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February in the Garden

Whether or not the rains arrive, there’s plenty to do this month:

Save the Date for our Spring Event – March 22

Plant, Learn, Grow!

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Joyce Gemmell's

Vegetable Gardening Guide

While it’s still our “cool season”, you can start planning for spring crops.

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Plan Your Pest Control Tasks with “IPM” Guidance

This recent SAN DIEGO U-T article details how to keep your garden healthy, month by month, using the least toxic methods.

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Best Management Practices for Fruit Tree Pruning

Now’s a great time to prune fruit trees. Here are “Ten Pruning Basics” from Paul Vossen, Farm Advisor, Sonoma County

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Hotline FAQ:

Question: What is creating “tracks” throughout my lawn?

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Pest Note: Pink Hibiscus Mealybug

A new mocktail for 2025? Nope. This pest is a major problem for citrus, other fruits, and some trees.

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Master Gardener’s “Labor of Love” Improves Health of Older Adults

Belden Community Garden teaches residents how to grow their own food, enjoy it, and live healthier, happier lives.

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Garden to Goodness: Cultivating and Using the Versatile Turmeric Plant

Read this recent CALIFORNIA GARDEN article about turmeric, MGs’ “plant of the year”.

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