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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: Do You Know This About Ceanothus?
By Susan Lewitt, for Let’s Talk Plants! August 2024. Do You Know This About Ceanothus? Look for the wonderful California Native Plant...
Aug 1, 2024
HERITAGE HAUNTS: Going Wild With Natives - Abutilon palmeri
Curated by Cathy Tylka, for Let’s Talk Plants! July 2024. Article by Pat Pawlowski, originally published May 2011, No. 100, Let’s Talk...
Jul 1, 2024
GOING WILD WITH NATIVES: These Salvias May Be Our Garden Salvation!
By Susan Lewitt, for Let’s Talk Plants! June 2024. White Sage, Salvia apiana, was used for many purposes including ceremonial and...
Jun 1, 2024
GOING WILD WITH NATIVES: From The Archives – Mike Evans Big I.D.E.A.
By editors, for Let’s Talk Plants! May 2024. Originally published in May 2009, No. 176 under “April Meeting Report”. From The Archives –...
May 1, 2024
GOING WILD WITH NATIVES: Will You “Bee” Part Of The Solution?
By Susan Lewitt, for Let’s Talk Plants! April 2024. Will You “Bee” Part of the Solution? San Diego is a biodiversity hot spot due to our...
Apr 1, 2024
GOING WILD WITH NATIVES: True Natives Verses Cultivars, Which Is Best?
By Susan Lewitt, for Let’s Talk Plants! February 2024. Reserve these dates in your calendar for a wonderful experience! Image from CNPS...
Feb 1, 2024
GOING WILD WITH NATIVES: Yarrow - The 2024 Herb Of The Year™
By Karen England, for Let's Talk Plants! January 2024. Excerpted from Karen's contributions to the International Herb Association's...
Jan 1, 2024
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