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Hi, Desert Gardener!
Happy May! It's a new month and things are changing fast in desert gardens, so be sure to check out May: What To Do in the Garden This Month. While there are still plenty of gardening activities to be done in May, there are some tasks that you should skip β they are best done in cooler weather. It's time to wrap up planting most plants. (The list of plants that like to be planted in May is a small one.)
I'm excited about a Four Arrows Garden Center event next Saturday (May 10). Noelle Johnson, aka Arizona Plant Lady, will be there to meet, greet, and sign copies of her books. She has been a gardening inspiration to me. I've been eagerly following her emails for nearly 15(!) years.
In this week's newsletter, we cover:
- Featured Plant: Globe Mallow
- Javelina Resistant Plant List π
- Harvesting wildflower seeds
- What to do in the garden in May π©π»βπΎ
- Upcoming gardening classes & events
- and more!
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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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Wildflower Tip!
Some wildflowers such as desert bluebells, penstemon, and native poppies may have finished flowering. If you have any growing on your property, harvest seeds soon to sow next fall. Always let seeds completely dry on the plant to assure viability. Learn more about growing wildflowers here ββ
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Featured Plant:
Globe Mallow
Globe mallow is a super-resilient native shrub that typically has orange flowers (but also comes in a rainbow assortment). This time of year, you might see them growing along roadsides and in median strips. These plants are so hardy, they're sometimes used to revegetate abandoned mines!
βRead more here ββ
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Tucson Garden Events & Classes
While gardening tasks are winding down, there are still plenty of gardening classes and events. Upcoming highlights include:
* Native Plant Party & Book Signing @ Four Arrows Garden Center, Vail
* Full Sun Cacti @ Green Things
* Containers and Raised Beds @ Pima Co. Master Gardeners
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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Featured Resource: Javelina Resistant Plant List
Javelinas will eat almost any plant if they are hungry (or thirsty) enough. Their favorite food is prickly pear cactus which, unbelievably, they eat thorns and all! π² Here are over 80 plants that are considered to largely be βjavelina resistant.β
βLearn more here ββ
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Garden Quote
"Spring is natureβs way of saying, letβs party!"
- Robin Williams, actor, comedian
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Before You Go...
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Keep growing and learning,
βDesert Dee
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