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Our members care about studying, conserving, and cultivating some of our planet's most interesting plants, many of which are only found in our most at-risk environments. We focus on plants from many ecosystems, ranging from those found on high alpine peaks down to bogs, woodlands, and deserts.

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Selected Articles From Our Quarterly Publications
Connor Smith
Very close to the city of Santiago, Chile, you can find snow-capped mountains. Just across the border with Argentina towers Aconcagua, South America’s largest mountain, which I could see from my small airplane window as I flew in early in the morning. The delights those mountains held would soon be shared with us. Luca Magi, my friend and an accomplished plantsman, was my only companion. We had spent the last several months planning, choosing locations...
Mark Akimoff
Cultivating plants native to high elevations in lowland regions with a rainy climate can be a challenging endeavor. These species are often adapted to specific environmental conditions such as cold...
Steve Owens
Hello everyone, I am really excited to share my rock garden with you all. My name is Steve Owens and my garden is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States. Situated on the southeastern edge of...
Joseph Tychonievich
In northwestern Indiana, on the shore of Lake Michigan, is one of the most magical places in the world.

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Growing Bulbs in the Natural Garden
Growing Bulbs in the Natural Garden by Jacqueline van der Kloet. photography by Jacqueline van der Kloet, with exceptions. Portland: Timber Press, 2024. $35.00 Amazon $20.99 You know those bulbs we plant in the fall, waiting for them

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Sempervivum calcareum
Sempervivum calcareum
Description and General Information: Sempervivum calcareum is native to the southern Alps, especially the French Alps, where it grows among rocky slopes, crevices and cliffs.  The rosettes can reach up to 12

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