The "perfect" plant, time-lapse cactus blooms πͺ·, the last hose you'll ever buy, & more π΅
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Hi, Desert Gardener!
I hope you were one of the lucky gardeners that got some rain this week! We had just enough to make the cars look dirty. We also had a sudden burst of hail, so of course I ran out in it to move my potted plants to cover. Do you ever do things like that, too? π
If you are in awe of beautiful cactus flowers, be sure to check out the time-lapse photography site I recently discovered. I don't use this word lightly -- it's awesome.
In this week's newsletter, we cover:
- Featured Plant: Mediterranean Carpet
- The last hose you'll ever buy πΆ
- Time-lapse cactus blooms πͺ·
- What to do in the garden in May π©π»βπΎ
- Upcoming gardening classes & events
- and more!
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Featured Plant:
Mediterranean Carpet
Mediterranean carpet is an aromatic, evergreen ground cover thatβs carpeted with lavender flowers from spring through fall. Mine looks so perfect year round that my husband teasingly asks me if it's real! I can assure you, it's the only thing in my yard that looks too good to be real. π
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Garden Tip: Soak Your Nozzle
If you're noticing reduced pressure from your garden hose, it may be that your hose nozzle is clogged with mineral deposits. Once a year or so I soak mine overnight in a solution of vinegar or CLR and it's like getting a new nozzle.
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The Indestructible Hose for Desert Gardens
Looking for a sturdy yet manageable garden hose? Stainless steel hoses are nearly indestructible. They withstand intense heat and sun. You can drag them across gravel or impale them on a cactus, and they still hold up. But that's not all...
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Tucson Garden Events & Classes
While gardening tasks are winding down, there are still plenty of gardening classes and events. Here are some of the upcoming highlights:
* Pollinators & the Plants They Love @ Pima Co. Master Gardeners
* Javelina Resistant Plants @ Green Things
* Desert Irrigation Basics @ Tucson Botanical Gardens
Get the details on these events and more in our Tucson Gardening Events Calendar β
Not in Tucson? Look for classes offered via Zoom.
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May: What to Do in the Garden This Month
As the weather heats up in May, gardening activity winds down. Discover what you can still plant, prune, and fertilize (and what you shouldnβt), how to adjust your watering schedule as you head into summer, and more.
βGet the full details here ββ
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Garden Quote
"If you've never experienced the joy of accomplishing more than you can imagine, plant a garden."
- Robert Brault, author
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Hedgehog Cactus Blooms
At EchinopsisFreak.com you can watch these marvels unfold via time-lapse photography. I find it mesmerizing.
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Before You Go...
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Keep growing and learning,
βDesert Dee
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