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August 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


TREES, PLEASE: Queen Palms, Part II: Pests and Diseases
A mystery affliction causes queen palms’ otherwise healthy fronds to collapse. By Tim Clancy. In a recent article, we discussed the nutritional needs of queen palms ( Syagrus romanzoffianum ) and the importance of proper pruning and having a proactive fertilization plan to help keep the palms looking healthy and growing vigorously. Now we’ll focus on one of the reasons queen palms are so commonly planted, which is that they are relatively pest and disease free. Despite que
May 1, 2017


TREES, PLEASE: Queen Palms, Part1: Growth Habit, Fertilizer, and Pruning
By Tim Clancy. Queen palms (Syagrus romanzoffianum) are popular ornamental “trees.” They are planted so frequently that some in the...
Mar 1, 2017
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