"Advice to Grow by... Ask us!" 
Hotline: (858) 822-6910 

 

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! 

Learn more here:

 

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.

 
Quick Links

Thank you to our sponsor



Facebook  Instagram  Youtube  

Master Gardener Association of San Diego County supports the University of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program of San Diego County.