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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
Jul 1
Articles
NEW COLUMN! FROM THE NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES: Great Articles From Past Issues.
First published in Let’s Talk Plants! January 2009, No.172 Don’t be afraid to prune your fruit trees! It is much easier than most people th
Jan 1, 2020
GROW IN ABUNDANCE: Kale, Yeah!
If there was a king of the winter garden, it would be the mighty kale. It’s nutritious, incredibly hardy and produces a crop throughout the
Jan 1, 2020
SDHS MEMBERS INVITED: Private Garden Succulent and Cacti Party.
As in prior years, this party will have plants for sale that have been propagated for this event and garden related items (cash only please
Jan 1, 2020
SHARING SECRETS: Growing Plants from Seeds.
Our December meeting featured an enthusiastic and informative talk by Brijette Peña on "The Magical World of Seeds". Have you grown plants
Jan 1, 2020
TREES, PLEASE: My Tree, iTree.
Trees add to our enjoyment of our daily living. Providing habitat for local fauna, screening from annoying situations, they are harvested fo
Jan 1, 2020
EDITOR’S LETTER: Hello 2020! Are You Growing Any of the Plants of the Year?
I am a long-time member of the International Herb Association, the IHA, and we have a long-standing educational program called the Herb of t
Jan 1, 2020
JANUARY MEETING: Mark Berninger, Tracking the Rare Plant Super Bloom in City Open Space Preserves.
Monday, January 13th, 2019, 6:00 PM • Congregation Beth Israel Mark Berninger, the City of San Diego’s Parks and Recreation Department...
Dec 19, 2019
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