County of San Diego Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

Just 1 of rain yields 600 gallons per 1000 sq. ft. of roof space. That's a lot of free, fresh water for San Diegans to capture and help their plants thrive! ...Unincorporated County residents can purchase a rain barrel for as low as $25 thanks to a discount provided by the County of San Diego - Government. City residents pay just $55 per rain barrel (after rebate from the San Diego County Water Authority) on up to 2 rain barrels per household. To help you prepare for the rainy season ahead, Solana Center is hosting rain barrel events for easy pick up from Encinitas, Valley Center or El Cajon. Visit solanacenter.org/rain-barrels for more information and to place your order!

These Brussels Sprouts right before harvest in Salinas, CA are just gorgeous! Did you know that Brussels sprouts grow on stalks like this? : Hitchcock Farms | @hitchcockfarms

We're providing an additional $14 billion for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions & associated costs due to COVID-19. Signup for th...e Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2) will begin Sept. 21 and run through Dec. 11, 2020. More info: https://go.usa.gov/xGnet See more

We had a wonderful morning working with Cultivando San Diego, establishing their second raised garden bed in East County. This volunteer based, grass roots grou...p is truly blossoming as it addresses food apartheid in the county’s most affected neighborhoods. Via edible community gardening, volunteers and neighbors alike will be nourished physically and emotionally by this experience. #GrowingAFoodMovement See more

Fall equinox lands on September 22 this year, when the sun is directly above the equator and the hours of day and night are nearly equal. But then begins short...er days, with the sun rising later and setting earlier. As the Earth also tilts its northern half away from the Sun, the temperatures cool (thankfully!). We have all been putting off tasks due to the heat and smoke, so now is a good time to review what to do in the garden in September. https://www.mastergardenersd.org/september-in-the-garden/