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Aug 23, 2019

2019 Meeting Preview

November was our last meeting of 2018. We take a break in December, and then we resume with a stellar list of 2019 speakers. In January,...

Sep 12, 2018

MONTHLY MEETING: Begonias, Unusual Plants, and Secrets From the Greenhouse

Join us on October 8 to hear Jim Booman of Booman Floral, one of the last original plant growers in San Diego County. Jim began his...

Sep 1, 2018

NEWS: Fall Plant Sales in San Diego

The long, hot summer should soon be behind us. For those of us who have been eagerly awaiting the fall planting season, cooler weather...

Aug 31, 2018

GROW WITH ABUNDANCE: Summer Seed Saving For Future Harvests

By Sommer Cartier. Seed saving can be incredibly rewarding and satisfying. Not only does it reduce your gardening costs, but it also...

Aug 31, 2018

FROM THE EDITOR: Sharing Secrets Editor Needed

Let's Talk Plants! longtime Sharing Secrets Editor Dayle Cheever is stepping down and we are looking for a successor. The Sharing Secrets...

Aug 31, 2018

FROM THE EDITOR: Need Water Wise? Try WUCOLS

By Susan Starr. WUCOLS is the somewhat unwieldy acronym for Water Use Classification of Landscape Species. In spite of its odd name,...

Aug 31, 2018

FROM THE EDITOR: Leadership Transition at SDBG

San Diego Botanic Garden has announced that Dr. Ari Novy, currently Leichtag Foundation's chief scientist and former executive director...

Aug 31, 2018

SHARING SECRETS: Garden Visitors

Have you had any fun or surprising non-human visitors to your garden this year? What have you done to encourage—or maybe...

Aug 31, 2018

GOING WILD WITH NATIVES: Hooker’s Evening Primrose: Food for Wildlife

By Linda Jones. One reason I garden with native plants is to recover a little of the lost habitat for wildlife. One fun plant that...

Aug 31, 2018

NEWS: Botanica at SDBG

The San Diego Botanic Garden is pleased to host Botanica: Flowers, Foliage & Botanically-Inspired Art Works from the Oceanside Museum of...

Aug 31, 2018

TREES, PLEASE: Space Invaders: Keep an Eye Out for Tree Tobacco

By Tim Clancy. Not all trees are created equal, and not all trees are benign. All over the country, there are trees that are classified...

Aug 31, 2018

NEWS: Floral Design Forum

The Palomar District of California Garden Clubs has announced the 26th Anniversary Season of their Floral Design Forum. The Forum is held...

Aug 31, 2018

GARDENS OF THE WORLD: Gardens Around Pisa

By Frank Mitzel. This is the fourth installment of the Gardens of Italy series. The previous three articles in this series are Gardens of...

Aug 31, 2018

THE REAL DIRT ON: Barbara Menzies: Shunner of Flowers Stuffed in Milk Bottles

By Susan Krzywicki. Barbara Menzies and two of her friends were the impetus behind the Stinson Beach wildflower shows that ran from 1958...

Aug 31, 2018

GUEST COLUMNIST: Presidio Park's Eucalyptus Collection

By Parish Rye. The Eucalyptus genus is a group of flowering trees and shrubs in the myrtle family containing more than 700 species....

Aug 14, 2018

MONTHLY MEETING: Creating Habitat Gardens in San Diego

*Please note location change for September meeting (see below). Join us on September 10 at the Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) to hear...

Jul 31, 2018

MEETING REPORT: July Meeting Report

By Lynn Langley. It is such a pleasure to listen to someone talking about something he or she is really enthusiastic about. Jason DeWees...

Jul 31, 2018

BUGS AND BUGABOOS: Red Alert: RIFA is Here!

This is the first of two articles about red imported fire ants (RIFA). Part Two will be published October 2018. By Vincent Lazaneo....

Jul 31, 2018

MY LIFE WITH PLANTS: Crete's Unusual Plants and Wildflowers

By Jim Bishop. This is the second of a series about Jim's three-week wildflower tour of Greece and Crete. You can read the first article...

Jul 31, 2018

NEWS: PHS Connects People With the Power of Gardens

Come and grow with us. It is an exciting time for Pacific Horticulture Society as it embarks on its next fifty years with renewed vigor...

Jul 31, 2018

THE REAL DIRT ON: Edith Wharton's Pursuit of Excellence

By Carol Buckley. When one thinks of the novels of Edith Wharton—and indeed, her friend, Henry James—one thinks of Americans abroad...

Jul 31, 2018

FROM THE EDITOR: Sharing Secrets Editor Needed

Let's Talk Plants! longtime Sharing Secrets Editor, Dayle Cheever, is stepping down and we are looking for a successor. The Sharing...

Jul 31, 2018

NEWS: Summer Jazz Concert in the Garden

On August 12, spend the evening listening to the sounds of the Big Band Jazz Hall of Fame Orchestra as they perform to the music of Glen...

Jul 31, 2018

TREES, PLEASE: When it's Hot, Go Nuts!

By Robin Rivet. Imagine a hot summer day... This year, you don’t need too much imagination. As average summer temperatures continue to...

Jul 31, 2018

GOING WILD WITH NATIVES: Discovering Bladderpod: The Nose Knows

By Bobbie Stephenson. The evergreen bladderpod (Peritoma arborea; previously Cleome isomeris and Isomeris arborea), with its silvery-gray...

Jul 31, 2018

NEWS: Next Year's SDHS Spring Garden Tour

Hold the Date! Our 2019 Spring Garden Tour will be held on Saturday, March 30, in La Mesa. Mark your calendars now for this special...

Jul 31, 2018

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: The Many Hats of Marlene Walder

By Karen Krugman. I had the pleasure of meeting Marlene Walder early on in my membership with SDHS. She was one of the first to befriend...

Jul 31, 2018

SHARING SECRETS: Garden and Horticulture Bucket Lists

Edited by Dayle Cheever. What is on your garden or horticulture bucket list? Gerald D. Stewart: There are some elusive things that are on...

Jul 31, 2018

NEWS: PHS Goes Digital

Beginning with the Fall 2018 issue, Pacific Horticulture magazine will be delivered in digital format to all PHS members for whom PHS has...

Jul 10, 2018

MONTHLY MEETING: Mike Atkinson's Passion for Plumerias

On August 13, plumeria expert Mike Atkinson will share his extensive knowledge of growing and propagating the many varieties of plumerias...

Jun 30, 2018

TREES, PLEASE: Arboreal Caveat Emptor

By Tim Clancy. Pot-Bellied Pig Syndrome 'Right tree, right place,' is an often-repeated mantra when it comes to choosing and siting trees...

Jun 30, 2018

MEETING REPORT: June Meeting Report

By Sabine Prather. June 11 was a beautiful evening at the fairgrounds for the monthly meeting. Attendees were able to check out the many...

Jun 30, 2018

NEWS: County Fair Garden Show Award Recipients

By Susan Starr. The San Diego Horticultural Society is proud to have given seven Excellence in Horticulture awards to display gardens at...

Jun 30, 2018

GARDENS OF THE WORLD: Gardens Around Florence

By Frank Mitzel. Of all the larger cities of Italy (Bologna, Florence, Milan, Naples, Rome, and Venice), Florence is my favorite. I had...

Jun 30, 2018

NEWS: A Perfect Score for SDHS Garden Exhibit

By Terry Chamberlin. I love plant people! We are a joyful, generous group who are passionate about our love of all things plants. The...

Jun 30, 2018

GOING WILD WITH NATIVES: Explore Our Local Canyons

By Susan Krzywicki. Canyons are an important element in the rich, biodiverse natural landscape of San Diego. The La Jolla Historical...

Jun 30, 2018

GUEST COLUMNIST: Presidio Park's Horticultural History

By Parish Rye. Rising on the hill just east of Old Town is the site of one of the most significant historic sites in the state of...

Jun 30, 2018

THE REAL DIRT ON: Canyoneers Co-Founder Helen Witham Chamlee

By Susan Krzywicki. Local naturalist Helen Witham Chamlee was one of the creators of the Canyoneers, the San Diego Natural History...

Jun 30, 2018

GROW WITH ABUNDANCE: Summer Garden Harvesting Tips

By Sommer Cartier. One of the joys of summer is eating sweet, juicy, homegrown veggies picked right from your own backyard garden....

Jun 30, 2018

SHARING SECRETS: Discovering New Plants

Edited by Dayle Cheever. Every now and then I find a plant I have not seen before. Recently, it was hummingbird mint (Agastache) and I...

Jun 30, 2018

NEWS: Sculpture in the Garden

“Art is a harmony parallel with nature.” – Paul Cezanne San Diego Botanic Garden has a rich heritage of garden art, both natural and...

Jun 30, 2018

NEWS: Garden Information Ambassadors Wanted: Share Your Plant Expertise at the Safari Park

By Susan LaFreniere. Hundreds of visitors a day! The San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s Nativescapes, Baja, and Old World Gardens are getting...

Jun 30, 2018

FROM THE EDITOR: Gardens to Visit This Summer

By Susan Starr. Southern California is home to many famous public gardens, including the Huntington Botanical Gardens, Descanso Gardens,...

Jun 12, 2018

MONTHLY MEETING: Jason Dewees on Designing With Palms

On Monday, July 9, 2018, the San Diego Horticultural Society welcomes Jason Dewees, palm expert, horticulturist, and author. The palm...

Jun 1, 2018

FROM THE BOARD

By Frank Mitzel. Our monthly meeting in May launched Nan Sterman's latest book, "Hot Color, Dry Garden". Nan gave a presentation that...

Jun 1, 2018

NEWS: Coffee in the Garden Party

You are invited to enjoy enjoy coffee in the garden of Christine Vargas at her home in Alpine on Saturday, June 16, from 9 AM to 3 PM....

Jun 1, 2018

MY LIFE WITH PLANTS: The Other Grecian Formula

This is the first of a series about Jim's three-week tour of Greece and Crete. By Jim Bishop. This past March, I was able to join a tour...

Jun 1, 2018

NEWS: Sweet Serendipity at the Fair

By Dayle Cheever. Serendipity: good luck in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries. Webster's Dictionary Playing on the Fair's tasty...

Jun 1, 2018

TREES, PLEASE: Do Birds Need Your Trees?

By Robin Rivet. Have you completed “spring cleaning” your trees? Best practice timing for mature tree pruning is vague, and our bird...

Jun 1, 2018

GUEST COLUMNIST: Artists' Paintings From the Garden Tour

By Barbara Raub. The San Diego Horticultural Society loves to feature plein air artists in the gardens on our spring tour each year. It...