By LESLIE CRAWFORD The next class for Master Gardener Association of San Diego County program volunteers begins January 2023, with applications being accepted until September 30, 2022. The program is overseen by the local University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) office, part of the University of California’s Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Master Gardeners […]
Question: What’s the best way to harvest and store produce from my garden? Answer: It depends on what you are growing! BY Donna McClay Here’s how: 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 Deanna Chandra (This article first appeared in the San Diego Union-Tribune on Nov 13, 2021) Savvy gardeners design their landscape to offer seasonal points of interest during the subtly changing conditions of our San Diego climate; as one section of flowers fades, another area comes alive with blooms. To document the rewards of meticulous […]
By Joyce Gemmell With attention to a few critical details, anyone can be a successful vegetable gardener. There is nothing more satisfying than putting dinner on the table and proudly sharing, “I grew the zucchini!” (or corn or carrots or green peppers … ). All of the crops we think of as summer vegetables are […]
Question: I heard you are not supposed to plant cabbage and broccoli with tomatoes, like I did in my vegetable garden last year. Can I plant tomatoes in the same bed again this year? By Sharon Zornes Answer: You may be able to grow the three vegetables at the same time during the spring if […]
