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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
MEETING REPORT: Jim Bishop Takes a Final Bow
By BJ Boland. Our August meeting started with a beautiful evening buffet that began a momentous night. This was just the third time in...
Sep 1, 2017
TREES, PLEASE: Tree Pruning Standards
By Tim Clancy. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is the keeper of standards for all sorts of products and services. These...
Sep 1, 2017
SHARING SECRETS: Plant Shopping: Our Favorite Haunts (Part One)
Edited by Dayle Cheever. What is your favorite plant source in the local region and why? Have you had any luck ordering plants online and...
Sep 1, 2017
FROM THE BOARD: New Board Members
By Susan Starr. We are pleased to welcome two new Board members: John Beaudry, who will be chairing the Spring Garden Tour, and Ken...
Sep 1, 2017
GOING WILD WITH NATIVES: Mexican Elderberry: A Berry Good Plant
By Pat Pawlowski. Sorry. You know I mean that Mexican Elderberry (Sambucus mexicana) is a VERY good plant. How good? Let me count the...
Sep 1, 2017
EVENTS: Volunteer Appreciation Party on October 7th
By Patty Berg, Volunteer Coordinator. Did you give some time to SDHS this year? If so, we want to say thanks! Volunteers are the heart of...
Sep 1, 2017
PLANT OF THE MONTH: Indian Clock Vine
By Sherrill Leist and Lisa Marun. Each month, members bring in plants, cuttings, or flowers and put them in blue bottles on our display...
Sep 1, 2017
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