Soil Expert Talks at Horticultural Society by Frank Herendeen - City News Group, Inc.

Community Calendar

APRIL
S M T W T F S
29 30 31 01 02 03 04
05 06 07 08 09 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 01 02
View Events
Submit Events
directory

Soil Expert Talks at Horticultural Society

By Frank Herendeen, Community Writer
February 19, 2015 at 08:43pm. Views: 49

The public is invited to hear soil expert John Adams’s presentation of the “Last Orange Grove of Rialto,” the topic for the Redlands Horticultural and Improvement Society’s general meeting at the Church of the Nazarene on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. John Adams, PhD, owner of Adams Acres in Rialto, will be discussing his grove, the activities there, and different kinds of soil. Adams has lived his entire life in Rialto and is a third generation orange grower. His grandfather planted the original grove in 1907, of which 10 acres still remain today. The grove is the oldest and only orange grove left in Rialto. Adams has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in botany, a PhD in soil science, and is the Rialto Historical Society’s historian. He has a business license for a fruit stand. During the past couple of years, in the open spots in the grove and its margins, Adams has planted over 100 different varieties of new fruit trees. He gives tours of his grove and has written several books - one of which is the History of Rialto. The Church of the Nazarene is east of the Redlands Mall, at 1307 E. Citrus Avenue at Grove Street. Attendees may enter through the assembly hall entrance doors. Door prizes, refreshments and an opportunity to meet the guest speaker are a bonus to the monthly meetings.

Related Articles

Photo Courtesy of: Geralt

By MedLine, Community Writer

April 27, 2026 at 01:13pm. Views: 169

Your heart often whispers before it cries for help, learning to recognize the signs is one of the most powerful steps toward lifelong heart health and prevention.

Photo Courtesy of: Viarami

By Celia North, Community Writer

April 27, 2026 at 01:13pm. Views: 687

Healthy growth starts from the ground up, and knowing the right timing makes all the difference in warm-weather gardens.

Photo Courtesy of: Byszek

By Dana McAllister, Community Writer

April 27, 2026 at 01:13pm. Views: 186

Routine engine care is the quiet hero behind smoother drives, better fuel efficiency, and fewer costly surprises down the road.

Photo Courtesy of: Ignartonosbg

By Ellis Greenwood, Community Writer

April 27, 2026 at 01:13pm. Views: 164

Growing your own fruits brings satisfaction that comes from watching careful effort turn into something you can enjoy and share.

Photo Courtesy of: BPT

By BPT, Community Writer

April 27, 2026 at 01:13pm. Views: 178

Preventive care and healthy habits established early can support physical and emotional wellness well into adulthood.

Photo Courtesy of: Alexas Fotos

By Samuel Everly, Community Writer

April 27, 2026 at 01:13pm. Views: 157

Enduring with faith transforms trials into testimonies, revealing the steady hope we have in Christ.

Photo Courtesy of: Monaco Cannes

By Lena Brooks, Community Writer

April 27, 2026 at 01:14pm. Views: 182

A few overlooked details can turn ordinary accessories into tools that save time and reduce daily friction.

Photo Courtesy of: Alexas Fotos

By Faith Montgomery, Community Writer

April 23, 2026 at 01:55pm. Views: 517

When you know your “why,” every step forward gains meaning.

Photo Courtesy of: Haseeb Photography

By Miriam Lawson, Community Writer

April 23, 2026 at 01:55pm. Views: 395

Even in uncertain seasons, Christ’s promise of peace steadies anxious hearts and reminds us we are never alone.

Photo Courtesy of: City of Moreno Valley

By William Cortez, Community Writer

April 23, 2026 at 01:54pm. Views: 559

Volunteers helping maintain benches at a local ball field

Photo Courtesy of: City of Riverside, Fire Department

By William Cortez, Contributing Writer

April 22, 2026 at 08:33am. Views: 908

City of Riverside Fire Department officials and city leaders stand in front of a fire engine, cutting a red ribbon to unveil new PumpPod equipment, during an outdoor ceremony on a sunny day.

Photo Courtesy of: Getty image

By Carol Soudah, Contributing Writer

April 22, 2026 at 08:33am. Views: 1562

Five children in a circle looking down and smiling at the camera.

--> -->