By Namir Damluji, UC Master Gardener of San Diego County Some trees just feel right in California, and the olive tree (Olea europaea) is definitely one of them. With its silvery gray-green leaves, gnarled trunk, and quiet dignity, an olive tree looks like it’s always been here. It conjures up images of Mediterranean hillsides, yet […]
By Linda Stewart, UC Master Gardener Have you ever wondered who we are? What we do? Where we get our information? What we are trying to accomplish? I am here to answer these questions. Who we are: Master Gardeners are a nationwide group of volunteers present in all 50 states and Washington DC. The programs are usually […]
By Jon Lewis (This article was originally published in the February 14, 2026 edition of the San Diego Union-Tribune) Planting seeds and watching them grow can be truly rewarding for you and your children. Do you have a garden at home? Are your children interested in gardening or learning where their food comes from? Whether […]
