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Hardscape Websites

Systems Paving http://www.systemspaving.com

From driveways and patios, to pool decks and walkways, we have beautiful hardscape solutions

for your home. Consider working with the experts - System Paving.

Local Gardening Resources

Gardening throughout Orange County and Southern California is supported by many excellent groups devoted to gardening, plants and horticulture. Most of these groups have meetings with expert speakers, occasional events and lots of camaraderie. Here are a few of the local groups we particularly recommend:

American Clematis Society http://clematis.org

Irvine based, national organization. Cultural tips, events, more.

Cactus & Succulent Society of America, O. C. www.rth.org/occss

California Native Plant Society, O. C. www.occnps.org

Very active group, meets in Irvine. Great speakers, occasional field trips

California Rare Fruit Growers, O. C. http://home.att.net/~oc_crfg

Outstanding group devoted to backyard fruits from common to obscure

Newport Harbor Orchid Society www.nhos.org

Regular meetings with expert speakers. Annual Orchid Show at Roger’s Gardens

Orange County Fuchsia Society http://dir.gardenweb.com/directory/ocbnfs1

Orange County Orchid Society www.ocos.net

Regular meetings on varied orchid topics, care & culture, judging and more.

Orange County Rose Society www.websightstech.com/ocrs

Very active Chapter of the American Rose Society. Monthly meetings with expert speakers.

Annual ARS Rose Show each year at Roger’s Gardens.

Pacific Bulb Society www.pacificbulbsociety.org

Expert group dedicated to the world’s garden geophytes. Excellent photo gallery.

Palm Society of Southern California www.palmssc.org

Chapter of the International Palm Society. Meetings, occasional trips.

Rose Society of Saddleback Mountain www.members.cox.net/rssm

Very active Chapter of the American Rose Society. Monthly meetings with expert speakers.

South Coast Plumeria Society http://home.earthlink.net/~gcrouchet

Regular meetings, expert speakers, more. Seminars regularly at Roger’s Gardens.

The Mediterranean Garden Society http://www.mediterraneangardensociety.org/branches_CASo.html

An international group devoted to furthering an appreciation of Mediterranean plants and gardens

General Gardening and Horticulture Groups

Gardening Angels, San Juan Capistrano Mission www.missionsjc.com/gardening_angels.html

Devoted to the improvement of the missions gardens. Annual garden festival.

Laguna Beach Garden Club www.lagunabeachgardenclub.org

For over 75 years one of the best garden clubs. Annual home garden tour

San Clemente Garden Club www.sanclementegardenclub.com

Very active, large gardens club for over 50 years. Annual home garden tour

San Diego Horticultural Society www.sdhortsoc.org

One of the best horticultural groups in the U.S. Great speakers, events, newsletter, more.

Southern California Horticultural Society www.socahort.org

A great group of very avid gardeners & plant lovers. Meetings, speakers, lots more.

University of Cal. O. C. Master Gardeners www.uccemg.com

Expert garden information by well-trained volunteers. Meetings, events, training.

University of Cal. Integrated Pest Management www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/

University of California pest management information, guidelines, research and identification.

Local Botanical Gardens

Many outstanding public gardens are available for gardeners to visit and enjoy. These gardens all have regular events and educational programs as well. Here are a few of our favorites:

Fullerton Arboretum http://arboretum.fullerton.edu

26 acre arboretum adjacent to Cal. State Fullerton. Extensive plantings, events, more.

Hortense Miller Garden, Laguna Beach http://dir.gardenweb.com/directory/hmg

Private garden in Laguna Beach. Open for arranged tours or by appointment.

Huntington Library and Gardens www.huntington.org

One of the worlds great botanic gardens, in San Marino, near Los Angeles. Events, speakers, shows, etc.

Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden www.rsabg.org

California’s largest botanic garden devoted to native flora. Located in Claremont, near Pomona.

Quail Botanic Gardens www.qbgardens.com

35 acres expertly planted in Encinitas, north San Diego County. Events, speakers, shows and more.

Sherman Library and Gardens www.slgardens.org

Corona del Mar horticultural retreat. Immaculate gardens, seminars, events. Annual garden tour.

Professional Growers with useful Websites

Many wholesale growers or plants, plant breeders and other wholesale-only companies have very good garden information for plant and garden enthusiasts. Here are a few excellent resources:

Monrovia Nursery www.monrovia.com

A premier grower of fine plants. Excellent information on hundreds of plants.

Native Sons Nursery www.nativeson.com

California grower famous for Mediterranean climate specialties, new introductions.

San Marcos Growers www.smgrowers.com

California grower of many specialty, new and interesting landscape plants.

Terra Nova Nurseries www.terranovanurseries.com

A plant breeder that has become well known for their new introductions, particularly perennial plants.

Miscellaneous Websites

California Bell Company http://www.californiabell.com

(Originators of the 1906 'El Camino Real Bell') Get an Original El Camino Real Bell for your backyard, hacienda, city main street, or point of historical interest

Home Improvement - Gardening in the UK http://www.home-garden.co.uk/
The complete guide to Home Improvement, Gardening & Horticulture