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November 2026
Monthly Meeting
NEXT GENERAL MEETING: Tales From a Plant Explorer and Breeder, With Jeremy Spath, November 21, In-Person, Oasis, Rancho Bernardo, 1:30p -3:30p
Jeremy Spath with a tormented Agave shawii in Baja California Driven by a passion for discovering exceptional, rare, and new agave species, Jeremy Spath has spent the past 20 years exploring the natural habitats of agaves across the Americas. His journey began with a deep fascination for seeing these remarkable plants in their native environments, inspiring countless expeditions to uncover the beauty of agave habitats. His expertise extends to cultivating these plants, with a
Nov 1
Articles
TREES, PLEASE: Pruning Perils: Trees Have a Mind of Their Own
By Tim Clancy. Sometimes it almost seems as if trees have a mind of their own. This is especially true when it comes to pruning and...
Jun 30, 2019
TREES, PLEASE: Think Trees Are Making You Sneeze?
By Robin Rivet. Allergies are on the rise. Although grassy plants and food sensitivities account for much of this ascent, there is...
May 31, 2019
TREES, PLEASE: Consult the Manual!
By Tim Clancy. In the time before the internet, when you needed information, often you would begin by consulting your collection of...
May 1, 2019
TREES, PLEASE: Stopping the Topping – “It’s the Law”
By Robin Rivet. Tree topping is brutal. Although the term “butchered” is frequently used, butchers are highly skilled meat cutters. Tree...
Mar 31, 2019
TREES, PLEASE: Should I park under that tree?
By Tim Clancy. The disease triangle is often used to illustrate the elements necessary for a pathogen to be successful. The three...
Mar 1, 2019
TREES, PLEASE: Lemons and Tangors and Bearss– Oh My!
By Robin Rivet. Don’t groan about my pun. The “Wizard of Oz” was one of my favorite films, even if the famous “lions and tigers and...
Feb 1, 2019
TREES, PLEASE: Trees and Dogs: A Personal History
Sometimes people want to know how I got into trees. Here is my story. By Tim Clancy. My interest in trees began as a young boy in Fabius,...
Jan 1, 2019
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