Voracious insect-eaters are also important pollinators By Michael Harrelson (This article originally appeared in the October 17, 2024 edition of the San Diego Union-Tribune) In many cultures, extending back millennia, bats have been associated with the devil, witchcraft and evil-doers. Their nocturnal activities have spurned countless myths about malevolent behavior: Ancient Judaic texts referred to […]
By Sherry Goldman (This article originally appeared in the September16, 2024 issue of the San Diego Union-Tribune) For many of us, the world we live in has become so complex and fast-paced that we seek out ways to relax and recharge. Perhaps, in response to this, one of the new trends in contemporary landscaping […]
By Kim Schultz, UCCE Master Gardener of San Diego County (This article originally appeared in the September/October issue of California Gardens) For thousands of years, pomegranates have been symbols of abundance, fertility, and beauty in societies around the world. Pomegranates have been found buried in ancient Egyptian tombs, carved into the walls of Persepolis, […]
By Valorie Shatynski Fall and winter months in San Diego County are mild, which offers the opportunity for nearly year round growing in the edible garden. However, September and October are the ideal months to plant a cover crop for edible garden restoration. If the soil in your garden has been productive for several years without […]
BY WENDY HUNTER I recently wandered through the plant nursery looking for some end-of-season veggies. As I looked up from the limited selection of plants, I noticed another gardener, looking just as disappointed. We shook our heads at each other with an understanding of mutual loss. We chatted briefly, and she revealed that she too […]
