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December in the Garden

Hoe, hoe, hoe! De-stress from holiday tasks with these garden to-do’s:

Joyce Gemmell's

Vegetable Gardening Guide

Plant your first or second round of cool-season veggie seeds or seedlings.

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The Enduring Legacy of Botanical Trailblazer Kate O. Sessions

This recent SAN DIEGO U-T article details the lasting influence of this extraordinary woman.

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Hotline FAQ: Is Planting A Bare Root Deciduous Fruit Tree a Good Option?

Answer: Yes! Bare root is the simplest and cheapest way to plant.

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Celebrate the Unique Surinam Cherry

The current issue of CALIFORNIA GARDEN magazine highlights this unusual fruiting tree.

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Pest Note: What Feeds on Garden, Landscape, AND Indoor Plants? Mealybugs – Ugh!

Over 170 species of these insects occur in CA but only a few are major pests.

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Quick Tips to Help Your “Christmas” (or “Thanksgiving”) Cactus Rebloom

Here’s how to get those exquisite colorful blooms year after year.

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