Alta Vista Gardens

The Alta Vista Gardens is a Public Benefit Corporation devoted to developing a community botanical garden bringing together people, nature and art. While still very much at its developmental stage, the Garden welcomes you to participate in its evolution. Click here for more details.

PLAY IN THE GARDEN
Play days in the Garden are held on the third Saturday of the month from 8:00 am to Noon. Don Nelson, the volunteer coordinator, is also available at the Garden House on the first and third Monday of the month from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Bernardo Gardeners Garden Club

General Meetings (new time and place)
Held at 1:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month, except July and August, in their new location at the Rancho Bernardo Swim & Tennis Club, 16955 Bernardo Oaks Drive in Rancho Bernardo. (cross streets are Rancho Bernardo Road and Bernardo Oaks Drive – same road as the RB Inn).

View upcoming programs: http://bernardogardeners.org/Programs.html

Guests are welcome. Call 858-673-8728 for info or visit us on the web at www.bernardogardeners.org

Bonita Organic Garden Club

The Bonita Organic Garden Club meets the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm at the Library Community room, Bonita Road, in Bonita, CA 91902, located across from Vons.

California Coastal Rose Society

SUMMER WORK DAYS AT MAGEE PARK ROSE GARDEN

'Dead-heading' and general maintenance work days at Magee Park Rose Garden are scheduled on Saturday, 13 June and 27 June starting at 9:00 AM until about 11:00 AM.

Magee Park Rose Garden is at the southwest corner of Magee Park which is located at the corner of Beech Avenue and Garfield Street in Carlsbad. The garden is tended by the organization as a community service activity and a place to teach others various techniques for pruning, planting, and caring for their roses at home. Questions about the workshops can be answered by contacting the garden director at 760-804-0875.

MONTHLY MEETING OF CALIFORNIA COASTAL ROSE SOCIETY (CCRS)

The California Coastal Rose Society meets on the third Tuesday of the month at Heritage Hall, 2650 Garfield, Carlsbad which is located in northwest corner of Magee Park. The title of the talk at the next meeting on 16 June at 7 PM is "So you think you want to be a Rose Rustler?" This fascinating talk features Jeri and Clay Jennings who are dedicated to preserving Old Garden Roses that are in danger of extinction.

Preceding the featured talk from 6:15-6:45 AM, Dr. Joel Ross will continue his Rose-aholics lecture series with a talk at Magee Park Rose Garden on sexual propagation of roses.

The California Coastal Rose Society meetings are free and open to anyone interested in growing roses. Additional information about CCRS and its activities can be accessed at the organization's website www.californiacoastalrose.com.

California Rare Fruit Growers, San Diego Chapter

The San Diego Chapter of the California Rare Fruit Growers was created to educate people about rare fruits, to identify fruits that are adaptable to the local area, and to propagate and to exchange plant materials.

When and where do we meet?
7 p.m., fourth Wednesday of the month (except during November and December, when it shifts to the third Wednesday) in Casa del Prado Building (usually Room 101), in Balboa Park.

During the year, the San Diego Chapter has many activities related to growing rare, unusual and exotic fruits. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in growing fruits in the San Diego area and a desire to improve their gardening skills. Our meetings cover a wide variety of subjects such as selecting rare or semitropical fruit trees, how to plant and take care of them, how enhance your garden with fruit trees, and what to do with your new source of food.

During our meetings, we have a raffle of rare and exotic plants, mostly scarce fruit trees, donated to the Chapter by our generous membership. We also have a fruit tasting table, where the members get to enjoy fresh fruit prepared in many ways.

In addition, members receive a monthly newsletter filled with information about activities of interest to San Diego gardeners, and recipes using exotic fruits.

If you have questions, please read the Frequently Asked Question, FAQ, call us at (619) 697-4417, or e-mail us to info@crfgsandiego.org or visit the San Diego Chapter on the web at: http://www.crfgsandiego.org/

For other cities please visit our parent organization's web page at http://www.crfg.org.

Carlsbad Garden Club

Meetings are free and open to the public. They are generally on the 1st Friday of the month, 1 p.m., at Heritage Hall, Magee Park, 2650 Garfield St., Carlsbad. But, some months, there are tours and nursery visits.
Monthly meetings focus on topics such as: attracting birds, butterflies, and bats to the garden; designing with color, texture, and form; propagating by seed and by cuttings; composting; making organic fertilizer; and creating an edible garden.  For information, contact Anne Smith, 760-730-3131, or carlsbadgardenclub@hotmail.com.

Del Mar Rose Society

The Del Mar Rose Society meets monthly on the last Thursday of each month, January through September, with the exception of June. The meetings take place at the Powerhouse Community Center on Coast Blvd. and begin with a coffee social at 6:30 pm followed by the program at 7 pm. The public is welcome to attend.

Dos Valles Garden Club

At noon (unless otherwise noted on our newsletter), 2nd Tuesday of the month, September - June, St. Stephen's Church Hall, 31020 Cole Grade Rd.

View our Calendar of events: http://www.dosvallesgardenclub.org/page/page/4978149.htm

You're invited to join the Dos Valles Garden Club!
Dos Valles Garden Club Membership Form

Elfin Forest Garden Club

The Elfin Forest Garden Club is unique in that it has no memberships, dues, or officers. All we do is enjoy the opportunity to garden in Elfin Forest and HAVE FUN!

Fallbrook Garden Club

Founded in 1931, we are one of the oldest and largest garden clubs in California. The 225+ men and women of this active organization have a long tradition of community service, member education and youth scholarship.

To learn more about the Fallbrook Garden Club and membership opportunities visit them on the web at: http://www.fallbrookgardenclub.org/aboutus.aspx

The Hidden Meadows Garden Club

The Hidden Meadows Garden Club meets on the third Friday of each month, in every month except August and December. All meetings are free and visitors are always welcome.

If non-members are interested in attending an event, email Sue Simonson at bsimonson@yahoo.com (use "garden club" in the subject line) or you can call her at 760-233-1611.

For more information about us, please visit us on the web at: http://hiddenmeadows92026.tripod.com/gardenclub/index.html

Mabel Corwin Branch of the American Begonia Society

The Mabel Corwin Branch of the American Begonia Society meets on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Encinitas Community Center, Room 120, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr., Encinitas, CA. 

For more information, please call Marla Keith at 760-753-3977
Visit us on the American Begonia Society on the web at:

http://www.begonias.org/branches/branch.htm

Mira Costa Horticultural Club

Our activities range from workshops, programs, plant sales at our friendly monthly meetings. We share knowledge on gardening and learn from guest speakers.

To find out more about this club and their upcoming meetings visit the Mira Costa Horticulture club on the web at:

http://www.gardencentral.org/californiagc/miracosta 

Palomar Cactus and Succulent Society

We meet at 12 noon on the 4th Saturday of the month (exceptions in 2008- March and May- 3rd Saturday) at the Joslyn Senior Center 210 E. Park Ave., Escondido, CA.
Monthly meetings include a raffle, plant sales, and an exchange table as well as a guest speaker. Visitors are welcome.

Contact: Vicki Broughton for more information: 760-741-7553 or vmbroughton@cox.net

Palomar Orchid Society

Meetings are free and open to the public. General meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 7 PM, Carlsbad Woman’s Club, 3320 Monroe St., Carlsbad.  Meeting topics cover a variety of topics including orchid habitat, cultural practices, and other topics of interest requested by members.  Most meetings are preceded by a “hands on” cultural session for beginners and others interested in increasing their knowledge of potting techniques, hybridizing, pest control, etc. 

For additional information contact Dr. Gil Ho, 760-476-9038 or www.palomarorchids.com.

Poway Valley Garden Club

General meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month, September through June, in Templar’s Hall at Old Poway Park, Poway, California.

To view details of the programs, meetings and gardening activities please click here: Club Calendar of Activities

For more information, visit the Poway Valley Garden Club on the web: http://home.san.rr.com/pvgc

RAMONA GARDEN CLUB

The Ramona Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of each month, excluding July, August, and December, and features a garden related program, refreshments, opportunity drawings and door prizes.

San Diego Floral Association

For meeting times and events please visit us on the web at: http://www.sdfloral.org/index.html

San Diego Garden Club

The San Diego Garden Club invites you join us at our monthly meetings, every third Saturday morning at 10am for free, informative guest speakers! Each an expert in their field!
Join your neighbors in learning how to save water, plant with California Native plants, start vegetable gardens, prune roses, how to go organic, and many other helpful topics for the amateur gardener!

For a complete 2008-2009 Speaker Schedule and Garden Tours, visit our Web site at: http://www.sandiegogardenclub.org

All Meetings are Free and Open to the Public!

San Diego Horticultural Society

Meetings: 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,
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. Ample free parking available.

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

San Dieguito Garden Club

Meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Paul Ecke Room at Quail Botanical Gardens, except in November or when we have a tour.

Hospitality is at 9:30 am and the business meeting starts at 10 am followed by the speaker.

Scripps-Mesa Garden Club

Please join this friendly group of gardeners - from novice to expert, with small and large gardens - as we gather to share and learn. There is a brief business meeting, followed by a professional speaker, refreshments and an exchange of plants and gardening-related items.

Vista Garden Club

General Meetings: First Friday of every month (except July and August) at noon, in the Vista Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace in Vista. 

Notes: Visitors are welcome to attend our meetings and share in our fingertip luncheon. Each month we have a program addressing some aspect of gardening. Prior to the monthly meetings we have either a workshop or a tour. Membership is open to everyone, and dues are a nominal $25.00 a year or $40.00 for a family.

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