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Hi, Desert Gardener,
It looks like the 90s are here to stay, so it's time to consider adjusting your irrigation to the summer schedule. While the calendar may say "spring", we actually have 5 seasons here -- the usual 4 plus a 5th called arid foresummer which includes May and June. Mid-May, or anytime the daily highs are consistently in the mid 90s, is a good time to adjust your watering schedule. Not sure how to adjust your schedule for summer? Check out our new Desert Watering Resources. You'll find all the help you need there.
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The Tucson Cactus & Succulent Society is having their annual Memorial Day Plant Sale. This is no ordinary plant sale -- it's an opportunity to buy saguaros, barrel cactus, ocotillos, agaves, and other assorted cactus that have been rescued from areas slated for development. Get the details here. π₯°
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In this week's newsletter, we cover:
Featured plant: Saguaro
Time to adjust watering schedule
Indestructible garden hose
Watering resources
What to do in the garden in May
and more!
Saguaro: Sentinel of the Sonoran Desert
This spectacular cactus makes a real statement in desert gardens. However, a saguaro can be a major investment, and they are not ideal for every situation. Hereβs everything you need to know about growing this beloved icon as a landscape plant. Read more ββ
NEW! Desert Watering Resources
Now through the start of the monsoon rains is the most critical time of year for plants, so it's time to get your watering schedule right. β βCheck out our brand new Desert Watering Resources where you'll find my top water-related, educational resources along with Southwest Gardener's watering-related posts in one convenient place.
Stainless Steel: 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. I'll never use any other kind of hose. Read more ββ
Upcoming Tucson Events
There are lots of interesting garden events and classes coming up soon! Upcoming highlights include: * Memorial Day Sale @ Tucson Cactus & Succulent Society (5/23) * Identifying and Solving Garden Problems @ Pima County Master Gardeners (5/22) * Orchids in Tucson 101 @ Tucson Botanical Garden (5/23)
Not in Tucson? Look for online classes.Anyone can participate in these.
May Gardening Guide
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. Get the details here ββ
Gardening Quote
"When the flower blooms, the bees come uninvited." β Ramakrishna, Indian Hindu mystic
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