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SAN DIEGO FLORAL ASSOCIATION
Horticulture Calendar of Events
See below for a list of workshops, classes, tours and other events that take place 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 canceled.
SEPTEMBER
September 1
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
September 2
SEVEN OAKS GARDEN CLUB
Speaker: Cynthia Myers - San Diego Humane Society
The Bountiful Benefit of Bats in the Ecosystem and Garden.
When: 11:30 am to 2:00 pm
Where: Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive, San Diego
More information: sevenoaksgardenclub@gmail.com, http://tinyurl.com/42sddp44 or www.7oaksrb.com
PALOMAR ORCHID SOCIETY
When: 4:00 p.m.
Where: Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad
More information: palomarorchid.org
September 3
FLOWER ARRANGERS GUILD OF SAN DIEGO
Paul Revere’s Ride - Stretch Design (Revolutionary War Began - April, 1775)
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Room 104, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: dalerekus2@yahoo.com
September 4
CARLSBAD GARDEN CLUB
When: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Where: Dove Library, Gowland Room, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad
More information: carlsbadgardenclub.org
VISTA GARDEN CLUB
Kathryn Blankinship, “Growing and Care of Camellias”
When: Noon
Where: McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista
More information: californiagardenclubs.com/vistagardenclub/
September 5 & 6
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PLUMERIA SOCIETY
Annual Festival
When: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Where: Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
Free and open to the public
More information: southerncaliforniaplumeriasociety.com
September 7
SAN DIEGO MYCOLOGICAL SOCIETY
When: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Check Website
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sdmyco.org
September 8
DOS VALLES GARDEN CLUB
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: St. Stephen’s Church Hall, Cole Grade Rd, Valley Center
More information: dosvallesgardenclub.com
PARADISE GARDENERS
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Skyline Hills Branch Library, 7900 Paradise Valley Rd, San Diego
More information: ParadiseGardeners.org
SAN DIEGO GERANIUM SOCIETY
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Room 104, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sdgeranium.org
September 9
POWAY VALLEY GARDEN CLUB
When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: Templars Hall, Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd., Poway
More information: powayvalleygardenclub.org
POINT LOMA GARDEN CLUB
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: All Souls Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd., San Diego
More information: plgc.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
RAMONA GARDEN CLUB
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.
Room 101 Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sdepis.org
September 10
SAN DIEGO FLORAL ASSOCIATION
DIVINE DRIED MATERIALS Bouquet Make & Take
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Room 104, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
Class Fee: $25 for members, $45 for non-members
Instructor: Suzanne Johnson
More information: Register Now
September 12
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
September 13
SAN DIEGO BONSAI CLUB, INC.
John Jackson Ficus burtt-davyi - follow-up
When: check website
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sandiegobonsaiclub.com
September 15
LA JOLLA GARDEN CLUB
“Connecting students, environment, and community: Abraxas High School Garden Kitchen” - Bob Lutticken, Biology/Ag/Aquaponics Teacher, Abraxas HS-Poway
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: 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: 760-434-5033, cnpssd.org
September 17
CHULA VISTA GARDEN CLUB
When: 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Norman Park Senior Center, 270 F Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910
More information: CVGardenclub619@gmail.com IG: @ChulaVistaGardenClub
BERNARDO GARDENERS
When: 12:30 p.m.
Where: Rancho Bernardo Swim & Tennis Club, 16955 Bernardo Oaks Drive
More information: bernardogardeners.org
SAN DIEGO CAMELLIA SOCIETY
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: socalcamelliasociety.org
September 19-20
SAN DIEGO IRIS SOCIETY
Fall Iris Rhizome Sale
When: Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Open To The Public - Free Admission
Room 101, Casa Del Prado, Balboa Park
https://sites.google.com/site/sandiegoirissociety/
September 19
SAN DIEGO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
When: 1:30 p.m.
Where: San Diego Oasis, 17170 Bernardo Center Dr.
More information: sdhort.org
September 20
UCCE Master Gardeners
Fall Plant Sale - See back cover
When: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: Room 101. Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: mastergardenerssandiego.org
September 21
SAN DIEGO ROSE SOCIETY
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sandiegorosesociety.com
September 22
UCCE Master Gardeners
When: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101. Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: mastergardenerssandiego.org
September 23
IKEBANA INTERNATIONAL SAN DIEGO
CHAPTER #119
59th Annual Teachers’ Showcase FREE Admission
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 p.m.
Where: San Diego Youth Services, 3845 Spring Drive, Spring Valley, CA
More information: californiararefruitgrowerssandiegochapter.wildapricot.org
September 24
VILLAGE GARDEN CLUB OF LA JOLLA
When: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: Mount Soledad Presbyterian Church, 6551 Soledad Mountain Rd, La Jolla
More information: 858-454-4117, vgclj.com
CROWN GARDEN CLUB OF CORONADO
Ikebana Japanese Art of Floral Design (Speaker: Deborah Warriner)
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Winn Room, Coronado Library, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado
More information: CrownGardenClub@cagardenclubs.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
September 26-27
BONSAI SHOW & SALE
When: Saturday, September 26, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sunday, September 27, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101. Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
Free to the public
More information: sandiegobonsaiclub.com/show.html
September 26
PALOMAR CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY
When: 11:00 a.m.
Where: Grace Presbyterian Church, 1450 East Vista Way, Vista
More information: palomarcactus.org
September 27
SAN DIEGO FERN SOCIETY
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sandiegofernsociety.com
September 28
BRIDGE & BAY GARDEN CLUB
When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado
More information: bbgc92118.com
September 29
FALLBROOK GARDEN CLUB
When: 12:45 p.m. – Social, 1:00 p.m. – Business, 2:00 p.m. – Program
Where: Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Ln., Fallbrook
More information: fallbrookgardenclub.org
OCTOBER
October 1
FLOWER ARRANGERS GUILD OF SAN DIEGO
United We Stand - Grouped Mass Design (The Declaration of Independence – July, 1776)
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Room 104, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: dalerekus2@yahoo.com
October 2
VISTA GARDEN CLUB
Program: Jeff Moore, Solana Succulents “Fabulous Succulents”
When: Noon
Where: McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista
More information: californiagardenclubs.com/vistagardenclub/
October 5
SAN DIEGO MYCOLOGICAL SOCIETY
When: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sdmyco.org
October 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
October 7
SEVEN OAKS GARDEN CLUB
Speaker: Adam Quigley - Kellogg Soils
Using the Right Soils for Your Plants.
When: 11:30 am to 2:00 pm.
Where: Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive, San Diego
More information: sevenoaksgardenclub@gmail.com, http://tinyurl.com/42sddp44 or www.7oaksrb.com
PALOMAR ORCHID SOCIETY
When: 4:00 p.m.
Where: Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad
More information: palomarorchid.org
October 8
PARADISE GARDENERS
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Skyline Hills Branch Library, 7900 Paradise Valley Rd, San Diego
More information: ParadiseGardeners.org
SAN DIEGO FLORAL ASSOCIATION
Succulent Bonsai - class
Class Fee: $50 for members, $55 for non-members
Instructor: Carole Leap of Blooms in Bliss
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Room 104, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sandiegofloral.org/classes
October 10
SAN DIEGO BROMELIAD SOCIETY
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Room 104. Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sandiegobromeliadsociety.org
CARLSBAD GARDEN CLUB
When: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Dove Library, Gowland Room, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad
More information: carlsbadgardenclub.org
SAN DIEGO CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY
When: Check Website
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sdcss.net
OCTOBER 11
SAN DIEGO IRIS SOCIETY
When: 1:00 p.m.
Where: 9906 Maine Avenue, Lakeside
More information: sandiegoirissociety.org
SAN DIEGO BONSAI CLUB, INC.
Picnic and Auction
When: Check Website
Where: Lake Poway, 14644 Lake Poway Road, Poway
More information: sandiegobonsaiclub.com
October 13
DOS VALLES GARDEN CLUB
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: St. Stephen’s Church Hall, 31020 Cole Grade Rd, Valley Center
More information: dosvallesgardenclub.com
SAN DIEGO GERANIUM SOCIETY
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Room 104, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sdgeranium.org
October 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: 10:00 a.m.
Where: All Souls Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd., San Diego
More information: plgc.org
RAMONA GARDEN CLUB
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.
Room 101 Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sdepis.org
OCTOBER 15
CHULA VISTA GARDEN CLUB
When: 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Norman Park Senior Center, 270 F Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910
More information: CVGardenclub619@gmail.com IG: @ChulaVistaGardenClub
BERNARDO GARDENERS
When: 12:30 p.m.
Where: Rancho Bernardo Swim & Tennis Club, 16955 Bernardo Oaks Drive
More information: bernardogardeners.org
SAN DIEGO CAMELLIA SOCIETY
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: socalcamelliasociety.org
October 16
SAN DIEGO FERN SOCIETY
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sandiegofernsociety.com
October 17
SAN DIEGO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
When: 1:30 p.m.
Where: San Diego Oasis 17170 Bernardo Center Dr.
More information: sdhort.org
OCTOBER 19
SAN DIEGO ROSE SOCIETY
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sandiegorosesociety.com
OCTOBER 20
LA JOLLA GARDEN CLUB
“Water Wise Plants that Bloom and Invite Pollinators” - Debby Dunn, San Diego Master Gardener Program
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: 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: 760-434-5033, cnpssd.org
OCTOBER 21
SAN DIEGO FLORAL ASSOCIATION
QUARTERLY MEETING
Apples for the Pantry: Master Gardeners Food Preserving
When: 1:30 p.m. Social, 2:00 p.m. Business and Program
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sandiegofloral.org
October 22
VILLAGE GARDEN CLUB OF LA JOLLA
When: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: Mount Soledad Presbyterian Church, 6551 Soledad Mountain Rd, La Jolla
More information: 858-454-4117, vgclj.com
CROWN GARDEN CLUB OF CORONADO
Natural Rose Gardening (Speaker: Rita Perwich)
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Winn Room, Coronado Library, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado
More information: CrownGardenClub@cagardenclubs.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
October 24
PALOMAR CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY
When: 11:00 a.m.
Where: Grace Presbyterian Church, 1450 East Vista Way, Vista
More information: palomarcactus.org
October 26
BRIDGE & BAY GARDEN CLUB
When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado
More information: bbgc92118.com
October 27
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: 12:45 p.m., Social – 1:00 p.m., Business, 2:00 p.m. Program
Where: Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Ln., Fallbrook
More information: fallbrookgardenclub.org
October 28
IKEBANA INTERNATIONAL SAN DIEGO CHAPTER #119
Ikebana Demonstration by Yumi Rakers, Sogetsu School
FREE Admission
When: 10 a.m. to 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 p.m.
Where: San Diego Youth Services, 3845 Spring Drive, Spring Valley, CA 91977
More information: https://californiararefruitgrowerssandiegochapter.wildapricot.org/
Walks, Tours & Garden Events
TREE PLOTTER
Learn about trees in Balboa Park and throughout San Diego with Tree Plotter.
The organization Tree San Diego maintains TREE PLOTTER, an online tree inventory. The map includes trees planted in Tree San Diego projects and the inventory of all Balboa Park trees as maintained by Forever Balboa Park.
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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