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May 2026
Monthly Meeting
NEXT GENERAL MEETING: If You Build it, They Might Come, With Molly Rightmyer, May 16, In-Person, Oasis, Rancho Bernardo, 1:30p -3:30p
Molly Rightmyer is a bee taxonomist who has become increasingly interested in native plants while attempting to increase the bee diversity of her home garden, an experience she wishes to share with other gardeners who hold similar aspirations. She got her start as a freelance scientific illustrator here in southern California. She then worked with fossil turtles as an apprentice illustrator at the American Museum of Natural History, NY, eventually landing a job as scientific
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Articles
GOING WILD WITH NATIVES: "The Artful California Native Gardens of East County" CNPS-SD Tour
When you think about planting your garden, consider California native plants; they can be a perfect fit! Native plants need minimal water,
Mar 1, 2020
GOING WILD WITH NATIVES: Bush Rue
The Mediterranean climate of San Diego carries the reputation of year-round garden blooms, the forever spring of a warm temperate environmen
Feb 1, 2020
GOING WILD WITH NATIVES: Parasitic, or not so Parasitic, Plants.
The Broomrape family are parasites with specialized structures on the roots for taking food, water and nutrients from the host plants.
Dec 1, 2019
GOING WILD WITH NATIVES: The Extraordinary World of California Wildflowers
One of the plant strategies for surviving in dry climates is the occurrence of annual flowers with long-lasting seeds that will survive seve
Oct 1, 2019
GOING WILD WITH THE NATIVES: Make Mine Manzanita.
By Linda Jones. As I was driving through a newer development recently, I was struck by the similarity of all of the gardens: each had a...
Aug 28, 2019
GOING WILD WITH NATIVES: Sky Islands
By Bobbie Stephenson. Other than Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve near the coast, San Diego only has coniferous forests on its highest...
Aug 1, 2019
GOING WILD WITH NATIVES: Red-blooming Natives for San Diego
By Clayton Tschudy. Native flowers come in all colors, but yellows, blues, and purples are most common. When red does occur, the plant is...
Jul 1, 2019
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