Mother’s Day a Milestone for Pest Inspectors
May 9, 2014 | 5:01 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
Those pretty flowers for Mother’s Day that came from out of the area? Skilled humans ─ and dogs ─ took special care to make sure they were pest-free.
Agriculture
Dig Spring? Make Your Thumb Greener With Master Gardeners
Mar. 18, 2014 | 8:44 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Master Gardeners are teaching multiple workshops this weekend for those wishing to make their thumbs a little greener.
Pests, Interrupted
Feb. 17, 2014 | 8:00 AMReading Time: 3 minutes
Creeping, crawling, carrying disease – an array of pests poses threats to local agriculture and plant life. County inspectors work in a variety of ways to block the invaders.
VIDEO: Eggs Make The Grade With The County of San Diego
Jan. 27, 2014 | 7:02 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
Agriculture, Weights & Measures inspectors are making sure you get a quality egg.
5 Ways To Conserve Water In Your Garden
Jan. 21, 2014 | 1:29 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The County offers tips to conserve the precious resource as California experiences a statewide drought.
VIDEO: What Is An Irrigation Zone?
Dec. 31, 2013 | 12:00 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
Plants are needy, especially when it comes to water. But some areas of your garden need less water than others. Saving water is easy when you choose to separate your sprinklers into irrigation zones.
VIDEO: Where Mulch is Made
Dec. 31, 2013 | 12:00 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
Mulch helps save water by holding water and reducing evaporation and runoff. So why isn’t it all over your garden? If cost is the issue, you might want to watch this (and visit The Greenery).