News from UC Master Gardener Program of San Diego County
April in the Garden
From ants & aphids to weeds & yellowjackets, here’s your to-do checklist:
Make a Visit to Our Flower Fields Demo Gardens an Annual Event!
Get inspired by the new and improved Demonstration Gardens showcasing edibles and ornamentals at The Flower Fields in Carlsbad.
Advance tickets are required:
Joyce Gemmell's
Vegetable Gardening Guide
It’s finally time to plant all spring and some summer veggies:
Learn more here: and here:
San Diego is Ideal for Growing Figs
This recent SAN DIEGO U-T article shares tips for growing fig trees in your own yard.
Read the article here:
Hotline FAQ: What Soil Should I Use to Fill my Raised Beds?
Answer: Mixing topsoil with compost and adding a mulch layer will get you off to a good start.
Download the PDF here:
Starting to Grow Your Own Food? Win the Battle Against Pests.
Attend this free workshop on April 5 from 10 - 11:30 AM in person or on Zoom.
Learn more here:
“There's Nothing Quite Like The Taste of a Beautiful Summer Strawberry.” - William Katt
Read this CALIFORNIA GARDEN magazine article to learn how to grow your own delicious berries.
Pest Note: Tipping the Scales - California Red Scale and Camellia Scale
Scales are sucking insects that can seriously damage their host… or do no apparent damage. Their presence can be easily overlooked
Learn why and how to control them:
Thank you to our partners:
Master Gardener Association of San Diego County support the University of California Master Gardener Program of San Diego County
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