By DR. CHRIS MCDONALD AND FRANCIE MURPHY (This article originally appeared in the San Diego Union-Tribune – Nov 20, 2020) As gardeners in San Diego move to replace their thirsty lawns and water-loving plants, they may unknowingly turn to harmful replacements. Some of the most common shrubs, succulents and even a few vegetables can be harmful […]
By Lynn Langley Question: Should I fertilize my citrus trees? If so, what fertilizer should I use and when should I use it? Answer: The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources recommends regular fertilization with nitrogen. First application should be in January or February, just prior to bloom. Additional applications should be made in […]
By SUZIE HEAP (This article originally appeared in The san Diego Union Tribune, December 2020) Have you noticed when you mask up and venture out to shop a bit in this COVID-19 world that holiday decorations are everywhere, waiting to be brought home? Happily, this includes local nurseries — as, for me, holiday decorations […]
By HELEN PURCELL MONTAG Our gardening neighbors in the Midwestern, Eastern and Northern states welcome their fall season in predictable ways. The sun rises later in the morning, setting a bit earlier in the evening. Nighttime temperatures begin to dip. Bird species begin their southward migration to warmer climates. The real fall showstopper in these […]
Master Gardener Sommer Cartier discusses the new Let’s Grow Together San Diego outreach program.
