The five mediterranean climate regions, shown above, are a mere 2% of the world’s total land area (only about 1% of the earth’s surface), occuring on the western edge of continents between 30°-45° latitude.

In 2018, Cal Hort became an affiliate of Mediterranean Gardening International (MGi), a group of garden societies in other mediterranean climate regions.  We are looking forward to sharing our experiences with this global community, all focused on horticulture and gardening in various mediterranean climates.

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From Julie Kinney, Head of Mediterranean Gardening, Margaret River (Western Australia):
“Our group would be delighted to welcome a group from this region. A positive addition to MGi that will surely be of benefit to all.”

From Heather Martin, Chairman of Mediterranean Plants and Gardens (UK):
“All members of MPG’s committee believe that the California Horticultural Society would be a positive connection and a good contact.”

From Burford Hurry, President of Mediterranean Gardening Association (Portugal):
“It was good to learn that the Californian Horticultural Society would be interested in becoming associated with MGi. The Mediterranean Garden Association (Portugal) would be delighted to welcome the California Horticultural Society to be part of MGi. I’m sure the society will be a valuable addition to our already very international organisation.”
From Rosie Peddle, contact person for Mediterranean Gardening Association (Portugal):
“Congratulations on making this important link with gardeners in California.”

From Glenda Thorpe, Hon Secretary of Cape Horticultural Society (South Africa):
“I think this is a great idea. We met last night and there was unanimous agreement that Cal Hort should be invited to join our ranks.”

From Alfredo Unda, Head of Mediterranean Gardening Chile:
“The answer here is yes, of course. So we keep completing the mediterranean environments and their gardening activities, knowledge and sharing.”

From Chantal Guiraud, committee member of Mediterranean Gardening (France) and manager of the MGi Seed Exchange:
“Bien sûr, je suis d’accord: ‘plus on est de fous, plus on rit’, comme dit un proverbe français.”
From Gill Pound, committee member of Mediterranean Gardening (France):
“Very positive news”
From Christine Daniels, President of Mediterranean Gardening (France):
“We’re all very pleased to have a partner in California and look forward to a long and fruitful collaboration.”