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History
The San Diego Horticultural Society sprang from modest seeds sown in 1994 by our founders Don and Dorothy Walker, Steve Brigham, Diana Goforth, Laurie Bussis, and Bill and Linda Teague, Adele Snyder and Kathy Musial. Their vision was to establish a friendly group of garden enthusiasts—from beginners to skilled professionals—to get together and share information and the joy of gardening. Our first meeting was held in the Ecke Building at San Diego Botanic Gardens (then named Quail Botanical Gardens). Since 1994 we've maintained strong ties to the Gardens, even though we grew so quickly that in just two months we had to find a larger meeting space. SDHS now has over 1300 members, and our monthly meetings are held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

2011-2012 Board of Directors

Jim Bishop, President
Lucy Warren, Secretary
Cathy Tylka, Treasurer

Jeff Biletnikoff
Judy Bradley
Linda Bresler
Mark Collins
Julian Duval
Mary James
Dannie McLaughlin
Susan Oddo
Stephanie Shigematsu
Susi Torre-Bueno
Nancy Woodard
Don Walker