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Hi, Desert Gardener,
I always try to tie the plants and posts I feature here in with what is currently happening in gardens, such as plants that are in bloom or causing problems, or topics that are on gardeners' minds. But last week I missed a perfect opportunity to mention Easter egg emu! So I'm doing it now, a week late.
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The fascinating thing about Easter egg emu is that it has multiple flower colors at the same time. You might be wondering...
How does it do that?
The first time I saw one I thought it might be a man-made cultivar, but it's not. The answer is deceptively simple.
Each flower starts out as a yellow bud that successively turns orange, then pink, and finally purple-pink. Because each flower blooms on its own schedule, youโll see flowers at all stages at once. The effect is amazing!
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In this week's newsletter, we cover:
- Featured plant: Easter egg emu
- Creative ways to garden on a budget
- What to do in the garden in April
- and more!
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Easter Egg Emu: Amazing Rainbow Shrub
This unique evergreen shrub will make you look twice at its rainbow assortment of flower colors. Amazingly, youโll see multiple colors on a single shrub at the same time. Read more โโ
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A Reader Asks
I'm in a new house with a blank yard and need to fill it on a budget. Do you have any hints on how to find plants without spending a fortune?
Yes, I do! I love a plant bargain, too. The plants I find most rewarding are those that I rescued, propagated, or started from seed, or that gave me a particularly big bang for my dollar. I've got many ways to acquire plants on a budget -- too many to mention here -- so please check out the article below.
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Grow Your Desert Garden on a Budget
There are a surprising number of ways to acquire plants or seeds at very reasonable prices or even for free. Learn the tips and tricks for expanding your garden with plants that bring you joyโฆ at prices you love! Read more โโ
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Upcoming Tucson Events
Lots of interesting garden events and classes coming up soon! Highlights include:.
* Hands on Gardening Class @ Civano Nursery
* Earth Day Plant Sale @ Tucson Cactus & Succulent Society
* Iris & Rose Show @ Tucson Iris Society
Check on the details and find more events in the Tucson Gardening Event Guide โ
Not in Tucson? Look for online classes. Anyone can participate in these.
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April Gardening Guide
While thereโs beauty to be found in the desert all year, April might just be the most beautiful month. And for gardeners, itโs one of the busiest, too. Hereโs a look at what you can plant, what you should prune, how to adjust your watering schedule, and more.
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Gardening Quote
โ"Spring makes its own statement, so loud and clear that the gardener seems to be only one of his instruments, not the composer." โ Geoffrey Charlesworth, mathematician, gardener
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Before You Go...
Do you have a gardening question you'd like to see answered here? Send it to ask@swgardener.com.
If you found this information helpful or interesting, please share it with friends! They can sign up for this newsletter here.
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Keep growing and learning,
โDesert Dee
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