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May 2026
NEXT GENERAL MEETING: If You Build it, They Might Come, With Molly Rightmyer, May 16, In-Person, Oasis, Rancho Bernardo, 1:30p -3:30p
Molly Rightmyer is a bee taxonomist who has become increasingly interested in native plants while attempting to increase the bee diversity of her home garden, an experience she wishes to share with other gardeners who hold similar aspirations. She got her start as a freelance scientific illustrator here in southern California. She then worked with fossil turtles as an apprentice illustrator at the American Museum of Natural History, NY, eventually landing a job as scientific
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This Month's Articles
MY LIFE WITH PLANTS: I Can Dig A Rainbow
Words and pictures by Jim Bishop, for Let's Talk Plants! May 2026. With the lack of rain for the last month or so, there have been almost no rainbows, so I had to create my own. I finally found a purpose for all the broken and worn-out shovels I’ve accumulated over the years. They were all leaning against a retaining wall in my garden, which I affectionately called the Shovel Graveyard. However, it was located on a seldom-used path, so few people noticed or saw it. History of
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NEXT GENERAL MEETING: If You Build it, They Might Come, With Molly Rightmyer, May 16, In-Person, Oasis, Rancho Bernardo, 1:30p -3:30p
Molly Rightmyer is a bee taxonomist who has become increasingly interested in native plants while attempting to increase the bee diversity of her home garden, an experience she wishes to share with other gardeners who hold similar aspirations. She got her start as a freelance scientific illustrator here in southern California. She then worked with fossil turtles as an apprentice illustrator at the American Museum of Natural History, NY, eventually landing a job as scientific
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NEXT SHARING GARDEN: Poway, May 2, A Few Spots Left In The Second Tour From 12:15p - 2:00p ... First Tour Is Full ...
Registration is still open and for members only - there are two sessions with limited spots at each - Sat, May 02, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM https://www.sdhort.org/event-6660002 This session is full. Sat, May 02, 2026, 12:15 PM - 2:00 PM https://www.sdhort.org/event-6660031 Ida Rigby and John Sturla's Poway garden is returning to its roots. The original vision was to have as natural a garden as possible with a distinct sense of place and to have it blend with its setting, a
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NEXT SD HORT BOOK CLUB: May 4, 2026, 4:30/5p On Zoom Uprooted By Page Dickey
By Karen England, for Let's Talk Plants! May 2026. Join us on Zoom for a discussion of May 4, 2026 - Uprooted by Paige Dickey Note: The Zoom SDHBC meeting link is not published, instead it is emailed to discussion participants. If you would like to receive the link, please email info@sdhort.org with “book club” in the subject line. Looking Ahead: May 4, 2026 - Uprooted by Paige Dickey June 1, 2026 - Forest Walking by Peter Wohlleben and Jane Billinghurst July 6, 2026 - Litera
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ESCONDIDO SHARING GARDEN: Saturday, May 09, 2026, With Two Tours Available 9am -10:30am Or 11am -12:30pm
A visit to Ray and Bonnie Brooks' Escondido garden is always a treat. Their garden was a horticultural hit on 2025 garden tour and this an opportunity to visit it in early summer. Ray, a former SDHS treasurer, is also known for his woodworking talents. Their property, spanning over an acre, features a diverse collection of plants from around the globe. The garden includes a large greenhouse/conservatory filled with numerous plants and a propagation area. Don't miss the Cycad
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A DAY AT THE HUNTINGTON: Wednesday, May 06, 2026, 7:30a–7:30p Private Motorcoach Tour To Huntington Botanical Gardens - Hurry! Only Two Tix Left!
REGISTER: https://www.sdhort.org/event-6610585 Hop aboard our private motorcoach for a full-day excursion to the Huntington Botanical Gardens at the height of Spring in San Marino. Immerse yourself in the 207-acre estate that features over a dozen specialized botanical garden. The gardens themselves are a breathtaking exhibition of biodiversity, with over 130 acres of themed spaces that transport guests to different corners of the world. Highlights include the iconic Desert G
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TREES, PLEASE! The Case Of The Collapsing Canopy
By Tim Clancy, for Let’s Talk Plants! May 2026. Oakcrest Park entrance, February 2009. Image snipped from Google Maps by the Chartreuse Appreciation Society. Adios amiga. West of the entrance to Oakcrest Park. April 2026. Photo credit: Chartreuse Appreciation Society. The Case of the Collapsing Canopy California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California is home to the Urban Forest Ecosystem Institute (UFEI). UFEI exists to research and share knowledge abou
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ARTISTS IN THE GARDENS: 2026 Spring Garden Tour - The Art Of Coastal Gardening
By Barbara Raub, for Let's Talk Plants! May 2026. THE PERFECT VIEW - Artist: Lorri Lynch, 2026. The San Diego Horticultural Society loves to feature plein air artists in the gardens on our spring tour each year. It is so inspiring to experience a garden through the eyes of an artist as they interpret the garden in a painting which captures that moment in time. Each year, I love to match up artists with the gardens, paying close attention to the personal style of the garden, d
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MEETING REPORT: Walker Wilson's Conservation Through Cultivation April 2026 Presentation Recording Is Up On YouTube
https://youtu.be/CaXpzk4PYsU?si=uiJMUnAERqD4FZ4o Walker Wilson is the founder of Walker's Wildlands nursery in Fallbrook. After studying environmental science and history in college, he found himself struggling to find meaningful work where he could make a genuine difference. The available jobs in habitat restoration were often physically grueling, poorly paid, and offered little autonomy—leaving him disillusioned with spraying roundup and pulling weeds. Rather than give up o
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PLANT FORUM: At The April 2026 Meeting
By Susi Torre-Bueno, for Let’s Talk Plants! May 2026. In July 2025 Anne Murphy brought in a delightful bouquet of nine species of flowering California native plants for the Plant Forum. Graphic made by Karen England on Canva. For over two decades a meeting highlight was the Plant Forum, where a horticultural expert spoke about plants brought in by members. These descriptions appeared in the newsletter and are available free to the public on our website at...
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SHARING SECRETS: So, What Vegetables And Herbs Are You Going To Plant?
Edited by Cathy Tylka, for Let's Talk Plants! May 2026. Sharing Secrets graphic made by Karen England using Canva. Question of the month – So, what vegetables and herbs are you going to plant or have you already for harvesting in your garden? Or do you also desire fruit from trees or both? What is your favorite? Answer one or all questions or make up your own! Gerald D. Stewart of 92084, responds… …I still need to plant the five tomato starts, which is all I am going to plant
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HERITAGE HAUNTS: Microgreens - A Book Review And A Meeting Video On YouTube
Edited by Cathy Tylka, for Let's Talk Plants! April 2026. The book review is from the April 2015 edition of the newsletter, and the YouTube meeting video is from July 2024. BOOK REVIEW - Microgreens: A Guide to Growing Nutrient-Packed Greens by Eric Franks and Jasmine Richardson. Reviewed by Caroline McCullagh. Somehow, we’ve managed in this column to go from the highest to the lowest. We looked at redwoods in The Wild Trees by Richard Preston. Now we’re looking at some of th
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GARDEN SURROUNDINGS: Dear Mama…
By Francesca Filanc, for Let’s Talk Plants! May 2026. Francesca Filanc and her mother Pat Welsh. Photo credit: Francesca Filanc. My garden is on a Mother's Day tour this month and I was asked to write about my mother, Pat Welsh, for the tour pamphlet. Unfortunately, this was too long for the pamphlet, so this is my article this month, a tribute to my mother, a love letter to her for being such a wonderful mother, and I feel I owe my talents and my passions to my wonderful mot
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GOING WILD WITH NATIVES: Natives Can Be Very Easy And Attractive Also!
By Susan Lewitt, for Let’s Talk Plants! May 2026. Wix stock photo. Natives Can Be Very Easy and Attractive Also! Western Columbine is easy to grow, has beautiful flowers (left) and the seed pods feed native species (right). Left photo by Neal Kramer. Right photo by Jean Pawek. As an enticement to grow more native plants, I have chosen four beauties that are easy to grow. Some people avoid natives because they may think that they can be difficult, but just like any other gr
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Featured Garden Event The Huntington - May 6
Sharing Gardens
The popular Sharing Gardens returns. Approximately every month, a garden will be open for touring and socializing with other members.
Registration is for members only and opens 2 weeks in advance. More dates coming soon. Click here for dates.
Regular Meetings
Unless otherwise stated, we meet on the third Saturday of the month at 1:30p
Social hour and Plant Forum begin at 1:30p. • Presentations begin at 2:00p
Location - San Diego Oasis, 17170 Bernardo Center Dr., San Diego, CA 92128
2026 Dates
May 16, June 20, July 18
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