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Our Sept. 18th event sold out quickly. Many thanks to our garden hosts, volunteers, and especially to our generous sponsors whom you can see here:
But, you can still shop the Marketplace!
One-of-a-kind birdhouses and garden art, as well as pumpkins decorated with succulents, are just a few of the items you’ll find at the Marketplace.
Plus, PLANTS, PLANTS, PLANTS
all propagated by Master Gardeners!

This is a transition month as warm and dry weather lingers but fall gardening chores are upon us.
September can be tricky – still too hot for cool weather veggies? Days too short for warm weather options? Depending on your location, both may be possible:
MGs in the Community
School Garden Helps Transition Students
More than 60 San Diego Master Gardeners help support hundreds of local school gardens.
Here’s just one example of how a high school garden has positively impacted its students:
Pest Note: Cushiony Cotton Scale
Despite its delightful name, cushiony cotton scale is a pest that can infest some woody ornamentals and certain crops. 

Question:

I am SO confused by how many choices of fertilizer I saw at the nursery. How do I decide what’s best for my flowers, fruit trees and vegetables?
Answer:

Fertilizers are food for your plants. Just like you, the better their diet, the better their health is likely to be. Here’s help on decision-making:

Balboa Park Dazzles with Garden Gems
This recent U-T article highlights 8 of the diverse and beautiful gardens in San Diego’s “crown jewel” Balboa Park.  
Gardening in Small Spaces and Containers
With the right tools and a little imagination, everyone can create a bountiful garden in the smallest of spaces.
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