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October 2026
Monthly Meeting
NEXT GENERAL MEETING: Ferns and Lycophytes of San Diego County, With Jon Rebman, October 17, In-Person, Oasis, Rancho Bernardo, 1:30p -3:30p
Jon P. Rebman, Ph.D., Curator and Chair of Botany, San Diego Natural History Museum. Jon P. Rebman, Ph.D., is Curator/Chair of Botany at the San Diego Natural History Museum (since 1996) and a plant taxonomist who conducts extensive floristic research in Baja California and in San Diego and Imperial counties. He leads field classes and botanical expeditions and directs the San Diego County Plant Atlas project (sdplantatlas.org). Personal scientific collections: 37,000+ plant
Oct 1
Articles
MEETING REPORT: Tony Gurnoe's Southern California's Oaks in Managed Landscapes, September 2026
Although we had announced Jeremy Spath presenting on his horticultural work and adventures focused on plants like Agave and Dudleya, that discussion instead had to be postponed until November 21. Jeremy wanted me to pass along the fact that he would have better pottery to offer alongside his plants in November than he would have in September, so hopefully that is a bit of redemption for those who wish to shop. We want to thank the members who attended September's meeting desp
Oct 1
MEETING REPORT: Holly McMullen's Growing Plant People, August 2026, Presentation Recording Soon To Be On YouTube
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, and mentored st
Sep 1
MEETING REPORT: Planting With Your Pooch & Other Pets (Critters Too) Presented By Judy Macomber, March 2024
By Karen England, for Let's Talk Plants! May 2024. Planting with Your Pooch & Other Pets (Critters Too) with Judy Macomber. On March 9,...
May 1, 2024
MEETING REPORT: New Year, New Venue, New Day, New Time, New HOY! Jeff Moore, Dudleyas, Succulent Cupcakes And More At San Diego Oasis In Rancho Bernardo
By Karen England, for Let's Talk Plants! February 2024. New Year, New Venue, New Day, New Time, New HOY! With over 125 SD Hort members...
Feb 1, 2024
WE HAVE A NEW MEETING PLACE, DAY & TIME! 2nd Saturdays Of The Month, 1:30 pm to 3 pm, At Oasis In Rancho Bernardo.
By Karen England, on behalf of the SDHS Board for Let's Talk Plants! January 2024. This state-of-the-art meeting facility is easy to...
Jan 1, 2024
GARDEN DESIGN MONTH REPORTS: Part l – March 2023 Panel Discussion Meeting With The APLD
By Karen England for Let’s Talk Plants! May 2023. March 2023 Panel Discussion Meeting With The APLD March 2023 was our first ever “Garden...
May 1, 2023
MEETING REPORT: ROBERT LUTTICKEN - OUR 2023 HORTICULTURIST OF THE YEAR
By Donna Mallen, for Let's Talk Plants! February 2023. All photos by Criselda Yee and used with permission. ROBERT LUTTICKEN: OUR 2023...
Feb 1, 2023
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