Dig It - October

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This is theoretically the best month for planting everything but tropicals. Fingers crossed that temps cool and rain falls.

Here’s your to-do list:

Joyce Gemmell's

Vegetable Gardening Guide

Fall is here: out with the zucchini & tomatoes, and in with the salad greens & cole crops.

Cool-weather options include:

Creating a Kitchen Garden is Possible for Anyone

This recent U-T article profiles the historic Point Loma Lighthouse kitchen garden and how to create your own “potager”.

Read all about it!

Pest Note: Mosquitos

Sadly, the days of a mosquito-free San Diego are over.

Learn about how to manage these aggressively-biting pests:

Hotline FAQ

Question:

Is it possible to use succulents as low-maintenance shrubs?

Answer:

Absolutely! They’re also drought-tolerant and come in a wide array of shapes and colors. Here are some suggested selections:

Dudleyas – A Seasonal Succulent Ideal for Our Climate

Looking for a low-water, long-lasting and stunning addition to your garden? Meet the dudleyas. This month’s CALIFORNIA GARDENS article will teach you all you need to know.

Download the article here:

Advice to Grow By… Ask Us

Did you know that the UC Master Gardener Program is an effective partnership between the University of California and passionate volunteers? Last year alone, 6,154 active UC Master Gardener volunteers donated 446,237 hours in more than 1,286 demonstration, community and school gardens across 53 California counties.

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