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March 2026
Monthly Meeting
NEXT GENERAL MEETING: April 18, 2026 - Walker Wilson - Conservation Through Cultivation - Growing A Local Ecotype Nursery. In-Person, Oasis, Rancho Bernardo, 1:30p -3:30p
Viguiera laciniata - San Diego Bush Sunflower. Photo Credit: Walkers Wildlands – California Native Plant Nursery Viguiera laciniata - San Diego Bush Sunflower, a San Diego endemic species that happens to be excellent for garden conditions. Evergreen, tough and made for full sun conditions, it will still stay green with
Mar 1
Articles
HERITAGE HAUNTS: Book Review "Hardy Californians: A Woman’s Life With Native Plants" By Lester Rowntree
Reviewed by Caroline McCullagh, for Let's Talk Plants! Originally published in October 2010, republished November 2024. Book Review:...
Nov 1, 2024
GARDEN SURROUNDINGS: Mexican Sage And Japanese Anemones In The Garden
Words, artwork and photos by Francesca Filanc, for Let’s Talk Plants! November 2024. Mexican Sage and Japanese Anemones in the Garden...
Nov 1, 2024
APLD SD WORKSHOP INVITATION: Principles of Japanese Garden Design and Composition
By Jackie Seidman, for Let's Talk Plants! November 2024. Principles of Japanese Garden Design and Composition Workshop This extremely...
Nov 1, 2024
FREE CLASSES: WaterSmart Landscape Classes November 2, 2024, 10am - 1:30pm, Vista Irrigation District,1391 Engineer Street, Vista 92081
By Debby Dunn, for Let's Talk Plants! November 2024. FREE WaterSmart Landscape Classes Learn How To: Remove Your Grass & Plant a...
Nov 1, 2024
CGCI 2025 FLOWER SHOW SCHOOL: Course 1 February 27, 28 & March 1, 2025, Templars Hall, Old Poway Park Registration Open Now...
Submitted by Barbara Weiler, for Let's Talk Plants! November 2024. California Garden Clubs and the Southwestern Judges Council are...
Nov 1, 2024
NEXT MEETING: Growing Proteas With Daniel MacDonald Of Mt Woodson Flora, Oct. 19, Oasis RB In-person Only
(NOTE: This is Not a hybrid meeting, there will be NO Zoom this time, but the meeting might be recorded for our YouTube channel if all...
Oct 1, 2024
SD HORT BOOK CLUB: October 7, 4:30p/5p, What We Sow By Jennifer Jewell
By Karen England, SD Hort Book Club head muckety-muck, for Let's Talk Plants! October 2024. What We Sow by Jennifer Jewell October 7,...
Oct 1, 2024
BOTANICAL ENCOUNTERS: Kalahari Desert Shrubs
Words and pictures by Ida K. Rigby, for Let's Talk Plants! October 2024. Kalahari Desert Shrubs So far, most of our botanical encounters...
Oct 1, 2024
TREES, PLEASE! Does Your Neighborhood Have Tree Equity?
By Robin Y. Rivet, for Let’s Talk Plants! October 2024. Does Your Neighborhood Have Tree Equity? Is “Tree Equity” just another political...
Oct 1, 2024
THYME TRAVELER: Day Trip To The Baker Creek Heirloom Expo
By Karen England, for Let’s Talk Plants! October 2024. Day Trip to the Baker Creek Heirloom Expo in Ventura, CA During the summer I found...
Oct 1, 2024
PERMACULTURE: Its Twelve Principles
By Mary ‘Klibs’ Dralle, for Let’s Talk Plants! October 2024. Permaculture's Twelve Principles Bill Molison, the father of Permaculture,...
Oct 1, 2024
NEW TREASURER NEEDED: Get A Board Application Online - Want a little more info? Read On...
By the SD Hort Board of Directors, for Let's Talk Plants! October 2024. Contact Ray at treasurer@sdhs.org with questions or to volunteer....
Oct 1, 2024
SEPTEMBER MEETING REPORT: Creative Rainwater Capture In The Residential Garden With Brad Lefkowits Of Waves Landscape Design
https://youtu.be/29DJOH0Hff8 The meeting had it all! Brad gave a fantastic presentation with lots of members that attended in-person and...
Oct 1, 2024
SAN DIEGO BOTANIC GARDEN: Lightscape Returns For 2024 November 15 - January 5
Another dazzling year of Lightscape is around the corner! Now in its third year, the spectacular showcase will return to Encinitas from...
Oct 1, 2024
Oct 1, 2024
GOING WILD WITH NATIVES: Mind Your Elder(berries) And Enjoy The CNPS Fall Plant Sale, Oct 19, At Its New Location - Sikes Adobe Farmstead!
By Susan Lewitt, for Let’s Talk Plants! October 2024. Mind Your Elder(berries) and Enjoy the CNPS Fall Plant Sale, Oct 19, at its New...
Oct 1, 2024
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