August 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:
Growing Plant People - Horticulture Programs and Facilities at Southwestern College, with Holly McMullen
August 15
In-Person, Oasis, Rancho Bernardo
1:30p -3:30p
August 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 and the latest in-store shopping information.
Poway: Open for business 9:00 am-5:00 pm, 7 days a week. Call 858-513-4900 for directions and the latest in-store shopping information.
Green Thumb Super Garden Centers
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 free newsletter.
Events at Public Gardens, Nurseries and Public Libraries
San Diego Botanic Garden
Open to members and 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 the 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 Kids’ Gardening Classes, is on the website.
Garden Clubs
Vista Garden Club
https://www.californiagardenclubs.com/vistagardenclub/ or Vistagardenclub@gmail.com.
SUMMER BREAK.
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 events.
Poway Valley Garden Club
https://www.powayvalleygardenclub.org for meeting information and program details. Email: pvgc@outlook.com for membership information.
SUMMER BREAK.
The Village Garden Club of La Jolla
SUMMER BREAK. Follow the club on Facebook and Instagram.
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.
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
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, 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 8:00 am. 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.