Hi, Desert Gardener,
This week many of us have gone from flooding to frying. It's crazy out there. π΅βπ«
The definition of a heat wave is a period of unusually hot weather when temperatures are significantly higher than the historical average. What we're experiencing now qualifies. Protect your plants with these Heat Wave Survival Tips.
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There were a lot of questions about the mushrooms popping up in gardens this week, since their appearance is common after monsoon rains.
"Are they edible?"
"Are they a danger to my dogs?"
"Will they hurt my plants?"
"Is it true they're a sign of healthy soil?"
So I thought the subject of mushrooms and fungus in the soil warranted a new post. I think you'll find that what goes on beneath our feet to be absolutely fascinating!
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I love measuring my local weather stats -- temperatures, humidity, and rain. But I've never gotten around to setting up an anemometer to measure wind speeds. So until I do, I use Willy Weather as my go-to source for tracking wind speeds near me.
You can get very local information -- down to your neighborhood. For example, Pima County (Tucson) is broken down not just into towns, but into hundreds of neighborhoods.
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Have you ever heard of "plant bingo"? It's new to me, but suddenly it's everywhere. I've included one in the Upcoming Events just for fun.
You may win a plant. πͺ΄ Some events involve beer. πΊ It's starting to sound more interesting... π
In this week's newsletter, we cover:
- Featured plant: Desert willow
- Got 'shrooms? What you need to know
- What to do in the garden the rest of this month
- Heat wave tips
- and more!
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