CHANDLER, AZ — The Valley's hot, dry climate can be challenging to try and create and take care of a garden.
One Valley author with a green-thumb is helping others to garden smart.
Chandler native Noelle Johnson's love of nature led her to a career in horticulture.
She is giving back to the community by teaching a class called "The Water-Smart Garden: Techniques and Strategies for Conserving, Capturing, and Efficiently Using Water in Today's Climate."
ABC15's Ashlee DeMartino pays a visit to Johnson's garden to learn more about eco-friendly gardening while also saving some money. You can learn more in the video player above.
