November in the Garden
Now’s the perfect time to plant bulbs and sweet peas for spring bloom. And to plant pretty much everything else!
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Joyce Gemmell's
Vegetable Gardening Guide
Get those fall veggies in the ground, pot, or planter ASAP to take advantage of cooler, wetter weather.
Learn more here: and here:
Tiny “Alligators” Transform into Ladybugs
This SAN DIEGO U-T article details what’s surprising about ladybug larvae and why they’re our best friends.
Read the article here:
Pest Notes: Cabbage Loopers
You may see bright green caterpillars chewing your cole crops.
Handpicking and natural controls can be effective:
Hotline FAQ: I get creeped out by insects in my garden – do I need to get over that?
Answer: Absolutely as they are vitally important!
Here’s why:
Raccoons, Opossums, and Skunks – Oh My!
These nocturnal creatures can disrupt our gardens.
How to manage them: here and here and here.
Master Gardeners Participate in “Walk for Alzheimer’s San Diego”
“Reminiscence Gardening” booth volunteers got the word out about our gardening activities in local memory-care communities.
Thank you to our sponsor