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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
MY LIFE WITH PLANTS: The Plants start to go in!
By: Jim Bishop. This is a continuation of columns from September, October, and November 2015 newsletters about filling in our swimming...
May 1, 2016
MY LIFE WITH PLANTS: South Africa – The Garden Route
By: Jim Bishop. The last two months I’ve written about the Northern Cape of South Africa and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden....
Feb 1, 2016
MY LIFE WITH PLANTS: Kirstenbosch, South Africa – This is the place!
By Jim Bishop. Last month I wrote about visiting the bulb fields at of the Western Cape area of South Africa this past September....
Jan 1, 2016
MY LIFE WITH PLANTS: Nieuwoudtville, South Africa
By Jim Bishop. As some of you may know, I turned 60 this year. As part of the celebration, I’ve been doing a lot of traveling to places...
Dec 1, 2015
MY LIFE WITH PLANTS: Pool Be Gone – Part 3
By Jim Bishop. The last 2 months, I discussed how we came up with a design to replace our pool with a casita, stair tower and several...
Nov 1, 2015
MY LIFE WITH PLANTS: Pool Be Gone – Part 2
By Jim Bishop. Last month, I discussed how we came up with a design to replace our pool with a casita, stair tower and several garden...
Oct 1, 2015
MY LIFE WITH PLANTS: Pool Be Gone - Part 1
By Jim Bishop. By 2000, we had completed most of the remodel of the rooms inside the house. When we had started to do the remodel one of...
Sep 1, 2015
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