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June in the Garden

What a perfect month to enjoy your garden!

Here are 50+ to-do’s:

Joyce Gemmell's Vegetable Gardening Guide

Warm-weather garden veggies are now in full swing but there’s still time to plant more:

Learn more:

Pest Note

Wouldn’t it be nice if ground squirrels actually stayed on the ground and didn’t climb vines, trees and plants to feast on our fruits and vegetables?

Here’s how you can manage these pests:

Are You Prepared for a Wildfire?

With fire season upon us, it is essential to create a “defensible space” to help protect your home and property.

Here’s how you can prepare:

Snakes on a Plain

With our warm, dry weather, you may see more snakes in or near your garden. The only venomous snake in San Diego is the rattlesnake.

Learn more here:

Hotline FAQ

Question: We removed several large eucalyptus trees and planted some bushes to replace them. Some of the bushes are doing fine but others have died. What’s happening?

Answer: Here are a few likely reasons:

Six Steps to Help Reduce Water Use and Keep Your Landscape Healthy

This recent San Diego U-T article will help you prep your irrigation system for the growing season:

Details here:

San Diego Libraries Are Offering Free Seeds!

Multiple locations now feature a “seed library” where you can pick up a few free packets of seeds (pending availability).

"Check out" the details here:

Quick Links

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