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 cancellations. Please be sure to check with each organization for update information.

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Please confirm all events; some may be held online, postponed or cancelled.

August 

August 23

PALOMAR CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY
Annual Picnic
When: Check website for details
Where: Grace Presbyterian Church, 1450 East Vista Way, Vista
More information: palomarcactus.org 

August 26 

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

August 27

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

August 28

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

August 30-31

SAN DIEGO IRIS SOCIETY
Fall Rhizome Sale
Free admission
When: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sandiegoirissociety.org

SEPTEMBER

September 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

DOS VALLES GARDEN CLUB
When: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Where: The Martin Gang Ranch, 28933 Cole Grade Rd, Valley Center
More information: dosvallesgardenclub.com

September 3

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

September 4

FLOWER ARRANGERS GUILD OF SAN DIEGO
Program: Antarctica - Abstract Design
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Room 104, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: dalerekus2@yahoo.com

September 5 

VISTA GARDEN CLUB
When: Noon
Where: McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista
Program: Ken Abernathy – “Everything You Never Knew About The Western Monarch Butterfly”
More information: californiagardenclubs.com/vistagardenclub/ 

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

September 6-7

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 9 

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

September 10

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
Speaker: Nan Sterman
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 11

SAN DIEGO FLORAL ASSOCIATION
Thanksgiving Protea Wreath Make & Take Class
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Room 104, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
Class Fee: $35 for members, $40 for non-members
Instructor: Carole Leap of Blooms in Bliss
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PARADISE GARDENERS
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Skyline Hills Branch Library, 7900 Paradise Valley Rd, San Diego
More information: ParadiseGardeners.org

September 12

CARLSBAD GARDEN CLUB
English Tea -slide presentation of our trip to the Chelsea Flower Show in London.
When: 12:30 p.m.
Where: Dove Library, Gowland Room, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad
More information: info@carlsbadgardenclub.orginfo@carlsbadgardenclub.org

September 13

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 15

SAN DIEGO ROSE SOCIETY
Speaker: Tim Bradley, Professor Emeritus of University of California, Irvine
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sandiegorosesociety.com

September 16

LA JOLLA GARDEN CLUB
Speaker: California Dreamin”: Gardening in California’s Mediterranean Climate, Nan Sterman, WaterWise Gardener
When: 1:00 p.m.
Where: La Jolla Woman’s Club, 7791 Draper Ave, La Jolla
More information: lajollagardenclub.org

BERNARDO GARDENERS
When: 12:30 p.m.
Where: Rancho Bernardo Swim & Tennis Club, 16955 Bernardo Oaks Drive
More information: bernardogardeners.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

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/

September 18

Chula Vista Garden Club
General Meeting
When: 11:00 a.m.
Where: Norman Park Senior Center, 270 F St., Chula Vista
More information: CVGardenClub619@gmail.com

SAN DIEGO CAMELLIA SOCIETY
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: socalcamelliasociety.org

September 20 

UCCE Master Gardeners
Fall Plant Sale
When: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101. Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: mastergardenerssandiego.org

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

THE WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN
WAGS and Wine Event See website to register
When: 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Where: The Garden Plaza, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr. West, El Cajon
More Information: thegarden.org

September 21

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

September 22

BRIDGE & BAY GARDEN CLUB
When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado
More information: bbgc92118.com

September 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

September 24

IKEBANA INTERNATIONAL SAN DIEGO CHAPTER #119
58th 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

VILLAGE GARDEN CLUB OF LA JOLLA
Speaker: Victoria Kastner
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

September 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

September 27 - 28

SAN DIEGO BONSAI CLUB, INC.
Fall Bonsai Show
When: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m. Sunday
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sandiegobonsaiclub.com 

September 27 

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

September 30

FALLBROOK GARDEN CLUB
When: 12:45 - Social, 1:00 - Business, 2:00 - Program
Where: Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Ln., Fallbrook
More information: fallbrookgardenclub.org

OCTOBER

October 1

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

October 2

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

October 3

CARLSBAD GARDEN CLUB
Where: Dove Library, Gowland Room, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad
More information: carlsbadgardenclub.org

VISTA GARDEN CLUB
When: Noon
Where: McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista
Program: Jim Mumford – “Living Walls”
More information: californiagardenclubs.com/vistagardenclub/ 

October 4-5

IKEBANA INTERNATIONAL SAN DIEGO CHAPTER #119
Sogetsu School, San Diego Branch
35th Anniversary Exhibition of |kebana Flower Arrangements
FREE Admission
When: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: ikebanasandiego.org

October 4 

THE WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN
San Diego Climate Event See website
When: 11: a.m. -4:00 p.m.
Where: The Garden Plaza, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr. West, El Cajon
More Information: thegarden.org

October 6 

SAN DIEGO MYCOLOGICAL SOCIETY
When: See website
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sdmyco.org

October 7

DOS VALLES GARDEN CLUB
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: 31020 Cole Grade Road,Valley Center
More information: dosvallesgardenclub.com 

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 8 

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
Speaker: Diana Drummey
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 9

SAN DIEGO FLORAL ASSOCIATION
Spooky Halloween Arrangement Make & Take
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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PARADISE GARDENERS
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Skyline Hills Branch Library, 7900 Paradise Valley Rd, San Diego
More information: ParadiseGardeners.org

OCTOBER 10 

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: Check Website
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sdcss.net

OCTOBER 12

SAN DIEGO IRIS SOCIETY
When: 1:00 p.m.
Where: 9906 Maine Avenue, Lakeside
More information: sandiegoirissociety.org

OCTOBER 14

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

OCTOBER 15

SAN DIEGO FLORAL ASSOCIATION QUARTERLY MEETING
BEE-KIND!!
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

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

October 16

Chula Vista Garden Club
General Meeting
When: 11:00 a.m.
Where: Norman Park Senior Center, 270 F St., Chula Vista
More information: CVGardenClub619@gmail.com

SAN DIEGO CAMELLIA SOCIETY
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: socalcamelliasociety.org

October 17

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

October 18

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

THE WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN
The Garden Goes Batty - Registration required.
When: 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Where: The Garden Plaza, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr. West, El Cajon
More Information: thegarden.org

October 19

SAN DIEGO BONSAI CLUB, INC.
When: Check Website
Second Annual SDBC BONSAI BLAST
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sandiegobonsaiclub.com 

OCTOBER 20

SAN DIEGO ROSE SOCIETY
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: sandiegorosesociety.com

OCTOBER 21

LA JOLLA GARDEN CLUB
Learning about Sogetsu Ikebana
Sharon Bristow, Instructor, Sogetsu School, Ikebana International San Diego Chapter
When: 1:00 p.m.
Where: La Jolla Woman’s Club, 7791 Draper Ave, La Jolla
More information: lajollagardenclub.org

BERNARDO GARDENERS
When: 12:30 p.m.
Where: Rancho Bernardo Swim & Tennis Club, 16955 Bernardo Oaks Drive
More information: bernardogardeners.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 23 

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

VILLAGE GARDEN CLUB OF LA JOLLA
SPEAKER: STEPH GREEN
When: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Open to Guests)
Where: Congregation Beth Israel Temple, 9001 Towne Centre Drive, San Diego
More information: 858-454-4117, vgclj.com

October 25

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

October 27

BRIDGE & BAY GARDEN CLUB
When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado
More information: bbgc92118.com

October 28 

FALLBROOK GARDEN CLUB
When: 12:45 - Social | 1:00 - Business | 2:00 - Program
Where: Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Ln., Fallbrook
More information: fallbrookgardenclub.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

October 31 

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