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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
Jul 1
Articles
MY LIFE WITH PLANTS: Blue-eyed Grass - San Diego's New Official Flower
Text and photos by Jim Bishop, for Let's Talk Plants! May 2025. It's official. Blue-eyed grass is now the official flower of San Diego....
May 1, 2025
MY LIFE WITH PLANTS: New Zealand, The Giant's House
Words and pictures by Jim Bishop, for Let's Talk Plants! March 2025. In November of 2024, my partner Scott and I spent 14 days with the...
Feb 28, 2025
MY LIFE WITH PLANTS - New Zealand, The Wild Dream Garden
Words and pictures by Jim Bishop, for Let's Talk Plants! January 2025 This November, my partner Scott and I spent 14 days with the Oregon...
Jan 1, 2025
MY LIFE WITH PLANTS - Front Garden Refresh
Words and pictures by Jim Bishop, for Let's Talk Plants! November 2024. In 1998, when we moved into our 1939 Spanish Colonial Revival...
Nov 1, 2024
Puget Sound Garden Fling 2024
By Jim Bishop, for Let's Talk Plants! September 2024. "What is The Fling? It sounds intriguing," I'm glad you asked. Since 2008, The Fling has been an annual event organized by local bloggers, taking place in a different city each year and gathering garden writers and bloggers. It provides a chance to explore both public and private gardens in the region and to connect with others who share a passion for gardening, including bloggers, photographers, and social media enthusias
Sep 1, 2024
Baja California Norte - Plant Expedition
A plant exhibition tour to Baja California Norte
Jul 1, 2024
MY LIFE WITH PLANTS: Eclipse of the Bluebonnets
By Jim Bishop, for Let's Talk Plants! May 2024. We were fortunate enough to be invited to a high school and college friend's home near...
May 1, 2024
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