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  • Battling the South American Palm Weevil Invasion in California
    Insect Pests, Insects, Palm trees, Pests, Weevil
    Battling the South American Palm Weevil Invasion in California By Leah Taylor The South American Palm Weevil (SAPW)(Rhynchophorus palmarum) continues to pester the Golden State and is posing a [Read More…]
  • Feed Your Citrus Trees
    Citrus, Fertilization, Fruit Trees, Lemon, Lime, Orange
    Feed Your Citrus Trees By Suzanne Mullins The Hotline receives frequent queries regarding Citrus tree leaves. “I fertilize my orange tree but, the leaves are not totally green. What is wrong with my [Read More…]
  • The expense hiding in your garden
    Controller, Drip Irrigation, Irrigation, water
    The expense hiding in your garden   As water rates continue to rise and supply concerns linger, these 7 tactics can help trim your monthly bill BY KOBI BARDUGO (This article originally appeared [Read More…]
  • FROST PROTECTION AND AVOIDANCE:
    frost
    FROST PROTECTION AND AVOIDANCE: WHAT TO DO BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER   By Cindy Bruecks, UCCE Master Gardener   The threat of frost can be daunting. But following careful planning, [Read More…]
  • Hops’ tiny green cone blossoms into beer
    Beer, Hops, Vines
    Hops’ tiny green cone blossoms into beer   With sufficient sunlight, space, careful watering and persistence, San Diego gardeners can grow key ingredient for their home brew BY BARB SANDS (This [Read More…]
  • How to Prepare for Spring Planting for a Bountiful Harvest of Summer Veggies
    Beginning Vegetable Gardening, Cool Season Vegetables, squash, Tomato, Vegetables
    How to Prepare for Spring Planting for a Bountiful Harvest of Summer Veggies   By Donna McClay The secret to ensuring a successful summer vegetable garden is planning ahead.  With winter in full [Read More…]