California native plants a waterwise option right under our noses BY LUCY WARREN (This article originally appeared in the San Diego Union-Tribune September 9, 2023) As gardeners, we are drawn to the latest, brightest varieties of thirsty, exotic species for our gardens, always chasing the new and unusual. As our world heats up with climate change, […]
By Joan Herskowitz Creating a garden hospitable to birds is not only a personally gratifying connection with nature and opportunity to beautify the home environment, it is also important for sustaining resident and migratory bird populations. Due to habitat loss, native plant gardening is important for maintaining biodiversity. Doug Tallamy, ecologist and author, writes that […]
Paradise Hills group converts land loop into native-plant showcase BY WES JANSSEN (This article originally appeared in the June 10, 2023 edition of the San Diego Union-Tribune) Loss of wild habitat drives climate change and degrades biodiversity. Gardeners, landowners and informed volunteers have important opportunities to be an antidote. This is the story of one […]
One-of-a-kind birdhouses and garden art, as well as pumpkins decorated with succulents, are just a few of the items you’ll find at the Master Gardener Association of San Diego County Marketplace. PLANTS, PLANTS, PLANTS, PLANTS! Need some new plants to refresh your garden? You’ll find a wide variety propagated by master gardeners. Don’t […]
How earth friendly is your garden? The things you do in your garden affect far more than just your own property. Our checklist will help you evaluate your current gardening practices and will suggest additional practices you can adopt to make your garden more earth friendly and sustainable. There are many definitions of landscape sustainability. […]
