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.

November

November 24

BRIDGE & BAY GARDEN CLUB
When: 9:30 a.m.
Where: Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado
More information: bbgc92118.com

November 25

UCCE Master Gardeners
When: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: Room 101. Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: mastergardenerssandiego.org

November 26

CALIFORNIA RARE FRUIT GROWERS, S. D. CHAPTER
When: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: californiararefruitgrowerssandiegochapter.wildapricot.org/

November 27 

CROWN GARDEN CLUB OF CORONADO
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Winn Room, Coronado Library, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado
More information: CrownGardenClub@cagardenclubs.org

December

December 1 

SAN DIEGO MYCOLOGICAL SOCIETY
When: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sdmyco.org

CALIFORNIA RARE FRUIT GROWERS, S. D. CHAPTER
When: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: californiararefruitgrowerssandiegochapter.wildapricot.org/

December 2

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 

December 3 

PALOMAR ORCHID SOCIETY
When: 4:00 p.m.
Where: Gowland Meeting Room, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad
More information: palomarorchid.org

December 4-6 

SAN DIEGO FLORAL ASSOCIATION
2025 Festival of Trees
Rooted in Wonder
When: see web page
Where: Casa del Prado, Room 101
More information: SanDiegoFloral.org

December 4 

DOS VALLES GARDEN CLUB
When: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Where: St. Stephen Meeting Hall, 28933 Cole Grade Rd, Valley Center
More information: dosvallesgardenclub.com

FLOWER ARRANGERS GUILD OF SAN DIEGO
December Nights- Festival of Trees
No Meeting - web page
More information: dalerekus2@yahoo.com 

December 5

VISTA GARDEN CLUB
When: 1:45 p.m.
Where: McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista
Program: Dennis Mudd – “Native Plants”
More information: californiagardenclubs.com/vistagardenclub/ 

CARLSBAD GARDEN CLUB
Check website for details
When: 1:00 p.m.
Where: Dove Library, Gowland Room, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad
More information: info@carlsbadgardenclub.org

December 7

SAN DIEGO FERN SOCIETY
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sandiegofernsociety.com

December 9 

FALLBROOK GARDEN CLUB
When: Check website (Members Only)
Where: Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Ln., Fallbrook
More information: fallbrookgardenclub.org 

SAN DIEGO GERANIUM SOCIETY
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Room 104, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sdgeranium.org

December 10 

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

POWAY VALLEY GARDEN CLUB
Event: Holiday Luncheon & White Elephant Silent Auction
When: 10:00 a.m. See website for details
Where: Templars Hall, Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd., Poway
More information: powayvalleygardenclub.org

POINT LOMA GARDEN CLUB
Annual Holiday Tea and Bazaar
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: All Souls Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd., San Diego
More information: plgc.org

RAMONA GARDEN CLUB
Trivia Game and Holiday Potluck Luncheon
When: 11:30 a.m Check-in Noon: Meeting Begins
Where: Mountain Valley Church, 1191 Meadowlark Way, Ramona
More information: ramonagardenclub.com

SAN DIEGO EPIPHYLLUM SOCIETY
When: 7:30 p.m. Check website for holiday details.
Room 101 Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sdepis.org

December 11

SAN DIEGO FLORAL ASSOCIATION
Narcissus For The New Year
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Room 104, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
Class Fee: $25 for members, $30 for non-members
Instructor: Suzanne Johnson

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VILLAGE GARDEN CLUB OF LA JOLLA
SPEAKER: René Van Rems
When: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Members Only)
Where: Congregation Beth Israel Temple, 9001 Towne Centre Drive, San Diego
More information: 858-454-4117, vgclj.com

December 13 

PARADISE GARDENERS
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Skyline Hills Branch Library, 7900 Paradise Valley Rd, San Diego
More information: ParadiseGardeners.org

SAN DIEGO CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY
When: 1:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sdcss.net

December 14

SAN DIEGO BONSAI CLUB, INC.
Program: Trident Maple Madness with Andrew Robson
When: Check Website
Where: Room 101, 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

December 16 

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

December 19

IKEBANA INTERNATIONAL SAN DIEGO CHAPTER #119
HOLIDAY SHOWCASE - Free Admission
When: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: ikebanasandiego.org 

December 20 

SAN DIEGO BROMELIAD SOCIETY
When: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Room 104. Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sandiegobromeliadsociety.org

SAN DIEGO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
When: 1:30 p.m.
Where: San Diego Oasis, 17170 Bernardo Center Dr.
More information: sdhort.org

December 23 

UCCE Master Gardeners
When: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: mastergardenerssandiego.org

December 27

PALOMAR CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY
When: 11:00 a.m.
Where: Grace Presbyterian Church,1450 East Vista Way, Vista
More information: palomarcactus.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 select “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 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 into 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+) students, and military with I.D. 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 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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Do you have an event, class or meeting that you’d like to let California Garden readers know about? If so, please email the editor with your group’s name, the meeting date and time, meeting place, any applicable fees, event program and contact information. Space is limited, so please get in touch today to ensure inclusion! 
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