy plants? What about learning pruning basics like general tips and a pruning schedule specific to desert plants? Join Landscape Designer Jo Miller and demystify desert plants and pruning.
Saving water, even in desert conditions, isn’t hard if you’re smart about it. Join Master Gardener Carol Stuttard to learn some of the simple, inexpensive and low-tech gardening strategies of water-wise gardening. Learn how to select, plant and care for vegetables, herbs, fruits and citrus for a bountiful harvest.
Take a walking tour (2 miles) through the Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden at Chaparral Park. See water-thrifty plants in action and have your desert plant questions answered by an expert. Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden Location: Southeast corner of McDonald Drive and Hayden Road near the dog park.
Your garden has sprouted, and you’re finally enjoying the fruits of your labors. What happens next? Join us for the final session of our spring "Garden Like a Pro" series and learn from Kaylee Colter, registered landscape architect, how to extend your current growing season, transition from one season to the next, and harvest and save seeds for later planting.
Come and learn where your water comes from, how it gets to your home and how the current drought impacts you and your neighbors.
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