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April 2026
Monthly Meeting
NEXT GENERAL MEETING: Sat., April 18, 2026 - Walker Wilson - Conservation Through Cultivation - Growing A Local Ecotype Nursery. In-Person, Oasis, Rancho Bernardo, 1:30p -3:30p
Viguiera laciniata - San Diego Bush Sunflower, a San Diego endemic species that happens to be excellent for garden conditions. Evergreen, tough and made for full sun conditions, it will still stay green with just once a month or less watering. Trim off dead flowers for another round of blooms. A great choice for almost any San Diego garden, and to showcase local species. Walker Wilson is the founder of Walker's Wildlands nursery in Fallbrook. Walker Wilson - Conservation thr
Apr 1
Articles
GOING WILD WITH NATIVES: Explore Our Local Canyons
By Susan Krzywicki. Canyons are an important element in the rich, biodiverse natural landscape of San Diego. The La Jolla Historical...
Jul 1, 2018
GUEST COLUMNIST: Presidio Park's Horticultural History
By Parish Rye. Rising on the hill just east of Old Town is the site of one of the most significant historic sites in the state of...
Jul 1, 2018
THE REAL DIRT ON: Canyoneers Co-Founder Helen Witham Chamlee
By Susan Krzywicki. Local naturalist Helen Witham Chamlee was one of the creators of the Canyoneers, the San Diego Natural History...
Jul 1, 2018
GROW WITH ABUNDANCE: Summer Garden Harvesting Tips
By Sommer Cartier. One of the joys of summer is eating sweet, juicy, homegrown veggies picked right from your own backyard garden....
Jul 1, 2018
SHARING SECRETS: Discovering New Plants
Edited by Dayle Cheever. Every now and then I find a plant I have not seen before. Recently, it was hummingbird mint (Agastache) and I...
Jul 1, 2018
NEWS: Sculpture in the Garden
“Art is a harmony parallel with nature.” – Paul Cezanne San Diego Botanic Garden has a rich heritage of garden art, both natural and...
Jul 1, 2018
NEWS: Garden Information Ambassadors Wanted: Share Your Plant Expertise at the Safari Park
By Susan LaFreniere. Hundreds of visitors a day! The San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s Nativescapes, Baja, and Old World Gardens are getting...
Jul 1, 2018
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