The Lush and Lean program helps residents to make the best use of the limited water resources available by developing and maintaining gardens and landscapes that are also water-wise. The Water Conservation Program hosts a series of workshops on water-wise landscaping, irrigation, gardening, and related topics.
The workshops are free and open to the public.
Lush and Lean Workshops are Presented at Branigan Memorial Library Roadrunner Room, 200 E. Picacho Avenue. They take place from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on the following Thursdays.
| DATE | TOPIC | INFORMATION | PRESENTED BY: |
| November 7, 2024 | Cacti and Other Succulents for Your Garden | Learn what makes cacti and succulents appreciated worldwide | Gertrud Konings, Ph.D., Retired Biology Professor |
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