By By Linda Stewart As we ease into our San Diego winter, it is time to plan our emerging spring garden and as we enter the holiday season, it is time to head to the nurseries to check out the selection of new fruit trees, roses and vegetables. Every year, new hybrids are developed […]
As advocate for climate-appropriate plants, she helped establish botanical treasures across the city, including Balboa Park By Helen Purcell Montag (This article originally appeared in the Nov 9, 2024 issue of the San Diego Union Tribune) A bronze statue at Balboa Park’s west entrance honors Kate O. Sessions (1857-1940), a pioneering figure in San Diego’s […]
By DeLayne Harmon (This article originally appeared in the Nov/Dec 2024 issue of California Gardens) When we share a first taste of our “Black Star” Surinam cherry (Eugenia uniflora) with a friend, we say, “take it slow”. Like a sip of an expensive wine, smell it first. Your mouth begins to water at the […]
Answer: No need for alarm – a temporary leaf drop during November or December is normal. Growing Plumeria Beauties in San Diego By Sharon Zornes Plumeria is a tropical genus of 11 species of small trees or shrubs, also known by the name frangipani. They thrive in hot, tropical climates with high humidity. In many regions outside […]
With a focus on food safety, 20 program grads offer instruction and demonstrations, answer questions for public By Carol Golden (This article originally appeared in the October 16, 2024 edition of the San Diego Union-Tribune) You’ve probably heard of master gardeners, the volunteers with horticultural training offered by universities who then go out into their […]
