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Summer Weather Gardening Tips and Tricks

Arely Avitia (FloraFest 2023)
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KTEP
Buddleja Marrubifolia / Wooly Butterfly Bush.
"Orange, marble-sized blossoms occur throughout the year, with the heaviest bloom in spring and summer. They are not highly showy, but they attract many butterflies. This Chihuahuan Desert native tolerates heat, cold, intense sun, and drought."
For more information about UTEP's Chihuahuan Desert Gardens, click here.

On this week’s show, Denise and John offer tips and tricks on what to prepare and plant as the summertime approaches. They will also provide a recap from last week’s FloraFest and tips for gardening the new plants you purchased this past week!

For more information, visit the  El Paso County Master Gardner’s website for questions, tips, and upcoming calendar events.

This show originally aired on April 8, 2023