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Heat-Proofing Your Garden

Presented by the Pima County Master Gardeners

When

May 12, 2026, 1:30 – 3 p.m.

Where

Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr Library: 7800 N. Schisler Dr. Tucson, AZ 85743

Desert summers can be tough on plants—especially non-natives.
Join us to learn effective strategies for helping your garden beat the heat. We’ll cover proven techniques to protect vulnerable plants and highlight resilient varieties that thrive in our extreme summer conditions.

This is an in-person presentation. No pre-registration is required to attend.

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