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February is an active gardening month for gardeners. Days get a bit warmer but be prepared for occasional cold snaps as some of ourcoldest nights have occurred in February. There are still many cool season vegetables to plant this month, and you can…
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Spring wildflowers abound this month in the desert and possibly in your garden as well as the days warm. Pollinators, critters andpests will all be out enjoying the bounty, making this a busy month for gardeners - so keep an eye out and take…
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Yes, June is hot. But turn your focus in amazement now to our native flora. The Sonoran Desert is the home to one of the mostbiodiverse deserts in the world and we gardeners have a front row seat. This month our non-native plants will need your attention…
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Garden in the morning and golf in the afternoon (or vice versa!) in some of the most perfect weather in the 50 states. With highs in the 70’s and lows in the high 40’s, March is a beautiful month to be outdoors. This is the perfect time to spring into…
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Cactus and desert adapted plants are the safe bet for planting in May as they love the heat, but there are still some veggie starts youcan get in this month. Keep an eye on weeds as they are much easier to deal with before they die off and go to seed…
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December's moderate daytime temperatures make gardening more comfortable and enjoyable, but don't be fooled—freezingtemperatures are still possible for up to three more months. Be prepared to protect sensitive plants from cold nights by movingthem indoors…
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Sunny days, with average highs in the mid 60’s and lows in the 40’s, mean that Tucson desert dwellers have a uniqueopportunity to garden in January while the rest of the nation is largely covered in a blanket of snow. This pleasant weathermakes it an…
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Monsoon season begins to wind down, but continuing moisture and cooler temperatures are appreciated bygardeners, landscape trees and plants, and heat-loving vegetables alike. Stay vigilant and continue to provideshade for sun- or heat-sensitive plants…
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September in the garden is a special time. This month marks the end of monsoon season. The intense heat andhumidity of summer is mostly past, and the mercury is beginning to fall, especially overnight. Now is a good time toclean up any monsoon damage from…
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Cooler temperatures in October mean that you can finally spend more time in your garden. This month you can plant a widevariety of flowers, trees, cacti, cool-season vegetables, and shrubs. It is a great time as well to implement plans for mulching,water…