Let's Talk Plants!

By Carol Buckley. The story of landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx pivots on a paradox of colonialism. Born in 1909 in São Paulo, and...

By Jim Bishop. I first became aware of the Jardin Exotique from the 1990s TV show Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, hosted by Robin...

Edited by Dayle Cheever* and Lisa Marun. The question for this month was: Pat Welsh identifies November as the first month of the rainy...

By Linda Jones. When Spanish galleons sailed up the coast in the 1700s, the explorers called Alta California “la tierra del fuego,” not...

By Robin Rivet. t was there, and then it was gone—my favorite tree in all of San Diego. I went into shock. Then anger. Although most...

Reviewed by Evelyn Torre-Bueno. Andrea Wulf's Founding Gardeners: The Revolutionary Generation, Nature, and the Shaping of the American...

By Vincent Lazaneo. Remember when cut fir trees used for Christmas décor had a pleasant, piney scent? That seasonal aroma you enjoyed in...

By John Beaudry. Next year’s SDHS garden tour will feature an assortment of exquisite private gardens of Encinitas in and around the...

By Sherrill Leist and Lisa Marun. At each monthly meeting, members bring in plants, cuttings, or flowers and put them in blue bottles on...

As an SDHS partner, Pacific Horticulture offers SDHS members a special membership rate of $24/year using discount code: SDHSPARTNER....

After the sun goes down in December, the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas is transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland—Southern...

By Frank Mitzel. We had a tremendous end of the year for the SDHS! Both the October meeting featuring Debra Lee Baldwin's presentation,...

Edited by Dayle Cheever* and Lisa Marun. The question for this month was: Is there a succulent that you have had particular success with?...

By Bobbie Stephenson. Anna’s hummingbirds are our most common species and reside year-round in many different native habitats and also in...

By Sommer Cartier. If you’re new to urban gardening or lack sufficient growing space, microgreens are the perfect way to start developing...

From a DIY Living Wall/Vertical Garden class to creating beautiful images with Zentangle (a fun and easy method to learn!), San Diego...

By Sherrill Leist and Lisa Marun. At each monthly meeting, members bring in plants, cuttings, or flowers and put them in blue bottles on...

By Lisa Marun. As SDHS members, we are all part of a greater gardening community that's bound by a love of and appreciation for plants....

By Susan Krzywicki. Connections always make knowledge more fun. When I saw that Harriet Strong had been educated at Miss Mary Atkins'...

By Karen Krugman. October 7 promised to be a beautiful morning for SDHS volunteers to celebrate volunteerism. Roughly 50 members gathered...

By Tim Clancy. There is a cognitive bias known as the law of the hammer. The concept is that if the only tool you have is a hammer then...

By Susan Starr. Our November speaker, Richard Darke, will be telling us all about the gardens of the High Line, a park which has been...

By John Beaudry. As our gardens wind down for winter, we are winding up for our Spring Garden Tour! Our tour will be in beautiful...

On Monday, November 13, 2017, the San Diego Horticultural Society welcomes Rick Darke, author and consultant, focusing on the design and...

By Sherrill Leist and Lisa Marun. Each month, members bring in plants, cuttings, or flowers and put them in blue bottles on our display...

Edited by Susan Starr and Lisa Marun. Part II: A Few of Frank’s Favorite Things… SDHS’s new president, Frank Mitzel, began his term in...

By Robin Rivet. Have you ever pondered what it would be like to live for 1000 years? What about 4000, or even 5000 years? There are such...

What is your favorite plant source in the local region and why? Have you had any luck ordering plants online and if so, what has worked?...

Mark your calendars for these SDHS Workshops. Look for registration information in your email a week or two before the event: Wednesday,...

By Carol Buckley. One of Australia’s foremost garden designers was born in York, England, in 1895. Edna Margaret Walling began her love...

By Jim Bishop. In May of this year, I was fortunate to be able to attend the Pacific Horticulture Society tour of the gardens in the...

SDHS welcomes a new board member this month. Karen Krugman has joined the SDHS Board as our new Volunteer Coordinator. Karen moved to...

By Vincent Lazaneo. Now that the prime season for harvesting flavorful, vine ripe tomatoes has passed, it’s time to evaluate the...

Favorite South African Plants By Lynn Langley. Frank McDonough came to our September meeting ready to share his enthusiasm about South...

By Susan Krzywicki. Root zone irrigation for trees has been a staple of conventional gardening, and this technique is being used to mimic...

Photo credit: Lisa Reynolds It’s the event you’ve been waiting for! Don’t miss our annual Fall Plant Sale featuring plant donations from...

Speaker: Debra Lee Baldwin. On Monday, October 9, 2017, the San Diego Horticultural Society welcomes Debra Lee Baldwin, award-winning...

By BJ Boland. Our August meeting started with a beautiful evening buffet that began a momentous night. This was just the third time in...

Edited by Susan Starr and Lisa Marun. Frank Mitzel begins his term as SDHS President in September 2017. Frank was born in Detroit,...

“A Night in Nature” is the theme of San Diego Botanic Garden’s 18th annual Gala in the Garden. The Saturday, September 9th event promises...

Pacific Horticulture Society invites you to an Open Garden at the Fallbrook home of Patrick Anderson on Saturday, October 14th, at 9:30...

By Tim Clancy. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is the keeper of standards for all sorts of products and services. These...

By Susan Starr. We are pleased to welcome two new Board members: John Beaudry, who will be chairing the Spring Garden Tour, and Ken...

Edited by Dayle Cheever. What is your favorite plant source in the local region and why? Have you had any luck ordering plants online and...

By Pat Pawlowski. Sorry. You know I mean that Mexican Elderberry (Sambucus mexicana) is a VERY good plant. How good? Let me count the...

By Sommer Cartier. Edible flowers are the new black for both gardeners and foodies. Not only do they make an edible garden pop with...

By Patty Berg, Volunteer Coordinator. Did you give some time to SDHS this year? If so, we want to say thanks! Volunteers are the heart of...

By Caroline McCullagh. I’ve just completed 15 years of writing book reviews for the San Diego Horticultural Society. It’s time for me to...

By Susan Krzywicki. There seems to be no end to the fascinating characters that have contributed to our state’s botanical and...

By Sherrill Leist and Lisa Marun. Each month, members bring in plants, cuttings, or flowers and put them in blue bottles on our display...