Hi, Desert Gardener,

What a crazy weather week! I hope you had rain but avoided damaging winds. I some of each -- some rain and some significant wind damage.😢

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Last Minute Event! Have you ever had issues with your neighbors or HOA about your garden, particularly your native plants? Check out this free webinar How to Talk to Your Neighbors (and Your HOA) About Your Garden sponsored by WildOnes.org.

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A big thanks to the astute readers who pointed out last week's slip-up. The link to Arizona poppy went to the wrong article. Here's the correct link. This delightful monsoon wildflower has started to sprout. This article includes pictures of new seedlings so you don't accidentally "weed" them.

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In this week's newsletter, we cover:

• Featured plant: Indian fig
• Source of free gray water
• Hummingbird tipsin
• What to do in the garden in July
• and more!

Life-Saving Hummingbird Tip!

In this heat, bacteria in hummingbird feeders grows FAST. According to Southern Arizona Hummingbird Rescue, feeders should be cleaned & refilled according to this schedule:

Above 90℉ — daily
80 to 90℉ — every 2 days
Below 80℉ — every 3 days

Upcoming Tucson Events

It's a little quiet this month, but there are still some garden events and classes coming up soon:
* Diagnosing Leaf Problems: Yellow Leaves @ Pima Co. Master Gardeners (7/22, online)
* Tropical Terrarium @ Green Things (7/25)
* Cactus Care & Cultivation @ Green Things (7/27)

If you live in Tucson or are visiting this summer, check out Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum's "Cool Summer Nights" for food, drinks, & family fun. (Sat. evenings through August.) 🐺🌔🐗🌠🔭

Check on the details and find more events in the Tucson Gardening Event Guide →

Not in Tucson? Look for online classes. Anyone can participate in these.

Garden Quote

"Where flowers bloom so does hope." — Lady Bird Johnson, former First Lady, wildflower advocate

In Case You Missed It

​Desert Senna: Wildflower for Wildlife​

​Arizona Poppy: Mid-Summer Treat

​How Desert Wind is Tough on Plants (& what you can do)​

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Keep growing and learning,
​Desert Dee