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    • Crazy for Cactus

      Posted by Tracy Merrigan on August 15, 2018

      This weekend was the 33rd Intercity Cactus Show and Sale at the LA Arboretum in Arcadia and it was packed – with people, plants and classes. The day…


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    • Cactus Problems, Please Advise

      Posted by Jessyca Frederick on March 6, 2018

      On March 4, “We are Canadian snowbirds having trouble with our cacti in our desert landscape. Replaced grass 3 years ago. Prickly pear has dropped…


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    • 12th Annual Desert Garden Community Day is upon Us!

      Posted by Events Coordinator on October 27, 2017

      Full Schedule for 2017 Garden Day We’re super excited about this year’s line-up of FREE classes and instructors! We have several different tracks, so you can be super focused…


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    • DHSCV Landscaping Classes at the 12th Annual Desert Comm. Garden Day

      Posted by Events Coordinator on October 26, 2017

      Free Landscaping Classes Presented by DHSCV at the 12th Annual Desert Garden Community Day on October 28, 2017 Pruning for Desert Landscapes 9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. by…


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    What is DHSCV?

    Formed in the summer of 2005, the Desert Horticultural Society of Coachella Valley (DHSCV), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is a group of local professionals and residents from a variety of backgrounds, united in our interest to encourage and promote what many call desert landscaping in the Coachella Valley. More about us

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