By the Master Gardener Association of San Diego County
Advice to Grow ByUC Master Gardeners of San Diego CountyHotline (858) 822-6910 www.MasterGardenerSD.orghelp@MasterGardenerSD.orgChoose a Healthy TreeGood trees start in the nursery – take the time to carefully inspect trees before buying.Check for root health, sturdy branch structure and a strong central…
Photo Credit PixabayGarden to Table Series – Growing Root Vegetables Unlock the secrets to bountiful harvests of crisp carrots, tender beets, flavorful radishes and more with our "Growing Root Vegetables" class. Perfect your skills for cultivating an endless supply of these nutritious underground…
Sharing a link to a recent article on collaborative equipment sanitation research and extension efforts aimed at reducing the spread of broomrape seed among processing tomato fields and production regions. This information ties nicely with the CDFA Broomrape Compliance Agreements that are going out to…
Note: This was originally published in the Contra Costa Times. It has been updated.If you have ever admired the coral beauty of camellias, azaleas or rhododendrons or savored the juicy plumpness of blueberries, you may have thought of growing your own. You may also have heard that these are acid-loving…
2026 PRIMARY CAMP REGISTRATION FORMLocation: County AG Center, 3800 Cornucopia Way, Modesto, Harvest Hall Room D/E Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026 Drop‑off / Check-In starts: 8:30 a.m. Pick‑up: 3:45 p.m. (Kids may be dropped off—parents are welcome to stay and enjoy the day!)Registration deadline: Friday, May 2…
Nitrogen Fixation in PeasAtmospheric nitrogen (N2) is not in a usable form for most plants. For legumes like beans and peas a symbiotic relationship exists with a type of nitrogen fixing bacteria (Rhizobia spp.). The bacteria “infects” the root system obtaining essential nutrition, while providing the plant…
Potato Seed PreparationPotato 'seeds' are actually bits of potatoes with at least a couple eyes, from which the plants develop. Larger seed potatoes can be cut if they include at least 2 eyes each, just be sure to allow 24 hours to dry or become callused before planting. Potatoes will tolerate light…
