SAN DIEGO FLORAL ASSOCIATION

Horticulture Calendar of Events

See below for a listing of workshops, classes, tours and other events that happen on a recurring basis.

Below is a listing of the best gardening-related activities taking place all over San Diego County. SDFA is not responsible for change of dates or cancelations. Please be sure to check with each organization for update information.

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April 

April 23

IKEBANA INTERNATIONAL SAN DIEGO CHAPTER 119  MEETING
When:  10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Where: Room #101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
Program: SPECIAL PROGRAM - Free Admission
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: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: crfgsd.org

April 24

CROWN GARDEN CLUB OF CORONADO
When: 9:30 a.m.
Where: Winn Room, Coronado Public Library. 640 Orange Ave., Coronado
Program: Chuck McClung, Grow tomatoes all year long! 
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

April 24-27 

SAN DIEGO MUSEUM OF ART   
Art Alive 2025  Celebrating Art & Architecture
More information: sdmart.org/artalive/

April 25-26 

2025 Spring Show and Sale
SAN DIEGO BONSAI CLUB, INC.
When: Saturday April 26, 2025  10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday April 27, 2025  10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Rooms 101 and 104, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sandiegobonsaiclub.com

April 26 

PALOMAR CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY
Dr. Craig Kolodge, Phd from San Pasqual Valley Soils to speak about developing healthy soil for cactus and succulents. The meeting is free. Arrive at 11:30 at our new location: Grace Presbyterian Church, 1450   E. Vista Way, Vista in the Fellowship Room. For more information, send email to info@palomarcactus.org or visit the Society website at www.palomarcactus.org.

When: 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Grace Presbyterian Church,1450 East Vista Way, Vista
More information: palomarcactus.org

MISSION HILLS GARDEN CLUB
When: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Mission Hills Nursery, 1525 Fort Stockton, San Diego
More information: missionhillsgardenclub.org

BONITA VALLEY GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL PLANT SALE
SATURDAY APRIL 26, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
AT BONITA MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER
4355 Bonita Rd, Bonita, CA 91902
Proceeds benefit students at Cuyamaca College and Southwestern College
Vegetables, annual and perennial flowers, succulents, ferns, houseplants,
all at bargain prices. Mothers Day gifts, garden art & accessories
More information: curriesusanr@gmail.com

CARLSBAD GARDEN CLUB
Plant Sale
When: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: La Costa Coffee Roasters, 6965 El Camino Real, Carlsbad​, Plaza Paseo Real
More information: carlsbadgardenclub.org

April 29

FALLBROOK GARDEN CLUB
When: 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Ln., Fallbrook, 92028
More information: fallbrookgardenclub.org

May

May 1

FLOWER ARRANGERS GUILD OF SAN DIEGO
When: 10:00 a.m.
Botanical Building – Construction Design
Where: Room 104, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: dalerekus2@yahoo.com

SAN DIEGO BONSAI CLUB, INC.
When: Check website
Where: Annual Bonsai Pavilion Picnic
More information: sandiegobonsaiclub.com

University Heights Garden Club
Summertime Gardening Seminar
When: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Alice Birney Elementary School - auditorium (located on Campus Ave side)
4345 Campus Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116
REGISTER: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/summertime-gardening-with-uh-garden-club 
More information: universityheightsgardenclub@gmail.com

May 2

CARLSBAD GARDEN CLUB
When: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Carlsbad Dove Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad
More information: carlsbadgardenclub.org

May 3 

BERNARDO GARDENERS
Bernardo Gardeners 2025 Spring Garden Tour
When: 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: See website
More information: bernardogardeners.org

May 3-4

SAN DIEGO IRIS SOCIETY
SDIS Spring Show & Potted Iris Sale
When: Saturday, May 3 - open to the public at 12 p.m.
Sunday, May 4 - open to the public at 10 a.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sandiegoirissociety.org

May 5 

SAN DIEGO MYCOLOGICAL SOCIETY
When: 6:45 p.m. Identification
7:00 p.m. Lecture
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sdmyco.org

May 6

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

May 7

SOUTHWESTERN JUDGES COUNCIL MEETING
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Rancho Bernardo Library
17110 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego CA
More information: Diana Drummey

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

May 8

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

May 10

MISSION HILLS GARDEN WALK
When: See website and social media
More information: missionhillsgardenclub.org

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

POWAY VALLEY GARDEN CLUB
Flower Show and Plant Sale
When: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where: Templars Hall, Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd., Poway
More information: powayvalleygardenclub.org

SAN DIEGO CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY
When: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sdcss.net

May 10-11

SAN DIEGO EPIPHYLLUM SOCIETY
Mother’s Day Epiphyllum Hybrid (epi) Flower Show
When: Sales: May 10-11, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Show: May 11, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sdepis.org

May 13

SAN DIEGO GERANIUM SOCIETY
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: 858-472-0540, sdgeranium.org

May 14 

POWAY VALLEY GARDEN CLUB
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
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

May 15

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

May 17

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

FALLBROOK GARDEN CLUB
Garden Tour - “Strolling Through Our Hidden Gardens”
When: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: See website for details and tickets
More information: fallbrookgardenclub.org

May 17-18

SAN DIEGO GERANIUM SOCIETY
GERANIUM SHOW & SALE
When: Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: 858-472-0540, sdgeranium.org

May 19

SAN DIEGO ROSE SOCIETY
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Inez Grant Park Memorial Garden, 2125 Park Blvd, San Diego
More information: sandiegorosesociety.com

May 20

LA JOLLA GARDEN CLUB
Our Annual Scholarship Luncheon
Members Only
More information: lajollagardenclub.org

CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY, SAN DIEGO CHAPTER
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: 760-434-5033, cnpssd.org

May 22

MISSION HILLS GARDEN CLUB
When: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Mission Hills Nursery, 1525 Fort Stockton, San Diego
More information: missionhillsgardenclub.org

CROWN GARDEN CLUB OF CORONADO
When: 9:30 a.m.
Where: Winn Room, Coronado Public Library. 640 Orange Ave., Coronado
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

May 24

PALOMAR CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY
Annual Spring Festival Plant Show & Sale
When: 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Grace Presbyterian Church, 1450 East Vista Way, Vista
More information: palomarcactus.org

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

May 24-25

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PLUMERIA SOCIETY
SCPS Plumeria Cutting Sale
When: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: southerncaliforniaplumeriasociety.com

May 27

FALLBROOK GARDEN CLUB
When: 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Ln., Fallbrook, 92028
More information: fallbrookgardenclub.org

May 28

IKEBANA INTERNATIONAL SAN DIEGO CHAPTER 119 MEETING
When: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: Room #101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
Program: Ikebana Demonstration by Sachiko Kohatsu, Ikenobo School
Koto by Yuki Easter
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: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: crfgsd.org

June 

June 1 

SAN DIEGO BONSAI CLUB, INC.
When: See website
Demo Artist Cesar Ordonez, Olive Yamadori Development
Where: Rooms 101 and 104, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sandiegobonsaiclub.com

June 2

SAN DIEGO MYCOLOGICAL SOCIETY
When: 6:45 p.m. Identification, 7:00 p.m. Lecture
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sdmyco.org

June 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

June 4

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

June 5

FLOWER ARRANGERS GUILD OF SAN DIEGO
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Room 104, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
Year End Luncheon - Details TBA
More information: dalerekus2@yahoo.com

June 6 

VISTA GARDEN CLUB
When: 1:45 p.m.
Where: Gloria McClellan Senior Center, back building Brengle Terrace Park, Vista
More information: californiagardenclubs.com/vistagardenclub/

CHULA VISTA GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE
In collaboration with the Friends of the Chula Vista Library Book Sale
When: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. No Entry fees
Where: Chula Vista Public Library, Civic Center Branch, 365 F Street, Chula Vista, CA  91910
More information: CVGardenClub619@gmail.com

June 7-8 

SAN DIEGO CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY
Summer Show and Sale
When: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sdcss.net

June 8

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PLUMERIA SOCIETY
When: 1:00 p.m.
Where: Jean Farb Middle School, 4880 La Cuenta Drive, San Diego
More information: southerncaliforniaplumeriasociety.com

June 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

June 11

POWAY VALLEY GARDEN CLUB
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
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

June 12

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

San Diego Floral Association Class ENGLISH GARDEN BASKET ARRANGEMENT Make & Take When: 10 a.m. - Noon Class Fee: $25 for members, $30 for non members Instructor: Suzanne Johnson Where: Casa Del Prado Room 104, Balboa Park More information: See Classes

June 14

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

June 15

SAN DIEGO IRIS SOCIETY
SDIS General Meeting - Spring Show Awards, Ice Cream Social & Officer Elections
When: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Where: 9906 Maine Avenue, Lakeside
More information: sandiegoirissociety.org

June 16

SAN DIEGO ROSE SOCIETY
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Inez Grant Park Memorial Garden. 2125 Park Blvd, San Diego
More information: sandiegorosesociety.com

June 17

LA JOLLA GARDEN CLUB
When: 1:00 p.m.
Where: La Jolla Woman’s Club, 7791 Draper Ave, La Jolla
More information: lajollagardenclub.org 

CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY, SAN DIEGO CHAPTER
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: 760-434-5033, cnpssd.org

June 18

SAN DIEGO FLORAL ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL MEETING AND PROGRAM
EMPOWERING AND CELEBRATING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

Join us in celebrating our very own SDFA-affiliated and other women entrepreneurs. 

When: 5:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101 Casa del Prado, 1650 El Prado
More information: See Meeting Page

June 19 

SAN DIEGO FERN SOCIETY
When: See website for details.
Where: North Park Garden Visit
More information: sandiegofernsociety.com 

June 21

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

June 22

MISSION HILLS GARDEN CLUB
When: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Mission Hills Nursery, 1525 Fort Stockton, San Diego
More information: missionhillsgardenclub.org

June 24

FALLBROOK GARDEN CLUB
When: 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Ln., Fallbrook, 92028
More information: fallbrookgardenclub.org

June 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: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: crfgsd.org

June 28 

PALOMAR CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY
When: 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Grace Presbyterian Church, 1450 East Vista Way, Vista
More information: palomarcactus.org

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