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Our Fall Plant Sale is Saturday, Sept. 12 in Balboa Park!

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

Shop fantastic bargains on a variety of plants, refurbished garden tools, fresh local produce, delightful birdhouses, and imaginative garden art.

Participate in our free demonstrations and presentations and don't forget to bring a working pruner or lopper, as our Tool Care Committee will clean, sanitize, and sharpen for free!

Follow this link for more info about our Fall Plant Sale which also includes demos, tool sharpening & a farmers market:

Sept. 18^th is the Deadline to Apply for Our 2027 UC Master Gardener Class

Click here for application and info to Become a UC Master Gardener in San Diego.

Joyce Gemmell's

Vegetable Gardening Guide

Start your cool-season veggies and keep all plants well hydrated. Click this link to see local San Diego Vegetable Growing Guides

photo of raised planter with lettuce and chives

Click this link to see local San Diego Vegetable Growing Guides:
and Click this link to find planting seasons and instructions for various fruits and vegetables:

Learn the Secrets of Successful Cut Flower Gardening

This article details how to choose flowers that tolerate our sun, dry weather, and long growing season AND perform beautifully as cut flowers.

Click this link to read the article on our web site:

Hotline FAQ: Could My Aloes Be Infected by a Pest or Disease?

Answer: Yes, while succulents are relatively pest and disease free, aloes and agaves can be affected.

Click here to access an article on the Master Gardener website about three possibilities:

The Living Legacy at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park in Carlsbad

This SAN DIEGO U-T article reveals how people once lived and worked at this beautiful site.

photo of historic adobe house and landscape

Click this link to access the article:

Pest Note: Are Aphids Taking Over
…Again?

Most healthy plants can handle them but aphids can attract mold and ants.

Click this link to access our Instagram video on how to manage them:

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