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July 2026
Monthly Meeting


NEXT GENERAL MEETING: Growing Plant People - Horticulture Programs and Facilities at Southwestern College, With Holly McMullen, August 15, In-Person, Oasis, Rancho Bernardo, 1:30p -3:30p
Holly McMullen Holly McMullen is a tenured professor of plant science at Southwestern College and a field biologist with nearly a decade of experience working at the intersection of ecological research, habitat restoration, and higher education. Her expertise centers on the interactions between plants and animals, particularly within Southern California's diverse ecosystems, and she has conducted botanical and wildlife field surveys, managed large-scale restoration projects,
Jul 23
Articles


GROW IN ABUNDANCE: How to Grow Potatoes in a Bag
By Sommer Cartier, for Let's Talk Plants! November 2021. Growing potatoes in a bag is a fun and resourceful way to produce a crop of...
Nov 1, 2021


GROW IN ABUNDANCE: A Few Favorite Seed Companies
By Sommer Cartier for Let's Talk Plants! September 2021. When purchasing seeds, it’s important to consider the varieties you’re choosing...
Sep 1, 2021


GROW WITH ABUNDANCE: DIY Pest Hacks
By Sommer Cartier. Summer is here, and with it, those heat loving garden pests – and lots of them. When faced with a spider mite...
Jul 1, 2021


GROW WITH ABUNDANCE: What To Plant In Your Summer Vegetable Garden
By Sommer Cartier. As San Diegans, we live in the perfect growing climate. We have an ideal combination of sunlight, heat, and an...
May 1, 2021


GROW IN ABUNDANCE: Don’t Toss It, Plant It!
If you consider carrot tops or onion bottoms as waste to be discarded, you may be surprised to learn there are many common vegetables that c
Mar 1, 2021


GROW IN ABUNDANCE: How to Start a Balcony Garden
There is something really enjoyable about balcony gardening. It’s a place to commune with nature, decompress and let your creative juices fl
Jan 1, 2021


GROW IN ABUNDANCE: Don’t Skip a Beet This Winter
I once read that growing beets is an exercise in faith. You spend months cultivating and nurturing these little beauties, hidden
Nov 1, 2020
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