Let's Talk Plants!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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...

Rick Bjorlund and Kevin promise to once again put on a garden party that you don't want to miss. Rick and Kevin are hosting another free...