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The Last San Marcos Growers Field Day

 This past October (2024) I made the journey down to Santa Barbara to participate in the last field day ever to be hosted by San Marcos Growers. This was a unique opportunity to meet others in the industry, check out the SMG grounds, plant gaze and even pick up some goodies. I actually ran into a few classmates from my alma mater who I had not seen in 20+ yrs. San Marcos Growers Field Day "The Last Dance" Listening to the speakers recall events, people and plants from the last many decades I was surprised by the rich history. I wasn't prepared for the nostalgia. I had the distinct feeling I'd either stumbled into the series finale of a popular show I'd only recently learned about or possibly a family reunion. On stage the M.C. John Greenlee John Greenlee did an admirable job as M.C. - like many in the audience I laughed out loud at his comments. He mentioned early on that some of us might know him better as Sesleria "Greenlee" which like him is well beha...

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