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Escondido History Center Events The Water Conservation Garden Celebrates Summer with New HoursEnjoy the water smart beauty of the Garden in the cool of the evening Every Wednesday evening in July and August, the Garden will be open until 7:00 P.M. Come and enjoy 5 acres of water smart beauty; stroll the grounds as you learn ways to save money and water in your home landscape. Evenings in the Garden delight the senses with fragrant pathways, hummingbirds sipping nectar, and lizards darting throughout the Garden enjoying the evening temperatures. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic and enjoy dinner in the Garden. The Water Conservation Garden’s education programs continue throughout the summer months of July and August. Classes for adults and Summer Discovery Day Camp are part of the summer menu. Visit the Garden’s website for details and registration. www.thegarden.org The Garden’s summer hours went into effect June 1st and continue until the end of August. The Garden will be closed on Monday and open late on Wednesday evenings. SUMMER HOURS: Monday-The Garden is closed to the public Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Wednesday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm “A quick 20 minutes from downtown San Diego, and easily reached from highways 94 or 125 from anywhere in the County.”
Jack Schultz Speaking ScheduleJack Shultz is a master rosarian and award winning horticulture and arrangement exhibitor in Southern California. Jack tends an organic garden of 500+ roses and he cares for the rose gardens of several clients. He is in high demand as a speaker about organic rose care. Be sure and listen to "How Does Your Garden Grow" every Saturday morning from 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM on San Diego radio station KPRZ 1210 AM-------Featuring host Ted Kniffing from Kniffing's Nursery. Ask all your gardening questions and listen for featured guests which often includes Jack Shoultz and many other local garden experts. Just call 1-866-577-2473 during the radio show. Then tune in from 8 AM to 10 AM on Saturday and Sundays to Garden Compass Radio Program featuring Bruce and Sharon Asakawa and John Bagnasco-------XEPE 1700 AM---1-800-660-4759 or-1--858-560-1360 or listen to www.sandiego1700.com Pat Welsh's new book should be coming out 2010----I'll keep you posted. Jack was most fortunate to be able to consult with her and advise her on his experiences with organic rose and gardening care. July 2009 Sept. 5, 2009 Sept. 13, 2009 Pending January 16, 2010 East County Rose Society in 2009--Time and actual date pending Be sure and check our website often for updates and additions. The G.ood E.arth R.ose C.ommittee San Diego Horticultural SocietyMeetings: Second Monday of every month from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Free to members, and $5 for non-members Location: In the Surfside Race Place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, On Monday, July 13, 2009, the San Diego Horticultural Society welcomes horticulturist Mary Irish, whose very timely a program titled “Plants for Drier Gardens" will inspire us to try new plants as we face increasing water restrictions. Irish will provide a thoughtful review of woody plants and perennials that thrive on minimal watering, even in the summer, and provide ample beauty, structure and color in the garden. Copies of her books will be available for sale. The evening starts at 6:00 p.m. in the Surfside Race Place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds on Jimmy Durante Blvd. in Del Mar. Parking is free and everyone is welcome. Admission is free for members and $5 for non-members. The presentation will be followed by an opportunity drawing featuring plants you’ll want to add to your garden. After a short break, there will be the popular Plant Forum, where plant experts will discuss plants and answer questions about plants brought in by the audience. For more information, call (760) 295-7089 or visit www.sdhortsoc.org. You may call Anne Murphy 760-941-4385
The San Diego Chapter of the California Rare Fruit Growers, Inc. (CRFG) announced today that free Introductory classes will be held in San Diego, the fourth Wednesday of each month. The class will be held at 6:00 PM at Balboa Park, Casa del Prado Room 104. These free classes are a unique opportunity to learn about growing unusual and rare fruit in San Diego. San Diegans can grow many fruit varieties including jujube, capulin cherry, raisin tree, pitahaya, longan, jaboticaba, tropical guava, passionfruit, wax jambu, excellent bananas and ice cream bean among others. According to José M. Gallego, Chairman of the California Rare Fruit Growers, San Diego Chapter, “We want to share with anyone who has an interest in growing unusual fruit and unusual varieties of more common fruit. We also are bringing in some of the foremost experts on different fruit to share their experience with new gardeners.” Come Back Soon for 2009 Schedule About California Rare Fruit Growers
Escondido Farmers' Market Time: Place: Downtown Escondido • Grand Avenue Between Kalmia & Juniper Downtown Escondido's Certified Farmers Market showcases fresh-picked California-grown fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Friendly vendors also offer local honey, eggs, fresh-roasted nuts, pesto, fresh pasta, gourmet European breads, Julian pies, salsa, tamales, tortillas, pita and humus, cookies, dessert breads, and more. For more information visit us on the web at: http://www.ci.escondido.ca.us/events/farmers/index.html
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Valley Center Farmers' Market Time: Place: This Certified Farmers’ Market is a weekly event not to be missed. With an enormous variety of great, healthy food displayed alongside original crafts and artwork, Valley Center residents and visitors will agree that on Thursday afternoons, the Valley Center Certified Farmers’ Market is the place to be.
FREE Composting Workshops Create rich garden soil, save water, and reduce trash at the landfill by recycling your kitchen scraps and garden materials at these FREE Composting Workshops. Workshops are open to the public and taught by trained Master Composters from the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation.
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