Examine your setting, tools and your own form to ensure that you’re gardening safely By Jodi Bay & DeLayne Harmon (This article originally appeared in the February 8, 2025 edition of the San Diego Union-Tribune) Gardening is good for the mind, body and soul: It provides exercise, mental stimulation, community and beauty. The Centers for […]
by Robin Y Rivet Question: I’d really like to plant a red maple, but I couldn’t find any locally. I’d also like to plant a unique fruit tree. What species would grow best in this region? Answer: Unfortunately, red maples need more cold weather (often called chill hours) than typical San Diego winters provide, but […]
Winter is when I do most of my fruit tree pruning. Why most and not all? In which part of winter? Let’s get into the details … First, let’s answer this foundational question, “Why do we prune fruit trees?” Because it’s unwise to go out and start cutting branches arbitrarily just because you’ve heard you’re […]
