Upcoming Events

Don’t let a small yard limit your veggie gardening opportunities. Growing food in raised beds is a great way to make the most out of small spaces or challenging soil. Emily Heller, Master Gardener and urban farmer from Bene Vivendo, will cover sustainable gardening methods used for raised garden beds, including soil amendments, plant selection, and watering requirements.

Explore ways to heat-proof plants and minimize the effects of hot summers on your garden. Register Here: chandleraz.gov/water

Take control of your irrigation system and save water! Jonathan Manning, Certified Arborist and Manager from Elgin Nursery and Tree Farm, will provide a hands-on experience with programming a basic irrigation controller, and demonstrate simple repairs or retrofits that can help maintain or increase your system’s efficiency.

Tips on selecting, planting, and maintaining desert-adapted trees for maximum shade. Register Here: chandleraz.gov/water

Reduce water use and save money with a well-designed, passive rainwater harvesting system. Register Here: chandleraz.gov/water

Does your landscape need a makeover? Learn how to begin your drab to fab renovation, no matter how small or large the space. Cathy Rymer, Master Gardener, Certified Arborist, retired Water Conservation Coordinator, author and experienced horticulturist, will share everything you need to know from planning, to turf removal, to plant selection, to renovate your yard with water conservation in-mind.