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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 canceled.
May
May 30
SAN DIEGO FLORAL ASSOCIATION
Majestic Gardens of Historic Marston Hills
All tickets - $30. ONLINE SALES END at 6:00 pm 5/29.
Day of Tickets are $35 - In Person only.
You can purchase tickets on Tour day between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the tour starting point - intersection of Upas and Albert Streets.
June
June 1
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
June 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
June 3
SEVEN OAKS GARDEN CLUB
When: 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where: Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive, San Diego
More information: sevenoaksgardenclub@gmail.com
PALOMAR ORCHID SOCIETY
When: 4:00 p.m.
Where: Room 108, Pine Avenue, Community Center, 3209 Harding St, Carlsbad
More information: palomarorchid.org
June 4
FLOWER ARRANGERS GUILD OF SAN DIEGO
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Room 104, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
Design: Summer Luncheon - Details TBA
More information: dalerekus2@yahoo.com
June 5
THE VISTA GARDEN CLUB
Lunch and Presentation of Awards
When: Noon - 3:00 p.m.
Where: Azalea Room, Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista
For more information: https://www.californiagardenclubs.com/vistagardenclub/ or Vistagardenclub@gmail.com
CARLSBAD GARDEN CLUB
Member Potluck
When: 12:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Where: Carlsbad Dove Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad
More information: carlsbadgardenclub.org
June 6
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/
June 6-7
SAN DIEGO CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY
Summer Show and Sale - See website
When: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sdcss.net
June 9
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 10
POWAY VALLEY GARDEN CLUB
Event: Year - End Celebration and Installation of Officers
When: Check website
Where: Community Church of Poway, 13501 Community Road, 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 11
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 CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY
When: 1:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sdcss.net
SAN DIEGO FLORAL ASSOCIATION CLASS
Moss Pole Garden Art
Create a fanciful support for a trailing plant.
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
June 13-14
SAN DIEGO BROMELIAD SOCIETY
Bromeliad Plant Sale and Show
When: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sandiegobromeliadsociety.org
June 14
SAN DIEGO IRIS SOCIETY
General Meeting
When: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Where: 9906 Maine Avenue, Lakeside
More information: sandiegoirissociety.org
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PLUMERIA SOCIETY
When: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Where: Jean Farb Middle School, 4880 La Cuenta Drive, San Diego
More information: southerncaliforniaplumeriasociety.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
June 15
SAN DIEGO ROSE SOCIETY
When: 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sandiegorosesociety.com
June 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
June 17
SAN DIEGO FLORAL ASSOCIATION
Annual Meeting
When: Social: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Buffet-style dinner: 5:30 p.m. Program: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Casa Del Prado, Room 101, Balba Park
More information: sandiegofloral.org
June 18
SAN DIEGO FERN SOCIETY
When: Check the website
Where: Check the website
More information: sandiegofernsociety.com
June 20
SAN DIEGO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
When: 1:30 p.m.
Where: 17170 Bernardo Center Dr., San Diego
More information: sdhort.org
June 21
SAN DIEGO BONSAI CLUB, INC.
Demo Artist Jonas Dupuich, Shohin Development
When: Check the website
Where: Rooms 101 and 104, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sandiegobonsaiclub.com
June 24
IKEBANA INTERNATIONAL SAN DIEGO CHAPTER #119
58th Annual Luncheon - No General Meeting
When: Check website
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: ikebanasandiego.org
CALIFORNIA RARE FRUIT GROWERS, S. D. CHAPTER
When: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Where: NEW: San Diego Youth Services Location - 3845 Spring Drive, Spring Valley, CA 91977
More information: californiararefruitgrowerssandiegochapter.wildapricot.org
June 25
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 27
UCCE Master Gardeners
When: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: County Operations Center, 5520 Overland Ave, San Diego
More information: mastergardenersd.org
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
June 30
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
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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