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May in the Garden

This month: water deeply, add 3” of mulch, and deter mosquitos by eliminating standing water.   

Image link to UC Integrated Pest Management things to do in your garden this month.

Read about more things to do in your garden this month.

 

Joyce Gemmell's

Vegetable Gardening Guide

Tip: Rotate tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants to different soil each year as they are susceptible to the same pathogens.

Photo of eggplants, peppers and tomatoes

Go to the vegetable planting guide on our web site

or download the vegetable planting guide here:

 

Time’s Running Out to Visit The Demonstration Gardens at The Flower Fields!

Only through May 10: Our showcase of edibles and ornamentals at The Flower Fields.

A photo of our demonstration garden at the flower fields.

Advance tickets are required and can be accessed by clicking on their website “plan you trip” page

 

We’ll Answer Your Gardening Questions at Our “Ask-A-Master Gardener” Booths

See where we’ll be in May:

Takes you to our online calendar of where you can find our booth.
 

Love gardening? Love helping your San Diego community thrive?

Join us for UC ANR #GivingDay and support UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County who bring trusted, science-based advice to San Diegans every day.

UC ANR image for Giving Day. Link to donate to San Diego Master Gardeners.

Mark Your Calendars to give here on May 14–15 | Noon to Noon

 

Hotline FAQ: With our Dry Season Approaching, How Can I Be Sure to Properly Irrigate?

Answer: Here’s how, and why it’s essential:

Images of various moisture meters. (Photo credit: UC ANR)
 

Growing a Buzzworthy Backyard in the U.S. Bee Capital

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

A beekeeper rescues a bee colony. (photo credit: Kira Olsson)

Read the article here:

 

Pest Note: Pharoah Ants Didn’t Really Plague Ancient Egyptians But They Sure Bug Us!

These tiny honey-colored pests love to infiltrate our homes.

Pharoah ants (Photo credit: Hearts Pest Mgmt)

Read how to control them here:

 

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