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April in the Garden

Spring has sprung – time to get busy! 

More to-dos this month:

Joyce Gemmell's

Vegetable Gardening Guide

Continue planting warm season veggies – be sure to reinvigorate your soil with compost and fertilizer.

Learn more here: and here:

Our Demontration Gardens at The Flower Fields Are Open!

Our best-ever Demonstration Gardens showcase edibles and ornamentals at The Flower Fields in Carlsbad.

Flower Fields Tickets Here:

Have Gardening Questions? We’ve got answers! Visit our “Ask-A-Master” Gardener Booths around San Diego.

See where we’ll be in April:

Hotline FAQ: Can I Build My Own In-Ground Worm Bin?

Answer: Yes! It’s easy and inexpensive.

Learn how here:

Key Principles of Planting & Managing Backyard Slopes

This SAN DIEGO U-T article outlines how to create a dramatic space where beauty, water conservation and fire safety blend harmoniously.

Read the article here:

Pest Note: “A” is for “April” and “Aphids”

Almost every plant has one or more aphid species that feed on it, but don’t panic – here’s why: 

Master Gardeners Will Support the California Native Plant Society Garden Tour April 11 & 12

Visit up to 35 Gardens!

More event info & tickets here:

Olive Trees in California- Lasting Beauties

This current CA Garden Magazine article shares many reasons why olive trees are a perfect fit for San Diego:

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