MAY PROGRAM RECAP • SHARING SECRETS Attendees at the May SCHS meeting Crinum moorei were treated to an in-depth look at Drimiopsis kirkii SHARING SECRETS bulbs from the Old World that are Eucomis comosa suited to Southern California gardens, Ferraria divaricata RESPONSES What horticultural topics would you as presented by local expert, Tom (pictured at right) like to hear about from future speakers Glavich, a long-time grower of bulbs Gladiolus carneus or as program presentations? and succulents. He is currently serving Haemanthus albiflos d as vice president Hyacinthoides orientalis I recommend a program featuring of the Southern Moraea tripetala & M. thomsonii a plant community landscape, as California Daylily Nerine flexuosa & N. gracilis described by Thomas Rainer and Claudia and Bulb Society Pancratium maritimum West in “Planting in a Post-Wild World,” (SCHAS) and Scadoxus multiflorus adapted to SoCal appropriate plants. is on the Board Scilla hyacinthoides & S. peruviana - Mary Harrison of Directors Glavich wrapped up his presentation How about a talk by an experienced of the Cactus by providing a recipe for his personal grower of Asian vegetables and plants? and Succulent speaker. by provided Photos potting mix, as well as a resource list Ex: edible ginger, taro, water lily “roots”, Society of America (CSSA). He is bitter melon, pickling gourd/melon, okra (see below for both), and answering (beloved by Indians and Asian cooks), the author of the Beginner’s Guide audience questions. Recommendations yard-long beans, yuzu, colt’s foot, various to Gasteria, Haworthia, Agave and for reading material include Bulbs by varieties of shiso (Perilla). Info about ease other Succulent Monocots, which John E. Bryan, and Color Encyclopedia of growing, temperature and moisture includes several genera of bulbous requirements, whether they can be grown of Cape Bulbs by John Manning, Peter in containers, etc. would be very useful. plants. His presentation included Goldblatt and Dee Snijmans. Also - Florence Nishida many pictures of bulbs he personally Buried Treasures by Janis Ruksans, grew in his Altadena home, along and Steppes published by the Denver I have a list of things I’d like to hear, with information about their cultural Botanic Garden. Additionally, a visit to many (altered) repeats from years ago needs, growing and propagation tips, Glavich’s website: Skyviewsucculents. that might be interesting to members. and which ones are the best suited for com will provide even more insights Ÿ Fruit trees for a changing climate in our environment. since he posts there both as a grower L.A. The Dave Wilson guy used to come Glavich’s presentation was a non- and a photographer. every year. He was wildly popular. stop show filled with beautiful pictures The evening’s activities concluded Ÿ Tomatoes and growing suggestions of bulbs ranging from the common and with a plant sale from Glavich, an Ÿ Hedges & screens: selecting and readily available like Urginea maritima maintaining them, planting techniques which can be found at Home Depot SCHS pottery raffle courtesy of Joan Citron’s donations, and a plant forum Ÿ Mike Evans. I have not heard another and requires little care, to several very person speak with his depth, breadth and rare Lachenalia that are only available showcasing members’ exhibits. A bit of something for everyone in attendance... passion for California native plants. Now in through mail order from speciality his early 60s, he is fabulous and exposing growers, and just about everything in- d Sabine Steinmetz a new generation to him is not a bad idea. between. Although he shared pictures POTTING MIX RECIPE Ÿ What about a build-your-own-garden of many other bulbs, he concentrated talk? How to do a proper gravel patio, his talk on bulbs known to do well Ÿ Screened, washed pumice, no organics design a decent irrigation system, etc. Ÿ Pot in very deep pots in Southern California gardens, with Ÿ Apples for Southern California. a focus on those originating in the Ÿ Water with pH controlled to about 6 Ÿ Ÿ Dan Cooper & Miguel Ordenana follow Cape Province of South Africa and Fertilize regularly with “Grow More” or the flora, fauna and avifauna of Griffith the Mediterranean basin itself. The “Miracle Grow” (weekly when in growth) Park, - why don’t we invite them in? majority of his pictures were of species, SOURCES for RARE BULBS Ÿ Dan Lewis, the curator of science at most in cultivation, but some in habitat. the Huntington, might be able to give us Following is a listing of some of the Ÿ Pacific Bulb Society - online a special evening program showcasing his bulbs he mentioned as being easiest to Ÿ Southern California Daylily & Bulb fabulous botanical texts in his library. obtain and cultivate, either potted up Society (SCHAS) meets at Arboretum - Catherine Pannell Ÿ San Gabriel Cactus & Succulent or growing in the ground: EDITOR’S NOTE: Thanks to all for the Bellevalia paradoxa Society (2 shows per year @ Arboretum) suggestions, and especially to Catherine, Ÿ Boophane disticha Telos Rare Bulbs (N. California) - online whose list we edited due to space limitations, Ÿ but passed on to the Board in its entirety. Colchicum graecum Odyssey Bulbs (Massachusetts) - online v