top of page
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
SD HORT BOOK CLUB: April 26, 2021 - A Memory Of Violets by Hazel Gaynor
By Karen England. Want to join the SD Hort Book Club? We'd love to have you! Send an email to SDHS President Karen England at ......
Apr 1, 2021
PRESIDENT'S LETTER: I've Waited All Year For This...
You may remember reading the April Fool's Day Botany article from last April, filed under the Plant of the Month 2020, but if not, never fea
Apr 1, 2021
EDITOR'S LETTER: I'm just an April Fool . . .
Well, I can't resist posting just one more April Fool's Day Botany article, even though I tried using restraint by only posting one such pr
Apr 1, 2021
COME INTO THE KITCHEN, GARDENER: Asparagus and Strawberries, Just Not Together . . .
By Karen England. Did you read my April President's Letter in this issue of Let's Talk Plants!? If so, then you learned about a "new...
Apr 1, 2021
TREES, PLEASE! What Tree is This?
By Robin Y Rivet. I’m ‘fessing up. I get too many calls to identify commonly cultivated tree species, but the task is daunting due to the...
Apr 1, 2021
SHARING SECRETS: Spring Scene in the Garden
Edited by Cathy Tylka. Do you have bunnies, chickees or ducklings in your Garden? Yes, no, maybe so . . . well, what is on your Spring...
Apr 1, 2021
MEETING REPORT: All About Cork w/Pamela Hyatt
The SDHS board would like to thank Pam Hyatt for an absolutely wonderful live Cork presentation on Zoom.
Pam encountered so many technical
Apr 1, 2021
bottom of page