News from UC Master Gardener Program of San Diego County

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Save the Date for Our Fall Plant Sale!

UC Master Gardener

Fall Plant Sale

Saturday, September 20, 2025

9 am - 3 pm


Balboa Park, Casa Del Prado Room 101, Patios A and B

Shop for a variety of plants, repurposed garden equipment, garden art, bird houses, succulent decorated pumpkins and more!



Attend one of our many talks and demonstrations led by UC Master Gardeners of San Diego and bring a working pruner or lopper so our Tool Committee can clean and sharpen it for free!


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August in the Garden

This month is similar to July re: garden to-dos.

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Joyce Gemmell's

Vegetable Gardening Guide

Summer veggies can continue to thrive, if you can ensure enough water, mulch, and timely harvesting.

 

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“Hoos” Coming to Dinner?

This recent SAN DIEGO U-T article explains how non-native owls can threaten our ecosystem.

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Pest Note: Buzz Off Mosquitos!

Minimize these summer pests with these helpful mosquito abatement tips:

 

Join us for “Ask A Master Gardener” at the County Operations Center Garden

From noon to 1PM, each month’s first Wednesday, we offer free advice.

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The Spotted Lanternfly Is Headed Our Way, and That’s Not Good

This month’s CA Garden Magazine details the significant damage this invasive species can cause to grapevines, fruit

trees and other trees.

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