This is not an Open House. Tour starts promptly at 9:00 AM.
Liz & Dan Lonetti moved into the house on 11th Street around three years ago in 2007. In 2008 they planted over 20 fruit trees to create urban orchard hedgerows along two property edges. I…
The Lavender/Hughes house displays the quirkiness and aesthetic of an artist while demonstrating how much the homeowners interact with their property. The house is situated in a modest 24th st and Thomas neighborhood and is the product of a “do it y…
Come tour the Urban Farm and see how years of methodical application of permaculture principles have transformed an ordinary 1/3 acre urban lot into a lush edible landscape. Power is generated by the sun and greywater is harvested and used to grow f…
Don has been "living" permaculture and sustainability for several years. His environment is a testament to the many ingenious ways he's incorporated sustainability into his life. See veggie and flower gardens, urban chickens, bees, water harvesting,…
Joan Baron is a local artists that works with mosaics, ceramics and earth plasters. She has created an oasis in her yard that includes an herb spiral, rammed earth walls, a cistern, permeable driveway, and basic water harvesting techniques. Joan's y…
Drip Irrigation: Parts & Repairs
Instructor: Vynnie McDaniels
Drip Coffee Lounge
Requested donation: $10 (cash or check)
RSVP: Limit 25 people, you must RSVP to guarantee a seat, this includes guests.
Coffee and drinks only available for sale until…
First Saturday Tour-Wilson Acres with Diann Peart
Requested Donation: $5
Location: 1012 S. Wilson St., Tempe, AZ 85281
This is not an Open House. Because of the huge interest in this tour, there will be two time slots. First one starts at 8 AM to 10…
New Volunteer Orientation
Monday, August 3rd, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
REI - Tempe, 1405 W. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282
FREE
Want to be part of a great organization that teaches people how to live a more sustainable life? Like helping others? Want to get…
Turning Apples to Applesauce in One Morning!
Date: Sunday, July 19th, 8:00 AM – Noon
Instructor: Heather Welch
Location: The Urban Farm (Outdoor Kitchen)
Cost: $15 (Cash or check only)
RSVP: Limit 20 people
The apples are ripening all over the area…
Composting - Getting The Good Dirt
Wednesday, July 1st, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Requested Donation: $10 (Cash or check only)
RSVP: Limit 20 people
Coffee and drinks only available for sale until 6 PM!
In this hands-on workshop, we will explore the myriad of…
Mesquite Bean Harvesting
Sunday, June 28th, 8:30 - 10:00 AM
*NOTE LOCATION*: GRANADA PARK
Requested donation: $10
Cash or check only
Instructor: Heather Welch
Learn how and when to harvest mesquite beans, the tools needed and basic nutritional fact…
For families who are interested in raising eco-conscious children and living more in balance with nature... Bring your kids to this fun, interactive and informative class on learning more about sustainable living and permaculture. What does it mean…
Mesquite and Carob Milling
Requested Donation:
--Milling - $5 for each 5 gal bucket of beans milled
If you have four or more 5 gallon buckets for milling please arrive before noon!
Join the Phoenix Permaculture Guild as they host a mesquite bean (…
Be prepared for the fall planting season. Are you confused about what and how to plant in the low desert? - Where to get quality seeds – heirloom or not? Transplants, or seeds? How do you get an extended harvest? What is companion planting and what…
Turn your kitchen scraps and certain waste materials into nutrient-rich fertilzer! Compost not only provides a source of slow-release organic fertilizer, it also boosts the community of microorganisms that helps keep plants healthy and improves wate…
What does a Permaculture Design mean? - and where do I begin? How do we pull together sustainable principles and apply them to OUR urban property? This class is an overview of implementing various aspects of permaculture to an urban home and lot - n…
I've got some small, black little bugs on my butternut squash. I'm a Phx native and have never seen bugs like these, but I've also never grown the squash before, either. They seem to hide when I reach for a leaf - creepy! What are they and will they…
Sophia,
The AZ Homegrown Solutions group has a community table at the downtown Phoenix Farmers Market. This is a great way to share your over production and make a little cash in the process. Their website is: http://azhomegrownsolutions.ning.com/.…