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SAN DIEGO FLORAL ASSOCIATION
Horticulture Calendar of Events
See below for a listing of workshops, classes, tours and other events that happen regularly.
Below is a list of the best gardening-related activities taking place across San Diego County. SDFA is not responsible for changes to dates or cancellations. Please be sure to check with each organization for updated information.
Do you have an event, class or meeting that you’d like to let California Garden readers know about? Email your information to the EDITOR. Space is limited —please get in touch today to ensure inclusion! Any late additions or changes will still be included on the website calendar. Please confirm all events; some may be held online, postponed or cancelled.
February
February 23
SAN DIEGO ROSE SOCIETY
When: 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sandiegorosesociety.com
February 24
UCCE Master Gardeners
When: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: mastergardenerssandiego.org
FALLBROOK GARDEN CLUB
When: 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Ln., Fallbrook
More information: fallbrookgardenclub.org
February 25
IKEBANA INTERNATIONAL SAN DIEGO CHAPTER #119
When: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
Program: Ikebana Demonstration FREE Admission
More information: ikebanasandiego.org
February 26
VILLAGE GARDEN CLUB OF LA JOLLA
When: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, 4321 Eastgate Mall, San Diego
More information: 858-454-4117, vgclj.com
MISSION HILLS GARDEN CLUB
When: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Mission Hills Nursery, 1525 Fort Stockton, San Diego
More information: missionhillsgardenclub.org
CALIFORNIA RARE FRUIT GROWERS, S. D. CHAPTER
When: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Social Hour, 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. business, presentation, fruit tasting & opportunity table
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: californiararefruitgrowerssandiegochapter@wildapricot.org
February 27
CROWN GARDEN CLUB OF CORONADO
When: 9:30 a.m.
Where: Winn Room, Coronado Public Library. 640 Orange Ave. Coronado
More information: crowngardenclubofcoronado.com
February 28
PALOMAR CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY
When: 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Park Avenue Community Center, 210 Park Ave., Escondido
More information: palomarcactus.org
March
March 2
SAN DIEGO MYCOLOGICAL SOCIETY
When: 6:45 p.m. Identification, 7:00 p.m. Program
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sdmyco.org
March 3
SAN DIEGO COUNTY ORCHID SOCIETY
When: Culture class 6:30 p.m.
General meeting 7:30 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sdorchids.com
March 4
PALOMAR ORCHID SOCIETY
When: 4:00 p.m.
Where: Room 108, Pine Avenue Community Center, 3209 Harding St, Carlsbad
More information: palomarorchid.org
March 5
FLOWER ARRANGERS GUILD OF SAN DIEGO
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Room 104, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
Design: North America – Panel Design
More information: dalerekus2@yahoo.com
March 6
CARLSBAD GARDEN CLUB
Flower Arranging Speaker: Leigh Haddad
When: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Carlsbad Dove Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad
More information: carlsbadgardenclub.org
VISTA GARDEN CLUB
When: 1:45 p.m.
What: Designing With Succulents by Debra Lee Baldwin
Where: Azalea Room at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista
More information: Vistagardenclub@gmail.com
californiagardenclubs.com/vistagardenclub/
March 6-7
WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN
TOMATOMANIA!
When: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Where: 12122 Cuyamaca College Drive West, El Cajon
More information: thegarden.org
March 7-8
OHARA SCHOOL OF IKEBANA
Annual Flower Show - The Beauty of Spring Flowers
Free admission
When: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: ikebanasandiego.org
March 8
SAN DIEGO BONSAI CLUB, INC.
When: Check website
Where: Rooms 101 and 104, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sandiegobonsaiclub.com
SAN DIEGO IRIS SOCIETY
When: 1:00 p.m.
Where: 9906 Maine Avenue, Lakeside
More information: sandiegoirissociety.org
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PLUMERIA SOCIETY
When: 1:00 p.m.
Where: Jean Farb Middle School, 4880 La Cuenta Drive, San Diego
More information: southerncaliforniaplumeriasociety.com
March 10
SAN DIEGO GERANIUM SOCIETY
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: 858-472-0540
sdgeranium.org
March 11
POWAY VALLEY GARDEN CLUB
Growing Opportunities: A Second Chance.
Speaker: April Lowe
When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: Templars Hall, Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd., Poway
More information: powayvalleygardenclub.org
BONITA VALLEY GARDEN CLUB
When: 9:30 a.m.
Where: St. John’s Episcopal Church, Community Room, 760 1st Avenue, Chula Vista
More information: bvgardenclub.org
POINT LOMA GARDEN CLUB
When: 9:30 a.m. – Noon
Where: All Souls Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd., San Diego
More information: plgc.org
RAMONA GARDEN CLUB
When: Board Meeting- 10:00 a.m. - General Meeting- Noon
Speaker: Debby Dunn, Landscape Design and Best Plants for Your Landscape
Where: Mountain Valley Church, 1191 Meadowlark Way, Ramona
More information: ramonagardenclub.com
SAN DIEGO EPIPHYLLUM SOCIETY
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sdepis.org
March 12
SAN DIEGO FLORAL ASSOCIATION
Class Decoupaged Flower Vase
Learn how to use decoupage to create a stunning arrangement with leucospermums.
Instructor: Carole Leap of Blooms in Bliss
Class Fee: $50 for members, $55 for non-members
When: 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Where: Casa Del Prado, Room 104, Balba Park
More information: sandiegofloral.org
PARADISE GARDENERS
When: 10:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Where: Skyline Hills Branch Library, 7900 Paradise Valley Rd, San Diego
More information: ParadiseGardeners.org
March 14
SAN DIEGO BROMELIAD SOCIETY
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Room 104. Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sandiegobromeliadsociety.org
SAN DIEGO CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY
When: 1:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sdcss.net
March 16
SAN DIEGO ROSE SOCIETY
When: 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sandiegorosesociety.com
March 17
LA JOLLA GARDEN CLUB
When: 1:00 p.m.
Where: La Jolla Woman’s Club, 7791 Draper Ave, La Jolla
Program: “Art In Bloom”
More information: lajollagardenclub.org
CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY, SAN DIEGO CHAPTER
When: 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: 760-434-5033, cnpssd.org
March 19
BERNARDO GARDENERS
When: 12:30 p.m.
Where: Rancho Bernardo Swim & Tennis Club, 16955 Bernardo Oaks Dr., San Diego
More information: bernardogardeners.org
SAN DIEGO FERN SOCIETY
When: Check website
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sandiegofernsociety.com
March 21
UC Master Gardeners
Spring Gardening at Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead
When: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead, 12655 Sunset Dr., Escondido
More information: mastergardenersd.org/spring-event
March 21-22
IKEBANA INTERNATIONAL SAN DIEGO CHAPTER #119
58th Annual Spring Show- Ikebana Rocks
When: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: ikebanasandiego.org
March 24
UCCE Master Gardeners
When: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101. Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: mastergardenerssandiego.org
March 25
CALIFORNIA RARE FRUIT GROWERS, S. D. CHAPTER
When: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Social Hour, 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. business, presentation, fruit tasting & opportunity table
Where: NEW: San Diego Youth Services Location - 3845 Spring Drive, Spring Valley, CA 91977
More information: californiararefruitgrowerssandiegochapter.wildapricot.org
March 26
CROWN GARDEN CLUB OF CORONADO
When: 9:30 a.m.
Where: Winn Room, Coronado Public Library. 640 Orange Ave., Coronado
Speaker: Coastal Bee Conservation, Dominick Joseph
More information: crowngardenclubofcoronado.com
VILLAGE GARDEN CLUB OF LA JOLLA
When: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, 4321 Eastgate Mall, San Diego
More information: 858-454-4117, vgclj.com
MISSION HILLS GARDEN CLUB
When: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Mission Hills Nursery, 1525 Fort Stockton, San Diego
More information: missionhillsgardenclub.org
March 28
PALOMAR CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY
When: 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Park Avenue Community Center, 210 Park Ave., Escondido
More information: palomarcactus.org
March 29
SAN DIEGO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
SDHS / APLD Garden Tour
A Diverse Tableau GARDENS OF POINT LOMA AND CORONADO
More information: sdhort.org
April
April 1
FALLBROOK GARDEN CLUB
When: 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Ln., Fallbrook, 92028
More information: fallbrookgardenclub.org
PALOMAR ORCHID SOCIETY
When: 4:00 p.m.
Where: Room 108, Pine Avenue Community Center, 3209 Harding St, Carlsbad
More information: palomarorchid.org
April 2
FLOWER ARRANGERS GUILD OF SAN DIEGO
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Room 104, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
Design: South America – Tapestry Design
More information: dalerekus2@yahoo.com
April 3
CARLSBAD GARDEN CLUB
When: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Birds, Bees and Butterflies!
Speaker: Bill Toone from EcoConservation
Where: Carlsbad Dove Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad
More information: carlsbadgardenclub.org
April 6
SAN DIEGO MYCOLOGICAL SOCIETY
When: 6:45 p.m. Identification, 7:00 p.m. Program
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sdmyco.org
April 7
SAN DIEGO COUNTY ORCHID SOCIETY
When: Culture class 6:30 p.m., General meeting 7:30 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sdorchids.com
April 8
POWAY VALLEY GARDEN CLUB
When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: Templars Hall, Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd., Poway
Growing and Using Tomatoes and Herbs, Farmer Roy
More information: powayvalleygardenclub.org
BONITA VALLEY GARDEN CLUB
When: 9:30 a.m.
Where: St. John’s Episcopal Church Community Room, 760 1st Avenue, Chula Vista
More information: bvgardenclub.org
POINT LOMA GARDEN CLUB
When: 9:30 a.m. – Noon
Where: All Souls Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd., San Diego
More information: plgc.org
RAMONA GARDEN CLUB
When: Board Meeting- 10:00 a.m.
General Meeting- Noon
Speaker: Cindy Brueck, Edible Landscapes and Toxic Plants
Where: Mountain Valley Church, 1191 Meadowlark Way, Ramona
More information: ramonagardenclub.com
SAN DIEGO EPIPHYLLUM SOCIETY
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sdepis.org
April 9
PARADISE GARDENERS
When: 10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Where: Skyline Hills Branch Library, 7900 Paradise Valley Rd, San Diego
More information: ParadiseGardeners.org
SAN DIEGO FLORAL ASSOCIATION
Succulent Dish Arrangement (pot in pot)
Create a professional succulent arrangement using the pot-in-pot technique.
Instructor: Sonja Detrinidad of Partly Sunny Projects
Class Fee: $50 for members, $55 for non-members
When: 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Where: Casa Del Prado, Room 104, Balba Park
More information: sandiegofloral.org
April 11–12
2026 CNPS San Diego Native Garden Tour
When: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
City of San Diego private gardens south of I-8 and west of SR-125
Self-guided, two-day tour (Sat: Southern SD · Sun: Northern SD)
Tickets on sale now · $40 early bird through Jan 31 · $45 regular starting Feb 1
More information: Silke Gathmann, gardentour@cnpssd.org
April 11
SAN DIEGO BROMELIAD SOCIETY
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Room 104, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sandiegobromeliadsociety.org
SAN DIEGO CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY
When: 1:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sdcss.net
April 12
SAN DIEGO BONSAI CLUB, INC.
When: Check website
Where: Rooms 101 and 104, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sandiegobonsaiclub.com
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PLUMERIA SOCIETY
When: 1:00 p.m.
Where: Jean Farb Middle School, 4880 La Cuenta Drive, San Diego
More information: southerncaliforniaplumeriasociety.com
SAN DIEGO IRIS SOCIETY
SDIS Birthday Party
When: 1:00 p.m.
Where: 9906 Maine Avenue, Lakeside
More information: sandiegoirissociety.org
April 14
SAN DIEGO GERANIUM SOCIETY
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: 858-472-0540
sdgeranium.org
April 15
SAN DIEGO FLORAL ASSOCIATION Quarterly Meeting
When: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where: Casa Del Prado, Room 101, Balba Park
More information: sandiegofloral.org
April 16
SAN DIEGO FERN SOCIETY
When: Check website
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sandiegofernsociety.com
April 18
SAN DIEGO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
When: 1:30 p.m.
Where: 17170 Bernardo Center Dr., San Diego
More information: sdhort.org
April 18-19
SAN DIEGO COUNTY ORCHID SOCIETY SHOW
When: Saturday, Noon-6:00 p.m., Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Admission is free.
Where: Room 101 and patio A, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sdorchids.com
April 20
SAN DIEGO ROSE SOCIETY
When: 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sandiegorosesociety.com
April 21
LA JOLLA GARDEN CLUB
When: 1:00 p.m.
Where: La Jolla Woman’s Club, 7791 Draper Ave, La Jolla
Program: “Art in Bloom” – A member's Art & Flower Show.
More information: lajollagardenclub.org
CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY, SAN DIEGO CHAPTER
When: 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: 760-434-5033
cnpssd.org
April 22
IKEBANA INTERNATIONAL SAN DIEGO CHAPTER #119
Ikebana Demonstration by Sachiko Kohatsu, Ikenobo School
When: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: ikebanasandiego.org
CALIFORNIA RARE FRUIT GROWERS, S. D. CHAPTER
When: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Social Hour, 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. business, presentation, fruit tasting & opportunity table
Where: NEW: San Diego Youth Services Location - 3845 Spring Drive, Spring Valley, CA 91977
More information: californiararefruitgrowerssandiegochapter.wildapricot.org
April 23
VILLAGE GARDEN CLUB OF LA JOLLA
When: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, 4321 Eastgate Mall, San Diego
More information: 858-454-4117, vgclj.com
CROWN GARDEN CLUB OF CORONADO
When: 9:30 a.m.
Where: Winn Room, Coronado Public Library. 640 Orange Ave., Coronado
More information: crowngardenclubofcoronado.com
MISSION HILLS GARDEN CLUB
When: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Mission Hills Nursery, 1525 Fort Stockton, San Diego
More information: missionhillsgardenclub.org
April 25
PALOMAR CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY
When: 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Park Avenue Community Center, 210 Park Ave., Escondido
More information: palomarcactus.org
April 28
UCCE Master Gardeners
When: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: mastergardenerssandiego.org
FALLBROOK GARDEN CLUB
When: 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Ln., Fallbrook
More information: fallbrookgardenclub.org
Walks, Tours & Garden Events
OpenTreeMap: A Tree Tracking App for Your Phone
The public is invited to watch Tree Balboa Park’s progress and learn interesting facts about all the park’s trees by downloading the OpenTreeMap app at the Google Play or iTunes store and selecting “San Diego Tree Tracker” to begin exploring (or view in your web browser). After zooming in on the Balboa Park area of the map, tap on a specific tree location to learn the tree’s name, dimensions, condition, environmental benefits profile, and more. Deeper content and a full report on the park’s tree inventory will be updated periodically.
San Diego Botanic Garden Tour
Free with admission.
When: Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m..
Sundays, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Meet the volunteer tour guide in front of the restrooms across from the entrance to Hamilton Children’s Garden.
Where: 300 Quail Gardens Drive (at Ecke Ranch Road), Encinitas, CA
More Information: sdbg.org/programs/guided-tours
The Water Conservation Garden TOUR
The mission of The Water Conservation Garden is to educate and inspire through excellent exhibits and programs that promote water conservation and the sustainable use of related natural resources.
When: Tuesday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Saturday - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr. West, El Cajon
More Information: http://thegarden.org
Balboa Park Events
San Diego Japanese Friendship Garden
The Japanese Friendship Garden (JFG) is an expression of friendship between San Diego and its sister city, Yokohama. It illustrates two cultures and creates an immersive experience of Japanese culture. JFG’s design is based on centuries-old Japanese techniques adapted to San Diego’s climate. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for Seniors (65+), and military with ID. Children younger than 6 are admitted free.
When: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Where: San Diego Japanese Friendship Garden, 2215 Pan American Road, Balboa Park, San Diego
More Information: niwa.org
Balboa Park Docent Tours
Forever Balboa Park offers free, history-oriented guided walking tours through Balboa Park.
When: 11:00 a.m. Tuesdays and second, fourth and fifth Fridays
Where: Balboa Park Visitor Center, 1549 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
More Information: balboapark.org
Balboa Park Heritage Tours
Join the Committee of One Hundred volunteer guides for their tour
When: 11:00 a.m. first and third Fridays
Where: Balboa Park Visitor Center, 1549 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
More Information: balboapark.org
Balboa Park Visitor Information Line
619-239-0512, ext. 8
San Diego Natural History Museum Canyoneer Walks
Guided tours are happening again but advance reservations for each tour are required.
More Information: sdnhm.org/education/naturalists-of-all-ages/canyoneer-hikes/
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