May in the Garden
Rainy days are a memory and sunny days abound. Tune up your irrigation and plant, plant, plant!
Here’s your to-do list:
Joyce Gemmell's
Vegetable Gardening Guide
That salsa garden won’t plant itself! Tomatoes, peppers, basil, and SO much more can be planted now.
Check out options here and here.
Our Demo Gardens at The Flower Fields Are Open Only Until May 14!
Our Demonstration Gardens of edibles and ornamentals are better than ever, and the Flower Fields in Carlsbad are in full bloom.
Advance tickets are required:
Right Tree, Right Place
As this recent U-T article details, planting the right tree in the right place can have lasting benefits.
Read the article here:
Pest Note: Citrus Leafminer
What are those squiggly white lines on my citrus leaves?
That’s the citrus leafminer and here’s why you shouldn’t worry about it:
Hotline FAQ: Why Are There Ants on My Citrus Tree?
Answer: They’re there to feed on the “honeydew” produced by sap-sucking insects.
Here’s how to control them:
Tillandsias
If you’re looking for truly wonderful, diverse, and minimal-care plants to add to your garden, read this month’s “California Garden” article.
Sunshine on a Stalk
Who doesn’t love sunflowers? They’re easy to grow in San Diego and come in all shapes and sizes.
Learn more here:
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