Hearty root vegetable should do well if started from seed in loose, well-draining soil By JODI BAY This article first appeared in the San Diego Union-Tribune January 9, 2021 Carrots are an easy vegetable to grow, and many varieties exist, one of which will surely do well in your garden and delight your palate. Carrots are […]
By DONNA MCCLAY As spring gives way to the lazy days of summer, we can hardly wait to savor that first juicy tomato from the garden. Most backyard gardeners know what, when and how to plant our favorite veggies, but we also need to know how and when to harvest them for peak flavor and […]
By Jodi Bay The vegetable garden planted a few months ago is growing well and producing tasty fruits and vegetables. Would you like to grow these exact edibles again next year? Consider saving seeds from your harvest. Here is how to get started. The first step in seed saving is knowing if the plant from […]
Master Gardener Sommer Cartier discusses the new Let’s Grow Together San Diego outreach program.
“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” -Audrey Hepburn By Jodi Bay Vegetable gardens have been and continue to be havens during difficult times. George Washington Carver promoted the idea of edible gardens in personal residences during times of war and coined the phrase ‘Victory Garden’. Ever since, Victory Gardens arise during times […]
