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July 2026
Monthly Meeting
NEXT GENERAL MEETING: Saving Rare Plants - Advanced Horticulture on the California Islands, With Kevin Alison, July 18, In-Person, Oasis, Rancho Bernardo, 1:30p -3:30p
Kevin Alison The islands of California are biological hotspots for uniquely rare and endangered species. But, what do you do if traditional methods of propagation fail or are unreliable? This presentation will cover advanced horticultural techniques to overcome challenges and prevent extinction. Kevin Alison serves as the Native Plant Manager for Catalina Island, where he leverages his expertise in conservation, restoration, and horticulture to prevent extinction. Kevin s
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Articles
MY LIFE WITH PLANTS: Pool Be Gone – Part 3
By Jim Bishop. The last 2 months, I discussed how we came up with a design to replace our pool with a casita, stair tower and several...
Nov 1, 2015
MY LIFE WITH PLANTS: Pool Be Gone – Part 2
By Jim Bishop. Last month, I discussed how we came up with a design to replace our pool with a casita, stair tower and several garden...
Oct 1, 2015
MY LIFE WITH PLANTS: Pool Be Gone - Part 1
By Jim Bishop. By 2000, we had completed most of the remodel of the rooms inside the house. When we had started to do the remodel one of...
Sep 1, 2015
MY LIFE WITH PLANTS: Gopher Madness
By Jim Bishop. This is a continuation of last May’s article about challenges creating a garden in our new home in Mission Hills. This is...
Aug 1, 2015
MY LIFE WITH PLANTS: The Downward March
By Jim Bishop. This is a continuation of last May’s article about challenges creating a garden in our new home in Mission Hills. In May’s...
Jul 1, 2015
MY LIFE WITH PLANTS: The Romance of the Real Alcázar in Seville
By Jim Bishop. In keeping with the themes of our garden exhibit at this year’s San Diego County Fair and the influence Spanish...
Jun 1, 2015
MY LIFE WITH PLANTS: Lots of Blocks
By Jim Bishop. One of the frequent questions we get about our garden is where did all the retaining walls come from and who built them?...
May 1, 2015
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