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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

calendar@sdhort.org

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Next Hybrid General Meeting
Next SDHS Meeting: 
October 19, 2024, 1:30p -3p Oasis RB
GROWING PROTEAS
with Daniel MacDonald of Mt Woodson Flora
 
October 2024

 

Events Hosted by SDHS Sponsors

 

Walter Andersen Nursery

Info: www.walterandersen.com   

San Diego: Open for business 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., 7 days a week. Call 619-224-8271 for directions, the latest in-store shopping information, and holiday closures. FREE Saturday classes at 9:00 a.m. 

 

Poway: Open for business from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 7 days a week. Call 858-513-4900 for directions, the latest in-store shopping information, and holiday closures. FREE Saturday classes at 9:30 a.m., excluding July 6.  

 

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, the latest in-store shopping information, holiday closures, and to sign up for a free newsletter.

 

Events at Public Gardens, Nurseries and Public Libraries

 

San Diego Botanic Garden

sdbgarden.org 

Open to members and the public. Reservations are recommended, except for Museum for All visitors. Purchase tickets online. Current hours: Wednesday through Monday: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. 

FREE One hour guided tours every Saturday (10:30 a.m.) and every Sunday (11:00 a.m.) for members and visitors who pay for general admission.

 

The Water Conservation Garden

http://thegarden.org/


Opens 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. 

Call for latest information on admission prices, holiday closures, tours, virtual and in-person classes: (619) 660-0614, ext.10. 

 

Alta Vista Botanical  Gardens 

https://altavistabotanicalgardens.org

Open to members and the public, we are celebrating our 25th year. We are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. A schedule of events, including Saturday Kid’s Gardening Classes, is on the website.

 

Garden Clubs

 

Vista Garden Club  

Info: https://www.californiagardenclubs.com/vistagardenclub/  or Vistagardenclub@gmail.com 

October 4, 2024, 12:00 p.m. Fingertip Lunch, 12:30 p.m. General Meeting, and 1:45 p.m. Program: “Tips for Growing Roses” presented by Beth Van Boxtel, UCCE Master Gardener. 

Gloria McClellan Senior Center, Azalea Room, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA.

 

Dos Valles Garden Club

https://www.dosvallesgardenclub.com/events and Facebook and Instagram pages for monthly meeting information.

 

Poway Valley Garden Club

https://www.powayvalleygardenclub.org  and to become a member, email pvgc@outlook.com 

October 9, 2024: General Meeting, 9:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Social & Refreshments, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Club Business and Presentation10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., “Fire Resistant Native Landscape” presented by native plant authority and author Greg Rubin.

 

Mission Hills Garden Club

https://www.missionhillsgardenclub.org for Membership information and links to Facebook & Instagram pages and YouTube channel featuring current and previous event programs and presentations from April 2020 onward. Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held at the United Church of Christ in Mission Hills, 4070 Jackdaw Street, San Diego. Registration is required for the “Holiday Family Cookie Recipe Swap” at a private home on October 19, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

 

October 24, 2024, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., “A Strawberry is Not a Fruit,” presented by author Chuck McClung, United Church of Christ in Mission Hills, 4070 Jackdaw Street, San Diego—registration required. 

 

Bonita Valley Garden Club

https://www.californiagardenclubs.com/bonitavalleygardenclub/ for Membership information, events calendar, and links to their Facebook page. Meetings are held at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Nale Parish Hall, 760 First Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910 and on the second Wednesday of each month, except for July and August. 

 

Chula Vista Garden Club

(In collaboration with the NatureScape Workshop)

Saturday, October 5, 2024,  10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

No Entry fees

Program: PLANT SALE -  Beautiful assortment of plants at affordable prices for your office, home & gardens.  

WORKSHOP - NatureScape workshop (Part of the City of Chula Vista Summer Sustainability Series)

 

WORKSHOP REGISTRATION: 

chulavistaca.gov/naturescape

Location: Chula Vista Public Library, Civic Center Branch, 365  F  Street, Chula Vista, CA  91910

Contact email: CVGardenClub619@gmail.com

 

Resources & Ongoing Events

 

California Native Plant Society-San Diego Chapter

Membership, newsletter signup and upcoming events information available at https://www.cnpssd.org

 

UCCE San Diego County and the Farm and Home Advisors 

Master Gardener contact information and newsletters and Free Online Workshop information available at  http://cesandiego.ucanr.edu  

 

 

Garden Radio Shows

“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.  Call-in questions to toll-free number (855) 424-9825. Each show also features an industry “expert”. www.gardenamerica.com for programming information. Available to Podcast and live stream are available through “Biz Talk Radio”.  

 

San Diego County Farmers Markets 

www.sdfarmbureau.org provides a weekly calendar, and all farmer's markets are located in San Diego County. 

 

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