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As planting gears up in the home garden in May, here's what to know about starting vegetables, caring for fruit trees and ornamental plants, watering and how to handle pests.

January in the Garden by Nan Sterman

Warm, wet soil from a late-season soaking might imperil established plants; careful, consistent monitoring is key

Summer is the garden's most challenging season in the region, with intense heat and pests adding to chores

Finally, it's summer! Time for tomatoes and cucumbers, and summer fruits, says garden expert Nan Sterman.

written by: Alicia Boor - Cottonwood Extension District Homeowners loo

Extended coolness in Southern California region has plants about a month behind

Let’s all spend more time digging in the dirt this year, says San Diego-area garden expert Nan Sterman. She offers a to-do list on cleaning up the garden in January and provides planting advice.

Heat is ongoing. Drought compounds the heat, making for challenging gardening conditions.

August kicks off the hottest part of the summer. These are the most important months to pay attention to whether, when and how much to water the different kinds of plants in your garden, says garden expert Nan Sterman.