Submit Your Homegrown Harvest Photos

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Gardening is a relaxing hobby that is good for your health and the environment – and can save you money!

Do you grow grapes in your garden? Tomatoes on your terrace? Share a garden-fresh photo of your homegrown fruits and veggies! Be sure to tell us tell what we’re seeing in the picture, include your name and department, and send to communications@sdcounty.ca.gov.

If you are looking to up your garden game, learn more at the University of California Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardeners program.

John Fuss, Sr., Child Welfare Services- Polinsky Children’s Center, Grows Tomatoes.

John Fuss, Sr., Child Welfare Services- Polinsky Children’s Center, Grows Tomatoes.

Danielle Clayton, San Diego County Library, Grows tiger stripe pumpkins

Danielle Clayton, San Diego County Library, Grows tiger stripe pumpkins

Joann Fang, Department of Environmental Health, Grows Dragon Fruit.

Joann Fang, Department of Environmental Health, Grows Dragon Fruit.

Joann Fang, Department of Environmental Health, Grows Dragon Fruit.

Joann Fang, Department of Environmental Health, Grows Dragon Fruit.

Alex Oribello, Land Development, PDS, Grows Squash

Alex Oribello, Land Development, PDS, Grows Squash

Tuyen Ly, Child Welfare Services, Grows Mustard greens

Tuyen Ly, Child Welfare Services, Grows Mustard greens

Marie Osgood, In-Home Support Services, grows peaches.

Marie Osgood, In-Home Support Services, grows peaches.

Nancy Wickus, Agriculture/Weights and Measures, grows Blueberries.

Nancy Wickus, Agriculture/Weights and Measures, grows Blueberries.

Dana Hua, Public Works, Grows Peppers

Dana Hua, Public Works, Grows Peppers

Francesca Cervantes, Access & Access2Health

Francesca Cervantes, Access & Access2Health

Dana Hua, Public Works, grows basil

Dana Hua, Public Works, grows basil

Maria Joseph, Probation

Maria Joseph, Probation

Laura Flores, Auditor and Controller

Laura Flores, Auditor and Controller

Mariedel B. Coronel, Child Welfare Services, grows grapes.

Mariedel B. Coronel, Child Welfare Services, grows grapes.

Stephen Amberg, Air Pollution Control District, grows various squash, zucchini, watermelon, Tomatoes and a variety of peppers

Stephen Amberg, Air Pollution Control District, grows various squash, zucchini, watermelon, Tomatoes and a variety of peppers

Stephen Amberg, Air Pollution Control District, grows tomatoes

Stephen Amberg, Air Pollution Control District, grows tomatoes

Janelle Martin, District Attorney’s Office, grows hops with help from her son

Janelle Martin, District Attorney’s Office, grows hops with help from her son

Nancy Wickus, Agriculture/Weights and Measures, grows peaches.

Nancy Wickus, Agriculture/Weights and Measures, grows peaches.

Anne ulm, Probation department, grows Blueberries, oregano and garlic chives

Anne ulm, Probation department, grows Blueberries, oregano and garlic chives

Zulim Obispo, Child Support Services, grows grapes

Zulim Obispo, Child Support Services, grows grapes

Zulim Obispo, Child Support Services, grows grapes

Zulim Obispo, Child Support Services, grows grapes

Alex Oribello, Land Development, PDS, has help from her son.

Alex Oribello, Land Development, PDS, has help from her son.

Ricardo Rodriguez, HHSA Business intelligence, grows avocados

Ricardo Rodriguez, HHSA Business intelligence, grows avocados

Beatrice Lömer, CalFresh Healthy Living Specialist, grows grapes

Beatrice Lömer, CalFresh Healthy Living Specialist, grows grapes

Lauren Brookshire, HHSA, grows Peaches

Lauren Brookshire, HHSA, grows Peaches

Erica Osuna Johnson, Public safety group, grows Pineapples

Erica Osuna Johnson, Public safety group, grows Pineapples

Erica Osuna Johnson, Public safety group, grows artichokes

Erica Osuna Johnson, Public safety group, grows artichokes

Jeffrey Johnson, Public Health Services, Grows Anna Apples

Jeffrey Johnson, Public Health Services, Grows Anna Apples

Nanette Encarnacion, DPW, grows figs, strawberries and more.

Nanette Encarnacion, DPW, grows figs, strawberries and more.

Nanette Encarnacion, DPW, grows persimmons

Nanette Encarnacion, DPW, grows persimmons

Luchie Delino, Child Welfare Services, grows tomatoes

Luchie Delino, Child Welfare Services, grows tomatoes

Ashley Marquez, Parks and Recreation, grows kumquats

Ashley Marquez, Parks and Recreation, grows kumquats

Ashley marquez, parks and recreation, grows pomegranates

Ashley marquez, parks and recreation, grows pomegranates

Melissa Keane, Epidemiology and Immunization Services, grows squash, tomatoes, peppers and herbs

Melissa Keane, Epidemiology and Immunization Services, grows squash, tomatoes, peppers and herbs

Virginia Exner, Human Resources, grows Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, radishes, carrots and herbs

Virginia Exner, Human Resources, grows Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, radishes, carrots and herbs

Mark Martinez, Ag, Weights and Measures, Grows Very hot black dragon peppers

Mark Martinez, Ag, Weights and Measures, Grows Very hot black dragon peppers

Joanna Diosa, Auditor & Controller, grows Dragon Fruit

Joanna Diosa, Auditor & Controller, grows Dragon Fruit

Harold Randolph, First 5 San Diego, grows guavas

Harold Randolph, First 5 San Diego, grows guavas

Terilyn Cunanan, Eligibility Operations: Health Coverage access, and her daughter grow blackberries

Terilyn Cunanan, Eligibility Operations: Health Coverage access, and her daughter grow blackberries

Virginia Exner, Human Resources, grows lots of veggies

Virginia Exner, Human Resources, grows lots of veggies

Harold Randolph, First 5 San Diego, Grows Lemons

Harold Randolph, First 5 San Diego, Grows Lemons

Nicole Goss, Ag, Weights and Measures, grows blueberries

Nicole Goss, Ag, Weights and Measures, grows blueberries

Nicole Goss, Ag, Weights and Measures, grows cucumbers

Nicole Goss, Ag, Weights and Measures, grows cucumbers

Mike Duffek, Facilities operations, grows squash

Mike Duffek, Facilities operations, grows squash

Mae Tat, Child Welfare SErvices, Grows Kumquats

Mae Tat, Child Welfare SErvices, Grows Kumquats

Jacqueline Muro, Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk, grows figs

Jacqueline Muro, Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk, grows figs

Mike Duffek, Facilities operations, Grows Tomatoes

Mike Duffek, Facilities operations, Grows Tomatoes

Mae Tat, Child Welfare Services, Grows red dates

Mae Tat, Child Welfare Services, Grows red dates

Valeria Orendain, Assessor/recorder/county Clerk, grows chile peppers

Valeria Orendain, Assessor/recorder/county Clerk, grows chile peppers

Elizabeth miller, clerk of the board, has an herb garden on her patio

Elizabeth miller, clerk of the board, has an herb garden on her patio

Elaine Sanders, Behavioral Health Services, Growing Lacinato (Dinosaur) Kale

Elaine Sanders, Behavioral Health Services, Growing Lacinato (Dinosaur) Kale

irene Chan, environmental health, grows figs in her front yard

irene Chan, environmental health, grows figs in her front yard

Lisa Futrell-Williams, child welfare services, grows cauliflower

Lisa Futrell-Williams, child welfare services, grows cauliflower

Phyllis ocampo, county counsel, grows moringa

Phyllis ocampo, county counsel, grows moringa

Phyllis ocampo, county counsel, grows figs

Phyllis ocampo, county counsel, grows figs

Nadine lathan, child welfare services, grows apples

Nadine lathan, child welfare services, grows apples

Nadine lathan, child welfare services, grows apples and nectarines.

Nadine lathan, child welfare services, grows apples and nectarines.

Lisa Futrell-Williams, child welfare services, grows various types of lettuce

Lisa Futrell-Williams, child welfare services, grows various types of lettuce

travis payne, parks and recreation, grows apples, plums, apricots and peaches

travis payne, parks and recreation, grows apples, plums, apricots and peaches

Kyle Leonard, Child Welfare Services, grows Artichokes

Kyle Leonard, Child Welfare Services, grows Artichokes

Vanessa Perez, Auditor & Controller, grows Pomegranate

Vanessa Perez, Auditor & Controller, grows Pomegranate

Rosella Perez, Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office, grows watermelon

Rosella Perez, Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office, grows watermelon

Rosella Perez, Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office, grows beans

Rosella Perez, Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office, grows beans

Ressie Ramos, Aging & Independent Services, Grows figs

Ressie Ramos, Aging & Independent Services, Grows figs

Vince Kunkel, Agriculture, Weights and Measures, grows Jalapeño Peppers

Vince Kunkel, Agriculture, Weights and Measures, grows Jalapeño Peppers

Cynthia Uribe-Sagrero, California Children’s Services, grows pomegranates

Cynthia Uribe-Sagrero, California Children’s Services, grows pomegranates

David Dat Mai, Child Welfare Services, Grows Fruit

David Dat Mai, Child Welfare Services, Grows Fruit

Alfredo Villalba, BHS Children Youth and Families - Camino, grows grapes

Alfredo Villalba, BHS Children Youth and Families - Camino, grows grapes

Alfredo Villalba, BHS Children Youth and Families - Camino, grows grapes

Alfredo Villalba, BHS Children Youth and Families - Camino, grows grapes

David Dat Mai, Child Welfare Services, Grows persimmons

David Dat Mai, Child Welfare Services, Grows persimmons