By Susan Pransky (This article was originally in the May 10, 2025 issue of the San Diego Union/Tribune) Does it ever seem that you look at one of the plants in your garden and it’s totally fine, and then the next time you look at it, it’s covered with aphids? That could be because […]
By Namir Damluji (This article was originally in the. May / June 2025 issue of California Gardens) In the world of exotic fruits, the loquat often flies under the radar, overshadowed by more popular tropical favorites like mangoes and pineapples. Yet this small, golden fruit packs a delightful combination of sweetness and tanginess, making […]
Scores of plants mentioned in ancient religious texts also thrive in San Diego’s climate, with its Mediterranean-like weather By Bob Frey and Francie Murphy (This article originally appeared in the April 12, 2025 edition of the San Diego Union-Tribune) The Mediterranean climate, characterized by dry summers and wet winters, is a distinctive climate zone found […]
They require lots of sun and plenty of space to grow in healthy surroundings By Michael Harrelson (This article originally appeared in the March 8, 2025 edition of the San Diego Union-Tribune) Considered by historians to be the first of the domesticated crops, figs (Ficus carica) have long been part of the cultivated diet of […]
By Jodi Bay, UC Master Gardener of San Diego County “There’s nothing quite like the taste of a beautiful summer strawberry.” – William Katt Sweet and delectable, strawberries are many things to many people: a savory treat, a flavor that brings back summer memories, a food rich in anti-oxidants, or a fun way to introduce […]
