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February 12, 2023

Edible Landscapes Workshop!

San Carlos Cg Edible Landcsape Class Flyer

Hello Gardening Fans! This year I will be working with the San Carlos Community Garden to create a monthly series of fun gardening workshops and seminars. This coming Saturday February 18, I will … [Read more...]

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April 10, 2020

Tomato Varieties for Coastal Gardens

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Many gardeners either hear or experience that “growing tomatoes on the coast is more difficult.” Certainly not! There are two main keys to successfully growing tomatoes on the coast. First, you need … [Read more...]

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April 3, 2020

It’s Time for Tomatoes!

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How about planting tomatoes as a stay-at-home project?! We all know there's simply nothing like the flavor of homegrown tomatoes! A San Diego gardener’s desire to grow these wonderful tomatoes is … [Read more...]

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February 28, 2020

Watering Plants in Containers and Raised Beds

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When we grow plants in containers and raised beds, we are confronted with one basic difference from “in-ground” plantings: the roots of our plants are literally “contained.” This difference makes the … [Read more...]

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August 26, 2019

Upcoming FREE gardening classes in San Diego County

Saturday, September 7, 9:30am  FALL & WINTER VEGETABLE GARDENING I will share my veggie gardening secrets for selecting the best fall and winter crops, proper plant spacing, soil amendments, and … [Read more...]

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August 13, 2019

Conserving Water in Your Vegetable Garden

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The sun has returned, and your plants are really starting to need water, especially in your vegetable garden. Vegetables are definitely not “low water use” plants. You will need to water your veggies, … [Read more...]

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August 10, 2019

“What’s causing the leaves to curl on my citrus?!”

Aphids Causing Citrus Leaves To Curl 3

I've said for many years that my role in my plant realm, is to "solve others' gardening dilemmas" via consultations, classes and personalized instruction.  One such gardening dilemma that all San … [Read more...]

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July 5, 2019

What Do I When My Tomato Plant Gets Powdery Mildew?!

A photo showing powdery mildew on the leaf of a tomato plant

Ellen writes, "Help! I have powdery mildew on my tomato plant!" Powdery mildew is definite reality to face when growing tomatoes anywhere on the west coast of North American from Canada to Mexico. … [Read more...]

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June 30, 2019

How to Purchase Healthy Vegetable Starts at San Diego Nurseries

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I visit homes/gardens all over San Diego county, many of which contain a vegetable garden. Throughout my many years of experience diagnosing plant problems, I would say that the vast majority (80-90%) … [Read more...]

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June 16, 2019

Tips for Conserving Water in San Diego Vegetable Gardens

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San Diego has been experiencing quite a happy wet and cool winter/spring. Soon the sun will return, (I promise) and your plants will really start to need water, especially in your vegetable … [Read more...]

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