As advocate for climate-appropriate plants, she helped establish botanical treasures across the city, including Balboa Park By Helen Purcell Montag (This article originally appeared in the Nov 9, 2024 issue of the San Diego Union Tribune) A bronze statue at Balboa Park’s west entrance honors Kate O. Sessions (1857-1940), a pioneering figure in San Diego’s […]
by Robin Y Rivet Question: I’d really like to plant a red maple, but I couldn’t find any locally. I’d also like to plant a unique fruit tree. What species would grow best in this region? Answer: Unfortunately, red maples need more cold weather (often called chill hours) than typical San Diego winters provide, but […]
With a focus on conservation, zoo’s vast plant collections featuring rare and unusual specimens are a whole other animal BY HELEN PURCELL MONTAG (This article originally appeared in the May 13, 2023 edition of the San Diego Union-Tribune) Waiting to greet you at the San Diego Zoo’s entrance plaza in Balboa Park is a 27-foot […]
BY HELEN PURCELL MONTAG (This article first appeared in the San Diego Union-Tribune on August 14, 2021) The easing of pandemic restrictions has made this summer a wonderful time to enjoy and rediscover many of the activities that San Diego has to offer. Here’s a suggestion for outdoor enthusiasts: Pick a day, bring a friend […]
