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September 2011   
  

In This Issue
"Autumn in the Garden" Tour & Market
Apply Now to Be a Master Gardener
Yes - You Can Can
The Cool-Season Vegetable Garden: Carrots
Debugging Your Home
The ERGO Gardener
Community Gardens: A Growth Spurt Continues
When Weevils Attack, Tough Plants Wilt


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"Autumn in the Garden" Tour & Market
Presented by Master Gardeners San Diego
 

Fall - and San Diego's fall planting season - is just around the corner. Join other garden lovers from around the county as they find inspiration and education at "Autumn in the Garden" Tour and Market on Oct. 1. . Learn more about this inaugural event presented by Master Gardeners San Diego and how to purchase tickets here.  

 


Some Highlights at Some Highlights at "Autumn in the Garden" Tour Stops   

From found art to a serenity garden, plant collections, chicken coop and orchards - the eight gardens on the first-ever Master Gardener tour on Oct. 1 are brimming with inspiration and individual passions. Here are some sights you won't want to miss.  

 


To Market, To Market for Garden Goods To Market, To Market for Garden Goods   

Tour goers and the general public are invited to shop at the "Autumn in the Garden" Market. Wares on display at Dana Middle School, 1775 Chatsworth Blvd., will range from plants grown by Master Gardeners and specialty nurseries to handcrafted garden accents and gently used books. Plus enjoy a snack at a gourmet food truck and visit the booths of other vendors and non-profits.  See the lineup here.

 

Apply Now to be a Master Gardener Apply Now to Be a Master Gardener

If you love to garden and want to share your passion with others, consider joining the county's Master Gardener program. For the first time in two years, new recruits are being sought. Find out more about the program, its requirements and an orientation meeting on Oct. 6, click here.     

 


Yes - You Can Can Yes - You Can Can
Preserve your edibles the old-fashioned was by canning. Inspired by her grandmother's peach jam, Master Gardener Aenne Carver vowed to learn canning skills. Here are her tips and resources, plus two easy recipes.


The Cool-Season Vegetable Garden: Carrots The Cool-Season Vegetable Garden: Carrots

The first garden carrots probably were purple, yellow or white. Regardless of the color, these sweet root vegetables are mainstays of the cool-season veggie garden. Learn how easy they are to grow in this helpful guide.  

 


Debugging Your Home Debugging Your Home   

Got bugs? Need help evicting them from your home? Here are some tips on hiring professional help from a pest control company.

 


The ERGO Gardener Tip 3 The ERGO Gardener   

Tip 3 in our series on ergonomic gardening helps put gardening tasks in perspective. Learn more here.

 


Community Grdens: A Growth Spurt Continues Community Gardens: A Growth Spurt Continues   

The momentum for community gardens seems stronger today than at any time in the post-World War II era. Why and what you can do to help can be found here.  

 


When Weevils Attack When Weevils Attack, Tough Plants Wilt

Agaves, furcraeas and yuccas are tough and waterwise, but all are susceptible to certain weevils. Plants can be protected and sometimes saved when infected. Here's how.

   
What We Do
Master Gardeners are volunteers trained and supervised by the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE). To learn more about the Master Gardener Program and its history, go to our website.
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A Master Gardener will answer your questions on home gardening and pest control Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call The Master Gardener "Hort-line" (858) 694-2860.
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