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Registration: $15 Registration Closes 1:00 PM Sunday, May 4, 2025. Non-Refundable.
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IN-PERSON CLASS: This class will be in-person at the University of Arizona Maricopa County Cooperative Extension, 4341 E Broadway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85040
Speaker: Maricopa County Master Gardener Mary Crenshaw
CLASS INFO:
Olla irrigation is an ancient and sustainable method of watering plants using unglazed clay pots buried in the soil. This method is highly efficient, reduces water waste, and helps prevent overwatering and underwatering. It is a great option for gardeners looking for a low-tech, eco-friendly irrigation solution. We will also discuss rainwater harvesting which is the practice of collecting and storing rainwater for later use. This method conserves water reduces reliance on municipal water supplies, and helps manage stormwater runoff, making it a sustainable and eco-friendly practice.
SPEAKER BIO:
Mary Crenshaw is a Maricopa County Master Gardener. She has lived in Maricopa County since 1988. Mary retired from Arizona State University where she worked in Business Administration and Finance. She has been an avid gardener for more than 40 years. She has spent many happy hours researching information, experimenting, and implementing various methods in her garden. These techniques include conserving water by irrigating with ollas, supporting pollinators, raised beds and container gardens. She loves to cook with herbs and produce from her raised bed garden. In this class, she will share techniques and options for using olla irrigation and rainwater harvesting.