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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
GOING WILD WITH NATIVES: Fremontodendron
If you are thinking about landscaping your front or back yard, try not to overlook this showstopper! There are many things to love about the
Feb 1, 2021
THE BUG MAN: Mosquito Eaters
Every spring I get calls and emails from people about the great mosquito eaters that are showing up at their lights, windows and doors at ni
Feb 1, 2021
TREES, PLEASE! Viruses, Variegation & Genetic Mutation
The coronavirus is on everyone’s mind. COVID-19 has caused extreme loss of life - but few people understand what a virus is - and what it is
Feb 1, 2021
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Tomato Fruits - Choose Your Size
The fruits of wild-type tomatoes are yellow and green, and barely the size of the tip of one’s little finger. The tomato probably originated
Feb 1, 2021
EDITOR'S LETTER: Tomatoes, Worthy of the Mania
Like all events everywhere, the Vista Garden Club's May 2020 Annual Flower Show and Plant Sale was canceled. And, as a result, the plant sal
Feb 1, 2021
COME INTO THE KITCHEN, GARDENER: Tomatoes, the Umami Superfood
a category of taste in food (besides sweet, sour, salt, and bitter), corresponding to the flavor of glutamates, especially monosodium glutam
Feb 1, 2021
GARDEN SURROUNDINGS: In The Garden
When I first moved to this property five plus years ago, I knew I wanted to make large changes in the garden. I started right away building
Feb 1, 2021
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