Tenant protection ordinances don’t work

In the past couple of years, several local cities including San Diego, Imperial Beach and Chula Vista have enacted laws that are known as...

Make your mark while preparing for Spring

As you prepare your gardens for winter, consider marking the location of late emerging perennials to avoid accidentally weeding them out next spring. Use...

Collect and save some heirloom vegetable seeds

Be a part of history and save money when planting next year’s garden. Collect and save the seeds from your favorite heirloom tomatoes, peppers,...

Plant garlic in fall

Lower your blood pressure and cholesterol, fight heart disease, boost your immune system, and add a bit of flavor to your meals by growing...

Sextortion against children is on the rise

One of the most alarming and fast-growing crimes threatening our children today is sextortion. This is when predators trick or coerce young people into...

Improve your garden soil with Fall leaves

Fall is a great time to improve your soil for next year’s garden. Many of the resources needed are readily available and many are...

Fight for dignity is a constant one

I still remember the day, years ago, when I was racially profiled by Border Patrol agents while riding the train from San Diego to...

Add a Fall display to your home decor

Cooler temperatures signal a change of seasons and an opportunity to add some fall décor to the landscape. Garden centers are filled with fall...

Plant this Fall for beautiful Spring bouquets

This fall plant an array of spring flowering bulbs to brighten your garden and bouquets. There are plenty of daffodils, tulips, hyacinths and alliums...

Three ways to preserve the beauty of your summer garden

Fall is quickly approaching and as you prepare for the change of seasons, consider preserving some of your summer garden’s beauty. Photograph, dry, or...