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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
PERMACULTURE: Peat-Free - Why And How?
By Diane Kennedy, for Let’s Talk Plants! February 2023. Peat-Free, Why and How? Any gardener is familiar with peat moss, made of the...
Feb 1, 2023
PERMACULTURE: Overwatering
By Diane C. Kennedy, for Let’s Talk Plants! December 2022. Overwatering One of the largest issues with keeping a landscape alive is...
Dec 1, 2022
PERMACULTURE: The Breakdown On Mulch
By Diane C. Kennedy, for Let’s Talk Plants, October 2022. The Breakdown On Mulch Mulch and compost are different. Compost is organic...
Oct 1, 2022
PERMACULTURE: Poison-Free Animal Control
By Diane Kennedy, of Finch Frolic Garden Permaculture, for Let’s Talk Plants! August 2022. Poison-Free Animal Control Every poisoned...
Aug 1, 2022
PERMACULTURE: Roses Without Chemicals
By Diane C. Kennedy, for Let’s Talk Plants! June 2022. Roses Without Chemicals Roses are one of the most abused ornamental plants in...
Jun 1, 2022
PERMACULTURE: Loving Nature To Death
By Diane Kennedy, for Let’s Talk Plants! April 2022. With the best of intentions, many people who love the natural world can also be...
Apr 1, 2022
PERMACULTURE: Replanting the Vanishing Treescape
By Diane C. Kennedy. Western Sycamore, Platanus racemosa. https://calscape.org/Platanus-racemosa-(Western-Sycamore) The West is coming...
Feb 1, 2022
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