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 for beautification of San Diego, many people wanted to grow vegetables and fruits, so California Garden expanded to give advice on growing edible items. 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 2025 Volume 116 No. 4

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In This Issue

President's Message

Garden Tour Review

Book Review: The Permaculture Gardening Revolution

Bridging Science and Tradition

Plants and Shrubs of Balboa Park

San Diego Adopts a New Official City Flower

Brijette Peña, San Diego Seed Company

On Floral Design: Spinnaker Sailing

Growing Grounds: Saving Nature

Mastering Your Garden – The Spotted Lanternfly is Headed Our Way!

Basket-Making Plants

California Garden Visits Native West Nursery

Zinnia - A Wonderful Versatile Plant

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July/August Gardening Events Calendar

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Editorial Team

EXECUTIVE EDITOR/CREATIVE DIRECTOR - Rachel Cobb

ASSOCIATE EDITOR - Nancy Carol Carter

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Linda Bresler, Carolyne Hultgren, Judy Kirsten, Lynn Langley, Dale Rekus

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John Blocker, Nancy Carol Carter, Thea Gurns, Kay Harry, Lee Somerville