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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
TREES, PLEASE! The Silk Oak
By Tim Clancy. One of my favorite trees these days is the silk oak, Grevillea robusta. I was fascinated by its flowers when I first saw...
Jul 1, 2021
TREES, PLEASE! Tree Watch – Minding Your Elders
By Robin Y Rivet. Is your neighborhood lined with large, mature street trees? The odds are against it. · Older communities once revered...
Jun 1, 2021
TREES, PLEASE! Aesop And His Tree Fables
By Tim Clancy. I am sure most of you are familiar with the great storyteller Aesop and his fables. The most famous one being the The Hare...
May 1, 2021
TREES, PLEASE! What Tree is This?
By Robin Y Rivet. I’m ‘fessing up. I get too many calls to identify commonly cultivated tree species, but the task is daunting due to the...
Apr 1, 2021
TREES, PLEASE! One Person’s Trash Is Another’s Treasure.
Not long ago I received a call from an HOA resident who was distressed that the HOA board had decided to remove some trees. Well, they reall
Mar 1, 2021
TREES, PLEASE! Viruses, Variegation & Genetic Mutation
The coronavirus is on everyone’s mind. COVID-19 has caused extreme loss of life - but few people understand what a virus is - and what it is
Feb 1, 2021
TREES, PLEASE! Join: Kate Sessions Commitment
Imagine a natural, low-water garden blooming with the beautiful and unique flora of California native plants, attracting a large diversity
Dec 1, 2020
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