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Aug 31, 2022

MEMBER NEWS: Rick & Kevin’s Succulent Plant Sale Is Back! September 24 & 25

Rick & Kevin’s Succulent Plant Sale Is Back! September 24 & 25, Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. The membership of the San Diego...

Jan 1, 2021

FROM THE PALOMAR DISTRICT: Hello Fellow Garden Enthusiasts

My name is Sharon Tooley and I am the current District Director of the Palomar District of California Garden Clubs lnc., (CGCI). CGCI is par

Jun 30, 2020

NEWS IN THE TIME OF COVID-19: Upcoming 3-day Transcontinental Eucalyptus Webinar & More -

Two experts on Eucalyptus trees will be presenting a transcontinental, 3-day webinar on the world’s commonly grown eucalypts. Dr. Matt Ritte

Feb 1, 2020

SDHS NEWS: Volunteer Coordinator Needed

SDHS is searching for a new Volunteer Coordinator. Want to help out the San Diego Horticultural Society in a meaningful way? This is how!

Oct 1, 2019

OCTOBER NEWS

San Diego Botanic Garden’s Annual Fall Plant Sale, Volunteer Coordinator Needed, Fall WaterSmart Classes, Free Home Composting Workshop

Sep 1, 2019

SEPTEMBER NEWS FROM SDHS

SDHS 25th Anniversary, Monarch Butterfly Survey, Volunteer Coordinator Wanted, Gala in the Garden at SDBG, WaterSmart Classes for September.

Jul 31, 2019

MEETING REPORT: Exploring the Kumeyaay Culture

By Sabine Prather. The speaker for our July meeting was anthropologist and California State University-San Marcos professor, Michael...

Jul 31, 2019

NEWS: SDBG's 2019 Gala in the Garden

By Lisa Reynolds. Join us for Gala in the Garden at San Diego Botanic Garden! Theme: Cultivating Community When: Saturday, September 7...

Jul 31, 2019

NEWS: Washington, D.C. Gardens to Visit this Fall

By Lynn Neagley. If your fall travel plans include the Washington, D.C. area, there are plenty of garden touring options available to...

Jun 30, 2019

Winners of SDHS Fair Awards

Each year the San Diego Horticultural Society recognizes meritorious garden exhibits at the Fair with a variety of awards. This year's...

Jun 30, 2019

MEETING REPORT: A Special Night at the Fair

By Lynn Langley. SDHS members enjoyed a special evening at the San Diego County Fair on Monday, June 10, as we viewed the beautiful...

Jun 30, 2019

Getting to know Alicia!

SDHS awarded two $1000 scholarships to students in the Cuyamaca College Ornamental Horticulture program this year. Alicia Raposa, who...

Jun 30, 2019

NEWS: New Garden Art at SDBG

By Lisa Reynolds. “Art is a harmony parallel with nature.” – Paul Cezanne, French Artist (1839 – 1906) San Diego Botanic Garden has a...

May 1, 2019

NEWS: Festivals and More in May at SDBG

By Lisa Reynolds. May is ‘blooming’ with activities and events at the San Diego Botanic Garden! This year, we’re looking forward to two...

May 1, 2019

NEWS: Garden Tours in May and June

By Mary James. May is dominated by perennial garden tour favorites, some now in their third decade of welcoming visitors to scenic and...

May 1, 2019

MEETING REPORT: April Meeting Report

By Sabine Prather. SDHS President Frank Mitzel opened the May meeting with an update on the next featured garden. Susan and Frank Oddo’s...

May 1, 2019

NEWS: IPM Training Seminar in May

The 19th Annual Integrated Pest Management Training for Landscape Professionals will be held on May 23, 7:30am – 3:00pm, at the Scottish...

May 1, 2019

NEWS: May Coffee in the Garden

Susan and Frank Oddo will open Birdsong, their beautiful Elfin Forest garden, to their fellow SDHS members on May 19, 2019. At Birdsong,...

Apr 1, 2019

NEWS: Super Bloom Photo Essay

By Rachel Cobb. If you missed this year's super bloom, or if you were there but would like to enjoy it again, here are some photos taken...

Mar 31, 2019

FROM THE BOARD

By Frank Mitzel. The March monthly meeting was well attended despite the cold and rainy weather. Our speaker, Christopher Woods, was very...

Mar 1, 2019

NEWS: Foodscaping with Brie Arthur

By Lynn Langley. On Monday evening members and guests were treated to a sprightly presentation from horticulturalist and author, Brie...

Feb 1, 2019

NEWS: Local Gardens Bloom in Winter

Late winter and early spring are wonderful times to visit some of our nearby, low-water use, botanic gardens. Plants are blooming and the...

Jan 1, 2019

NEWS: Discounts for members

Pacific Horticulture offers SDHS members a special 20% discount when using the code SDHort19. Members receive Pacific Horticulture...

Jan 1, 2019

NEWS: 2019 Vista Garden Club Flower Show

The Vista Garden Club’s 85th Flower Show will take place May 4-5 in Vista. This year’s theme is “A Garden Cornucopia.” The Flower Show...

Jan 1, 2019

NEWS: Coffee in the Garden/Garden Party

Rick Bjorklund and Kevin are hosting their free annual succulent and cacti garden party on Sunday, January 20, 2019. Aloes should be in...

Dec 1, 2018

NEWS: Garden Books to Give this Season

If you are looking for the perfect gift for the holidays, why not choose a book from one of our recent SDHS speakers? Many of our...

Nov 1, 2018

NEWS: November Featured Garden and Studio Sale

On Saturday, November 10, join SDHS in the stunning garden of ceramist Laird Plumleigh in Encinitas. Laird's home was on the SDHS 2018...

Nov 1, 2018

NEWS: Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast

By Karen Krugman. It was a crisp, sunny fall morning when SDHS volunteers gathered at the San Diego Botanic Garden to celebrate their...

Nov 1, 2018

NEWS: Tree Stewards Needed

You can speak for the trees... The Balboa Park Conservancy is looking for volunteers to help preserve, protect, and renew Balboa Park’s...

Nov 1, 2018

NEWS: Plant and Pottery Garden Fair

November 17, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Front Garden of Christine Vargas 1730 Huey Lane, Alpine 91901 (619) 249-3032 Light Refreshments Served...

Sep 30, 2018

NEWS: PHS Tour of South Florida Gardens

Garden admirers don’t miss this rare opportunity to join PHS in South Florida on January 12-17, 2019. Our tour includes several famous...

Sep 30, 2018

NEWS: Invasive Tree Pests Workshop

The University of California Cooperative Extension will be holding an invasive tree pests workshop on Friday, October 19 in San Diego. ...

Sep 30, 2018

NEWS: Fundamentals of Horticultural Therapy

The Horticultural Therapy Institute is offering their Fundamentals of Horticultural Therapy course in San Diego this fall at the San...

Sep 1, 2018

NEWS: Fall Plant Sales in San Diego

The long, hot summer should soon be behind us. For those of us who have been eagerly awaiting the fall planting season, cooler weather...

Aug 31, 2018

NEWS: Floral Design Forum

The Palomar District of California Garden Clubs has announced the 26th Anniversary Season of their Floral Design Forum. The Forum is held...

Jul 31, 2018

NEWS: PHS Goes Digital

Beginning with the Fall 2018 issue, Pacific Horticulture magazine will be delivered in digital format to all PHS members for whom PHS has...

Jun 30, 2018

NEWS: Finding the Perfect Tree With SelecTree

By Susan Starr. Editor’s Note: With this article, we begin an occasional series on horticultural online resources. If you know of a...

Jun 30, 2018

NEWS: Garden Information Ambassadors Wanted: Share Your Plant Expertise at the Safari Park

By Susan LaFreniere. Hundreds of visitors a day! The San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s Nativescapes, Baja, and Old World Gardens are getting...

Jun 1, 2018

NEWS: Coffee in the Garden Party

You are invited to enjoy enjoy coffee in the garden of Christine Vargas at her home in Alpine on Saturday, June 16, from 9 AM to 3 PM....

Jun 1, 2018

PLANT OF THE MONTH: Common Myrtle is Not Just for Royalty

By Lisa Marun. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s recent royal wedding reminds us of the history and tradition that are inherent in such...

Jun 1, 2018

NEWS: Free Gardening Workshops

Summer is almost here, offering longer days and more time to improve our gardening skills. Upcoming free workshops include: San Diego...

Apr 30, 2018

NEWS: Photos of the Spring Garden Tour

Missed the tour? Want to see it again? Barbara Raub, our talented SDHS photographer, has captured the tour for you in beautiful...

Apr 30, 2018

NEWS: Volunteers Needed

We have two fun volunteer opportunities this month: Coffee in the Garden Greeters, docents and a parking director are needed for...

Apr 30, 2018

NEWS: Member Discounts to Garden Design and More!

Garden Design Magazine's Spring 2018 Issue is now shipping! Garden Design magazine readers are garden enthusiasts. They love the...

Apr 2, 2018

NEWS: Gottlieb Native Garden Tour

On March 18th, forty SDHS members traveled to Los Angeles to visit the beautiful Gottlieb Garden. The Garden, located on a hillside above...

Mar 31, 2018

NEWS: April Open Garden in Fallbrook

Wanda Mallen and Gary Vincent invite you to visit their labor of love in Fallbrook. As a prelude of what's to come, the unique metal art...

Mar 31, 2018

NEWS: Vendors and Partners Enliven March Meeting

Our Monday, March 12th meeting was even more eventful and fun than our regular meetings with the addition of vendors and community...

Mar 1, 2018

NEWS: Travel with SDBG

These Two Opportunities are Almost Sold Out. Register Today! Travel with Us Two Tours Led by Julian & Leslie Duval San Diego Botanic...

Mar 1, 2018

NEWS: Gardens, Plants, and Fun (for FREE)!

By Lucy Warren. Your garden is your pride and joy. Do you want to push it to the next level? Take it in a new direction? Come to the...

Mar 1, 2018

NEWS: March Succulent Plant and Pottery Marketplace

Mark your calendar for the Monday, March 12 meeting because it can’t be missed! Not only will Jeff Moore of Solana Succulents be speaking...