Dig It - August

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Save the Date for Our Always Popular Fall Plant Sale – Saturday Sept. 21^st in Balboa Park

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August in the Garden

Hotter and drier weather brings gardening challenges. Review what to do and what not to do this month:

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Pest Note Quiz: What is Well-Camouflaged, Destructive, and Seemingly Enormous?

This dreaded pest arrives in summer, can hide in plain sight, and has a voracious appetite. Can you name it?

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Vegetable Gardening Guide

Focus on harvesting, irrigating/shading, and planning for cooler weather planting in a few months.

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Why the Ever Popular Palm Has Unique Care and Maintenance Needs

This recent SAN DIEGO U-T article details what to consider when adding palms to your landscape.

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Hotline FAQ: “What should I know before planting on my hillside?”

Answer: Lots, depending on what type of slope you have:

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“Tomato Catface” May Sound Cute but It’s Not.

Learn why your tomatoes are cracked and misshapen and how to help prevent that.

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Quiz Answer: Tomato Hornworm

These large caterpillars will damage leaves, stems and fruit, often before you’ve noticed them.

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