The High Country Xeriscape Council of Arizona is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation dedicated to educating our communities about water-wise gardening. For additional information write: HCXCA P. O. Box 2701 Payson,  AZ  85547

or call:
Karen Probert
Town of Payson Water Dept
(928) 474-5242 Ext 2235

Waterwise Seminar                                         

Schedule

Information Booths

A Community Awareness Workshop—Free to the Public

When: Saturday, May 31, 2008, 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Where: Gila Community College Payson Campus, Room 301, 201 N. Mudsprings Rd, Payson, Arizona

What: Attend seminars, visit information booths, and enjoy the Ed Lydic Memorial Xeriscape Garden

Door Prizes: There will drawings for door prizes throughout the day!

 Schedule

8:30 AM—Visit the information booths in the courtyard and stroll through the Ed Lydic Memorial Garden. Complimentary coffee and donuts will be served.

9:00 to 10:00—Bruce Wales: “Rainwater Harvesting”

Bruce will be showing the wealth of rain water that is available to everyone in Rim Country. Attendees will understand the design logic behind retrofitting existing gutters for water harvesting while denying mosquito entrance. Employing gravity, home installers will learn to use failsafe features. They will be equipped to experience more independence in water control in their yards and gardens. Blending tank covering design to home exteriors, similar to air conditioning units, will be discussed as well.

            10:00 to 10:15—Break

10:30 to 11:15—Chris Jones: “Maintaining a Firewise Property”

Chris is the County Extension Agent for Gila County and specializes in fire-proof landscaping. He brings a vast amount of knowledge on proactive methods to keep homes safe in case of wildfire.

            11:15 to 11:30—Break

11:30 to 12:30—Dennis Swartzell: “Plants for Waterwise Landscaping and Gardens”

Dennis is the marketing director for Mountain States Wholesale Nursery in Litchfield Park, Arizona, that specializes in propagating waterwise plants. Dennis will be showing and discussing low water use plants for this area. He is a graduate from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with an emphasis in Floriculture. Dennis’ previous experience includes employment as a grower for a variety of greenhouse operations in the southeastern U.S., 25 years experience as landscape manager for park and university campus, and was Director of Landscape, Grounds and Arboretum for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where he retired as Director Emeritus. Dennis is a Certified Arborist, Board Certified Master Arborist, a member of the Board of Directors for the Western Chapter ISA, a member of the American Society of Consulting Arborists, and a founding member of the Southern Nevada Arborist Group.

12:30 to 2:00—Stroll through the demonstration garden, see all the beautiful plants on display, visit the information booths, talk to the various experts, pick up free literature and be inspired.

Information Booths:

• Perennial Golf Scapes: Jim Dougherty will have samples of artificial turf and will be happy to answer any questions regarding the benefits

• David Wise: Implementing a Grey Water System for the Home: Local homeowner David Wise shares his experience, photographs, and a free tips handout about constructing a grey water system and using it to water outside vegetation.

• Ace Hardware: Drip watering systems and their part in water conservation

• Town of Payson Water Department: Water conservation tips and products

• Mountain States Wholesale Nursery: Will have a display of colorful low water use plants and answer questions about their care

• Forever Lawn: Seth Jacobsen can meet the needs of your landscape, playground, field, kennel or other individual application with quality artificial turf. He will have information and samples.

• Town of Payson Fire Department: Will have important information concerning Firewise landscaping, living with fire, importance of defensible space and resources to help homeowners.

• Plant Fair Nursery: See easy to grow and low water use plants along with products to ensure success

Hot dogs, brauts, and drinks will be available on location for a nominal amount.

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