My cousin in Austin had the same permit fight for a year. Honestly, these delays just kill good projects.

Try a can of creamed corn instead.

Phoenix in July is basically a flower oven, I feel your pain. I mean, baby's breath is actually super prone to wilting in dry heat too, it just looks fluffy. My real go-to is submerging the stems in ice water for a full hour before leaving the shop, not just a quick dip. It gives them a way bigger drink to pull from when they're baking out there.