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April 2026
Monthly Meeting


NEXT GENERAL MEETING: Sat., April 18, 2026 - Walker Wilson - Conservation Through Cultivation - Growing A Local Ecotype Nursery. In-Person, Oasis, Rancho Bernardo, 1:30p -3:30p
Viguiera laciniata - San Diego Bush Sunflower, a San Diego endemic species that happens to be excellent for garden conditions. Evergreen, tough and made for full sun conditions, it will still stay green with just once a month or less watering. Trim off dead flowers for another round of blooms. A great choice for almost any San Diego garden, and to showcase local species. Walker Wilson is the founder of Walker's Wildlands nursery in Fallbrook. Walker Wilson - Conservation thr
Apr 1
Articles


GROW IN ABUNDANCE: Growing Nightshades (Solanaceae) - What To Know For A Healthy, Productive Garden
By Sommer Cartier, for Let’s Talk Plants! April 2026. Nightshades (Solanaceae), photo credit: Sommer Cartier. Growing Nightshades (Solanaceae) - What To Know For A Healthy, Productive Garden If your summer garden revolves around fresh salsa, pasta sauce, or anything grilled and colorful, chances are you’re already growing from the nightshade family, whether you realize it or not. Tomatoes ripening on the vine, glossy peppers in every shade of green to red, eggplant soaking up
Apr 1


GROW IN ABUNDANCE: Grow Your Way Through Winter Colds
By Sommer Cartier, for Let’s Talk Plants! January 2026. WiX stock photo. Grow Your Way Through Winter Colds - How your garden can double as a feel better toolkit Winter has a way of sneaking up on us. One day it’s soup season, the next you’re reaching for tissues. The good news is your garden can do more than look pretty this time of year. With the right plants, it can support your immune system, soothe cold symptoms, and help you feel your best, all while giving you an excus
Jan 1


GROW IN ABUNDANCE: Growing Radishes In San Diego - Crisp, Colorful, And Flavorful
By Sommer Cartier, for Let’s Talk Plants! November 2025. Image by Michaela Wenzler from Pixabay. Growing Radishes in San Diego - Crisp, Colorful, and Flavorful San Diego’s blend of sunshine and mild seasons means you can enjoy homegrown radishes nearly year-round. Crisp, colorful, and full of flavor, they’re one of the most satisfying and low-maintenance vegetables to grow when you keep their love of cool soil and consistent moisture in mind. When to Plant Radishes thri
Nov 1, 2025


GROW IN ABUNDANCE: Fall Gardening In San Diego - Turning Heat Into Harvest
By Sommer Cartier, for Let’s Talk Plants! September 2025. Photo by Murat Ts. on Unsplash. Fall Gardening in San Diego -Turning Heat into...
Sep 1, 2025


GROW IN ABUNDANCE: Common And Often Overlooked Gardening Mistakes
By Sommer Cartier, for Let’s Talk Plants! July 2025. Photo by jwvein https://pixabay.com Common and Often Overlooked Gardening Mistakes...
Jul 1, 2025


GROW IN ABUNDANCE: The Magic Of Growing Heirloom Tomatoes
By Sommer Cartier, for Let’s Talk Plants! May 2025. Photo credit: Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash. The Magic of Growing Heirloom...
May 1, 2025


GROW IN ABUNDANCE: Beyond Food - The Many Reasons To Plant A Garden
By Sommer Cartier, for Let’s Talk Plants! March 2025. Photo credit: Sommer Cartier. Beyond Food - The Many Reasons to Plant a Garden When...
Feb 28, 2025
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