Always GO ORGANIC!

Always GO ORGANIC!

The summer heat is just around the corner.  Check in with REALM's WaterWorks to make sure your irrigation system is running smoothly.

REALM will be at this year’s Pima Smartscape FREE Sustainable Landscapes EXPO this coming March at 4210 N. Campbell (enter from Roger Rd., east. of Campbell).

There will be 30+ Exhibitor/Demonstration Booths, Food Trucks, Education & Activities for adults and children, music, and an all-ages obstacle course!

We’ll share more details like exact date/times as soon as we receive that information.

Now's the time to get those warm weather annuals planted!

Give some of these a try:

• Marigolds
• Sunflowers
• Stock
• Alyssum
• Scabiosa
• Gomphrena
• Salvia
• Calendula
• Cosmos
• Lobelia
• Zinnia

Always GO ORGANIC!

The summer heat is just around the corner.  Check in with REALM's WaterWorks to make sure your irrigation system is running smoothly.

Now's the time to get those warm weather annuals planted!

Give some of these a try:

• Marigolds
• Sunflowers
• Stock
• Alyssum
• Scabiosa
• Gomphrena
• Salvia
• Calendula
• Cosmos
• Lobelia
• Zinnia

Passionate about the health of your trees or just interested in being able to tell the yard guy how to prune better? Either way, this class taught by Jason Isenberg, ISA Certified Arborist and owner of REALM, will serve as a crash course on pruning to equip you with tried-and-true tips, do’s and don’ts, and timing recommendations to extend the health and longevity of your trees.

Always GO ORGANIC!

Learn the basics about growing organic veggies and herbs in the desert southwest with Jason Isenberg, award-winning designer and owner of REALM. Jason has a creative and environmentally friendly approach to organic gardening. This class is suitable for gardeners of any level and covers the basics from garden design, plant selection and planting, and soils and amendments.

Has your water-hungry pool become just an empty hole in the ground? There is a way to make that unwanted pool a sustainable feature of your backyard landscape. Jason Isenberg of REALM shares an eye-opening approach to pool retirement. Rather than simply backfilling it, explore your options and discover new ways to incorporate an underused pool into a polished landscape — from an in-ground planter to a water harvesting water feature or from an outdoor living space to a sunken patio for bird watching or entertaining. The possibilities abound!

Passionate about the health of your trees or just interested in being able to tell the yard guy how to prune better? Either way, this class taught by Jason Isenberg, ISA Certified Arborist and owner of REALM, will serve as a crash course on pruning to equip you with tried-and-true tips, do’s and don’ts, and timing recommendations to extend the health and longevity of your trees.

As environmentally conscious gardeners we think carefully about the kinds of chemicals we use in our landscapes. As safety-conscious pet parents, we must be even more aware – our four-legged family members spend their time outdoors much closer to the ground than we do, often with their noses in the leaf litter and dirt. Jason Isenberg of REALM offers smart and safe landscape solutions for you and your pet, realizing that beyond health considerations, it is important that outdoor habitats keep cats and dogs happy as well. From non-toxic plants to dog dig pits and paw-friendly surfaces and from pet waste composting to play structures, Jason has ideas for a variety of landscape situations and a variety of pets!

Landscapes that look (and are) good enough to eat can be a reality in Tucson! Join Jason Isenberg, owner and award-winning designer at REALM, who will help you select edible plants for a beautiful organic and water conscientious landscape.

Don’t think you’re ready to make that first cut? Gain expert pruning advice from 20-year industry veteran, REALM’s award-winning landscape designer, and ISA Certified Arborist, Jason Isenberg, as he leads you through the basics of pruning the desert landscape. Topics covered include choosing the right tools for the job, the basic do’s and don’ts of pruning, specific pruning approaches and philosophies, and pruning time tables. Jason will provide resource recommendations and take-home materials to help you succeed in your own yard!

Always GO ORGANIC!

While it might feel impossible to create a successful vegetable garden during harsh Tucson summers, gardeners can still grow food during our monsoon season beginning in July. The additional moisture, warm temperatures and humid air create ideal conditions for planting summer vegetables. Join award-winning landscape designer, owner of REALM and certified arborist, Jason Isenberg, who will guide you through the steps of planting seasonally- appropriate crops, helping them flourish with organic methods, and harvesting the fruits of your labor.

Always GO ORGANIC!

Has your water-hungry pool become just a hole in the ground? There is a way to make that unwanted pool a sustainable feature of your backyard landscape. Jason Isenberg of REALM shares an eye-opening approach to pool retirement. Rather than just backfilling it, explore your options and discover new ways to incorporate an underused pool into a polished landscape — from an in-ground planter to a water harvesting water feature or from an outdoor living space to a sunken patio for bird watching or entertaining.

A thoughtful, ecological approach to landscape design doesn’t mean that style has to take a back seat. Award-winning landscape designer and owner of REALM, Jason Isenberg, demystifies many of the driving tenets of sustainability including water harvesting, organic gardening, permaculture, xeriscaping, smart irrigation, considered plant selection and more. Once you have this insight, you’ll be able to implement strategies to create a landscape custom made for your conscience, your priorities and your aesthetic preferences.

The summer heat is just around the corner.  Check in with REALM's WaterWorks to make sure your irrigation system is running smoothly.

You really can have your horticultural cake and eat it too! Landscapes that look (and are) good enough to eat can be a reality in Tucson. Jason Isenberg, owner and award-winning designer at REALM, discusses how to design your yard with edible plants in mind. Nutritive landscapes, organics, water conservation and overall aesthetic considerations are covered. If you have a garden, make it a tasty one!

Veggies can thrive in desert gardens, as long as a few tried-and-true tips are followed, according to Jason Isenberg, owner and award-winning designer at REALM. Garden-to-table can be a reality at your home if the focus is on soil health and organics, and select cultivars that thrive in Tucson’s varied seasons. Follow the rules and gone will be the days of toiling in dirt for just a few tomatoes. Join Jason and learn how to make your kitchen garden sing!

Don’t think you’re ready to make that first cut? Gain expert pruning advice from 20-year industry veteran, REALM’s award-winning landscape designer and ISA Certified Arborist, Jason Isenberg, as he leads you through the basics of pruning the desert landscape. Topics covered include choosing the right tools for the job, the basic do’s and don’ts of pruning, specific pruning approaches and philosophies, and pruning time tables. The class combines a PowerPoint presentation with in-the-field experience observing pruning techniques on the grounds of Tohono Chul. Isenberg will provide resource recommendations and take-home materials to help you succeed in your own yard! Masks will be required while indoors in keeping with Tohono Chul’s current Covid-19 policies.