2013 Landscape Classes  2013 Landscape Class Schedule 
January

19th Container Gardening (Garden Patch Community Garden, 11350 W. Coldwater Springs Blvd) 9 am to 11 am.  Saturday morning class.
Learn the tricks of plant selection, secrets for growing a fabulous container garden in any season.

24th Landscape Care in the Desert 101 
Are you frustrated with your landscape? You’re not alone. Many of us are unsure how to grow plants in the low desert’s alkaline soil and challenging climate. Come learn what plants need to flourish here and how to keep them happy and healthy including fertilizing and controlling weeds, pests and diseases.

February
2nd Q&A trees, fruit trees and shrub care (Garden Patch Community Garden) (Saturday Morning class)
Bring your tree questions! Learn which fruit trees do best for our area and general tree and shrub care.

7th Edible landscaping (Veggie Class)  
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.

23rd Intro to Composting (Garden Patch Community Garden) 9 to 11 am Saturday class
The Dirt on Compost. Compost is the “black gold” essential to successful gardening with many vegetables and herbs. Discover how easy it is to produce your own magical soil amendment and save space in our landfills.

28th Herb Gardening in the desert
A diverse array of herbs grows well in the desert and can be planted in your herb garden, landscape or containers. Learn the basics of caring for these plants through our different seasons.

March

7th Landscape water scheduling and controller programming
If you’re mystified about landscape watering, you’re not alone. Hands-On instruction creating a schedule to meet your plants watering needs. Watering efficiently is the easiest way to reduce your water bill.

14th Whats bugging you?
Wondering about how to deal with bugs in your yard or home? Are you confused about pest control? Learn to successfully identify the good bugs from the bad as well as eco-friendly ways to control or encourage them. If you like, bring samples for pest identification.


21st Irrigation System maintenance, troubleshooting and repair
Avoid costly professional repairs and irrigation nightmares! If you already have an irrigation system and want to learn how it works, how to take care of it or make simple repairs, this program is for you.


28 Bright Nights
Nighttime is a pleasant time to relax on a patio or in your yard. With the proper plant selection your garden can come alive in the moonlight with reflective foliage and blooms, interesting creatures attracted to them, and fragrance. Learn how to enrich your garden with magnificent night-bloomers that unfurl their hidden beauty as the sky darkens into night, and other plants that will “light” the way.

Master Gardener Q & A -- Every Third Saturday 10:30 am – 1:00 pm