Winning perennials for your gardens
When creating a new garden or looking for new additions, check out the Perennial Plants of the Year (PPOY). Selected by members of the...
Easy and affordable winter seed starting
Turn off the grow lights, gather a few milk jugs and potting mix and start planting seeds. Winter sowing is a way to start...
County urges mindfulness during the recycling time of year
It’s the most re-cycle-ing time of the year!
Yup. There is no doubt the Holiday Season “presents” us all with one of the biggest recycling...
Be wary of charitable scams
Acts of generosity are a hallmark of our community. During the holidays, after natural disasters, and throughout the year, San Diegans step up to...
Holiday plant legends and lore
The holidays are here and you are probably seeing many traditional holiday plants for sale at your favorite flower shop and garden center. These...
Alpine’s 30th Annual Parade of Lights returns under new leadership
Alpine’s beloved Parade of Lights will return Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. with full community support and a new organizing team, following months of...
Don’t be scammed by contractors
Hiring a contractor to build an ADU, perform construction work, or a kitchen-and-bathroom remodel already comes with built-in stressors: choosing a quality company, affordability,...
A multi-billion dollar betrayal
California taxpayers and retirees deserve honesty, competence, and transparency from the state’s pension system. Instead, they have been handed over one of the largest...
Create your own winter containers
Add a bit of seasonal beauty to your front steps, window boxes, and other outdoor spaces with winter containers. Fill them with greenery, berries,...
Dress up your holiday gatherings with a few succulents
Add a bit of life to your holiday gatherings with the help of succulents. You and your guests will enjoy the easy-care beauty of...
