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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


BOOK REVIEW: Invitation to the Garden: A Celebration in Literature & Photography
Reviewed by: Caroline McCullagh. You’ll have to excuse me. I’m just recovering from an attack of nostalgia. Do you remember the book, The...
Jul 1, 2017


BOOK REVIEW: Gardening at the Dragon’s Gate: At Work in the Wild and Cultivated World
By Wendy Johnson Reviewed by Caroline McCullagh. One of the good things about reviewing garden books is the variety of subjects that fit...
Jun 1, 2017


BOOK REVIEW: In a Pickle: A Family Farm Story
Author: Jerry Apps. Reviewed by: Caroline McCullagh. I periodically grab a handful of books at a used bookstore. I’m not terribly...
May 1, 2017


BOOK REVIEW
The Gardener’s Bed-Book By Richardson Wright Reviewed by: Caroline McCullagh. I found this book in a stack of second-hand books for sale....
Apr 1, 2017


BOOK REVIEW: Dirt Under My Nails: An American Farmer and Her Changing Land
By Marilee Foster Reviewed by Caroline McCullagh. I was having trouble getting into Dirt Under My Nails. It’s a book about farming built...
Mar 1, 2017
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