February in the Garden
We’re excited to share a robust and new-to-Dig-IT monthly checklist for planting, pest management, and more.
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Joyce Gemmell's
Vegetable Gardening Guide
There’s still time to plant more cool-season veggies to extend your harvest.
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The Benefits of Winter Fruit Tree Pruning
Greg Alder shares why and how to prune your fruit trees now in this recent SAN DIEGO U-T article.
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Pest Note: Planting Too Soon Can Encourage Disease
Planting seeds or seedlings too soon, in cold and wet soil, risks losing them to damping-off, caused by fungi in the soil.
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Your Garden May Be Missing This Piece of Paradise
This month’s CALIFORNIA GARDEN magazine highlights the beautiful and environmentally friendly Caesalpinia aka the Mexican Bird of Paradise.
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Hotline FAQ: Is it too early to start planning my summer veggie garden?
Answer: Now IS the time to plan spring planting for bountiful summer crops:
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Free Monthly “Lunch and Learn” Garden Talks
Join us each first Wednesday at noon at the County Operations Center Demo Garden:
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MGs Help Bring Tastes from Home via Global Culinary Project
These volunteers are reaching out to local multicultural residents with growing tips for family recipe ingredients.
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