It’s a great time to get the kids out in the garden for some fun projects.
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By Gary Jones Bees, butterflies and other insects go about their quiet work with little appreciation. But without them, our gardens would be a lot less colorful and yield fewer fruits and vegetables.
By Gary Jones Tomatoes are, by far, the most popular homegrown vegetable, although they are really a fruit. Their pervasiveness is not surprising for obvious reasons: they are very easy to grow, making them perfect for gardeners of any skill level. The flavor of a backyard tomato is sensationally better than one that is store-bought.
By Audrey F. Baker Whether you frequent our 60 miles of trails, take in a leisurely stopover at the Visitor and Interpretive Center, or fall somewhere in between, spring blooms await you at Mission Trails Regional Park. A recent and touching phone call received at the Visitor Center illustrates the special and unique opportunities offered […]
By Gary Jones Pruning and planting roses are pretty easy to do. They are such hearty plants that you cannot really hurt them. If you want your roses to get off to a healthy start in 2017, then consider taking some simple steps now to enjoy a great year of growing. It is good to […]
Tradition is great, but everyone loves new ways to spark up the holidays By Gary Jones There will always be a place for paperwhites, poinsettias and amaryllises during the holiday season. They are just so beautiful, accessible and festive.
By Joyell Nevins
“Small but mighty” is the unofficial motto for San Diego Habitat for Humanity (HFH). The staff and office, which is located in Grantville, may be small, but their volunteers and heart make big things happen.
“It’s a good karma circle,” Patty Kramer, who works in administration, said of the people and groups that pour into HFH and often receive assistance in return.
By Gary Jones The color burgundy seems like it is everywhere when it comes to fall clothing this year. Similar to a trendy fashion design, plant lovers these days have been far ahead of fashion houses in incorporating this color trend.
By Gary Jones Fall in San Diego is measured by the arrival of pumpkins, not changing leaf colors like most areas of the country. For those who miss out on that festive, autumn feeling, there are many ways to give your home an autumnal look. Pumpkins, a fall seasonal staple, are great for carving, but […]
10 Plants with beautiful fall color for San Diego By Gary Jones Can’t tell by the look of your garden when fall arrives? You must be missing those important trees and shrubs that provide gorgeous fall color in San Diego. As Southern Californians, we need to look beyond the classic maples and deciduous oaks that […]