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August in the Garden

This month, consider adding shade cloth to help cool areas during the hottest days.

A winding garden path through flowering plants and trees. Credit: PxHere, CC0 Public Domain

Click this link for the Seasonal Landscape Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Checklist webpage:

Want to Become a UC Master Gardener? Apply August 1 - Sept. 18 for the 2027 Class.

Come meet our team, learn about how we volunteer, and how to apply at our August 27^th Public Interest Forum at the San Diego County Operations Center in Kearny Mesa.

Click here to register for the Public Interest Forum.

Click here for application and info to Become a UC Master Gardener.

Joyce Gemmell's

Vegetable Gardening Guide

We’re experiencing the “warm” in warm-season veggies.

photo of hand holding green and red tomatoes

Click this link for our webpage on options:

and this link for our vegetable planting guide:

Save the Date for our Fall Plant Sale: Saturday, Sept.12 in Balboa Park

Balboa Park, Casa Del Prado Room 101 and Patios A and B

Shop fantastic bargains on a variety of plants, refurbished garden tools, fresh local produce, delightful birdhouses, and imaginative garden art.

Participate in our free demonstrations and presentations and don't forget to bring a working pruner or lopper, as our Tool Care Committee will clean, sanitize, and sharpen for free!

Follow this link to find more information about our Fall Plant Sale in Balboa Park:

They May Be Tiny, But They Play a Big and Essential Role

This SAN DIEGO U-T article details why the tiny ant has such a large impact.

Follow this link to read the article about the major role played by ants:

Finding Passion in Your Garden

In the current issue of CALIFORNIA GARDEN, learn why passion fruit can grow well in San Diego.

Click here to read the magazine piece on passion fruit culture:

Pest Note: This Green Hulk Is No Superhero

Click this link to the UC ANR Integrated Pest Management site to learn about managing the tomato hornworm:

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