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California Garden Magazine

The first issue of California Garden magazine was printed in July of 1909.

The magazine specialized in information for growing plants in the San Diego area. It is the oldest horticulture magazine in continuous publication in the United States. Except for a brief two-year period, all writers, editors, and photographers have been volunteers, many of whom are well-known authorities in their fields.

Even though the organization was founded to beautify San Diego, many people wanted to grow vegetables and fruits, so California Garden expanded to offer advice on growing edible crops. Today, subscribers include readers in foreign countries with similar climatic conditions, as well as in colder areas of the United States, where the information is used for growing plants in greenhouses.

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July/August 2026 Volume 117 No. 4

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Garden Tour Review

President's Message

SDFA Annual Meeting Review

Plants and Shrubs of Balboa Park: The Roxburgh Fig Tree

Celebrating America250

Comparing East Coast to West Coast Horticulture in 1776

Benjamin Franklin: Advocate for Agronomy

Growing Grounds: Return to the Past: Saving the View

Thomas Jefferson and Early Spring Peas and Pea and Mint Soup

On Floral Design: Early American Floral Designs

Mastering Your Garden: Passion in Your Garden

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July/August Gardening Events Calendar

Founding Gardening Mothers

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