April 2026
Calendar of Events
Our Calendar lists free workshops and seminars as well as activities organized by our sponsors and local non-profits.
Send Calendar Listings by the 15th of the Month to Lynn Neagley
NEXT GENERAL MEETING: Sat., April 18, 2026
Walker Wilson - Conservation Through Cultivation -
Growing A Local Ecotype Nursery.
In-Person, Oasis, Rancho Bernardo, 1:30p -3:30p
April 2026
SDHS Sponsors Information
Walter Andersen Nursery
Info: www.walterandersen.com
San Diego: Open for business 8:00 am-5:00 pm, 7 days a week. Call 619-224-8271 for directions, latest in-store shopping information. CLOSED EASTER SUNDAY.
Poway: Open for business 9:00 am-5:00 pm, 7 days a week. Call 858-513-4900 for directions, latest in-store shopping information. CLOSED EASTER SUNDAY.
Green Thumb Super Garden Centers
Info: www.supergarden.com
San Marcos: Open for business. Monday-Saturday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm and Sunday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Call 760-744-3822 for directions, latest in-store shopping information, information on store hours and holiday closings, and to sign up for the free newsletter.
Events at Public Gardens, Nurseries and Public Libraries
San Diego Botanic Garden
Open to members and the public. Reservations, except for Museum for All visitors, are recommended. Purchase tickets online. Military and Senior Discounts. Current hours: Wednesday-Monday: 9:00 am-4:00 pm.
The Water Conservation Garden
Opens 9:00 am-2:00 pm Tuesday-Thursday, 9:00 am-4:00 pm on Friday and Saturday. Call for latest information on admission prices, holiday closures, tours, virtual and in-person workshops: (619) 660-0614, ext.10. FREE admission on the 2nd Friday of the month.
Comprehensive list of Garden, Landscape and Rebate Resources available: https://thegarden.org/learn/landscape-garden-resources/
Alta Vista Botanical Gardens
https://altavistabotanicalgardens.org
Open to members and the public. Open Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Saturday-Sunday, 10:00 am-4:30 pm. Schedule of events, including Saturday Kid’s Gardening Classes, is on the website.
April 18, 2026, 10:00 am-3:00 pm, Earth Day Festival.
Garden Clubs
Vista Garden Club
https://www.californiagardenclubs.com/vistagardenclub/ or Vistagardenclub@gmail.com.
April 3, 2026: Presentation: How to have a winning entry in Horticulture or Design, at 1:45 pm after the Fingertip Luncheon at 12:00, followed by a business meeting at 12:30 pm.
Azalea Room, Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista, CA
Dos Valles Garden Club
https://www.dosvallesgardenclub.com/events and Facebook and Instagram pages for monthly meeting information, locations and monthly Propagation and Nursery Care event.
April 14, 2026, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, VC Fire Chief Joe Napier will discuss how to protect property and structures from wildfires. Public invited. St. Stephen’s Community Hall, 31020 Cole Grade Rd., Valley Center, CA
Poway Valley Garden Club
https://www.powayvalleygardenclub.org for meeting information and program details. Email: pvgc@outlook.com for membership information.
April 8, 2026: General Meeting, beginning at 9:00 am with Club Business 9:30 am-10:30 am and Program 10:30 am-11:30 am. Program: Water-what’s coming?
Speaker: Richard Restuccia, Agri-business expert and Master Gardener.
Templars Hall, Old Poway Park in Poway. The public is welcome!
The Village Garden Club of La Jolla
for membership and meeting information. Follow the club on Facebook and Instagram.
Meetings are held at Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, 4321 Eastgate Mall, San Diego, CA 92121.
April 23, 2026, 9:30 am - 10:30 am: Social Hour, 10:30 am: Business Meeting, 11:00 am: Program:
“MODERN FLORIOGRAPHY: SENTIMENTS AND STORIES NARRATED BY THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS” Presented by Teresa Sabankaya, who is a gardener, floral designer, floriographer and author.
Mission Hills Garden Club
https://www.missionhillsgardenclub.org for Membership information, 2026 Meeting schedule, registration for events and links to Facebook & Instagram pages and YouTube channel featuring current and previous event programs and presentations from April 2020 onward.
April 25, 2026, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm, Ornamental Trees with Fausto, Mission Hills Nursery. Registration and RSVP required, and more information can be found at the club’s website.
Resources & Ongoing Events
California Native Plant Society-San Diego Chapter
Membership, newsletter signup and upcoming events information, including monthly volunteer activities, are available at https://www.cnpssd.org
April 11 and April 12, 2026, 2026 Native Garden Tour, Tickets, Volunteer registration and other information at website.
UCCE San Diego County and the Farm and Home Advisors
Master Gardener contact information, newsletters and Free Online Workshop information available at http://cesandiego.ucanr.edu
Garden Radio, YouTube and Podcasts
“Garden Talk” radio show with Walter Andersen Nursery, every Saturday from 6:00 to 7:00 am on KCBQ1170AM/96.1FM and KPRZ1210AM/106.1FM. Walter Andersen Nursery Facebook page posts updated information and www.walterandersen.com has a link to all podcasts.
Garden America Radio Show. Saturday 8:00am Hosts Bryan Main, John Bagnasco and Tiger Palafox. Broadcasts are via Facebook Live and YouTube. Call-in questions to toll-free number (855) 424-9825. Each show also features an industry “expert”. www.gardenamerica.com for programming information.
San Diego County Farmers Markets
www.sdfarmbureau.org provides a weekly calendar and all farmers' market locations in San Diego County.