Linda McIntosh

1 week ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Linda McIntosh

Animal: Peter, 1-year-old German shepherd mix, #944380. Where: San Diego Humane Society, Escondido Campus, 3500 Burnet Drive. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays. Adoption fee: $110; includes microchip with lifetime registration, vet exam. Profile: Peter is an energetic pup who is looking for someone with patience and understanding. Peter likes to take walks in low traffic, quieter places near home and away from other dogs.

1 week ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Linda McIntosh

ALPINEAnimal Sanctuary holds egg huntSan Diego Animal Sanctuary & Farm, a 20-acre farm with animals, holds Easter egg hunts at 10.30 a.m. April 18-20. Baskets are $14, including up to 14 eggs. The farm, at 5178 Japatul Spur, is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is required to participate in the egg hunt. Single-day adult admission is $40; $25 for kids age 2-12 (younger than 2 are free). Free parking. Visit sandiegoanimalsanctuaryandfarm.org.

1 week ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Linda McIntosh

Communities throughout San Diego County will celebrate Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 25) with festivals, cleanups and other events to help take care of the planet, starting in local neighborhoods. Many events draw attention to the importance of environmentally friendly lifestyles. Most events are free.

2 weeks ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Linda McIntosh

Fallbrook’s annual avocado festival on Sunday, April 13, is expected to draw crowds downtown to celebrate the green fruit that became part of the area’s history more than a century ago. The event will include food, including avocado specialties, a beer and wine garden, live music, craft vendors and artisans. A slew of competitions will take place at the community stage in the Village Square at Main Avenue and Alvarado Street.

2 weeks ago | montrosepress.com | Linda McIntosh

This is what gardeners have been waiting for. Apricot trees, ornamental pears, forsythia, and spring flowering bulbs are just some of the great plants that are blooming. I’m sure none of us are sitting around looking for something to do this spring, so why not make the best of your efforts in the garden by doing productive things. Here are a few ideas to get you going. There’s no rush to prune your roses.