https://sandiegofloral.org/events San Diego Floral Association upcoming events San Diego Floral Association Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:44:46 GMT Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:44:46 GMT Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT <h3><strong>June 11<br> Moss Pole Garden Art</strong></h3> <p><img src="https://sandiegofloral.org/resources/Pictures/Classes/moss%20pole.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0"><br></p>Create a fanciful support for a trailing plant.<br> Instructor:&nbsp;Carole Leap of Blooms in Bliss<br> <p>Class Fee: $50 for members, $55 for non-members</p> <p>Dates and times subject to change.</p> <p>For member pricing, you must log in with your email.</p> <p>Casa Del Prado, Room 104</p> <p>10:00 a.m. - Noon</p> <p>Enrollment cost varies per class. Minimum Class size 8 – Maximum 12</p> <p>Bring flower clippers or shears; other tools may be recommended.</p> <p>Please reserve your space in advance.</p> <p>Carole Leap has a passion for design and art that she enjoys sharing with others. As an educator, she taught high school students for 25 years. As a designer, she has facilitated special projects and events for schools and non-profit organizations. She is currently building a floral farm, specializing in protea. She is an active member of the California Protea Association and the International Protea Association, and she serves as SDFA 1st VP Programs Chair.&nbsp;<br></p> <h3><br></h3> https://sandiegofloral.org/event-6703761 https://sandiegofloral.org/event-6703761 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT <h2 style="line-height: 34px;"><font style="font-size: 28px;">SDFA will hold its annual meeting on<br> Wednesday, June 17, 2026</font></h2> <p>On the patio and in Room 101 of the Casa del Prado in Balboa Park.</p> <p>Social: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., including a complimentary mocktail bar.&nbsp;</p> <p>Buffet-style dinner: 5:30 p.m.</p> <p>Brief business meeting and election of officers, followed by our program: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.</p> <h3><strong>Program&nbsp;</strong><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Rita Saliba / Founder of Blissful Seeds<br></font></span><a href="https://www.blissfulseeds.org/"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Crafting with Floriculture: The makers of Blissful Seeds</font></a></h3> <p>Tickets on Sale soon.</p> <p><img src="https://sandiegofloral.org/resources/Pictures/Meetings/June-2026/meet-6-26-1.jpg" border="0"><br></p> <h3><strong>What is Blissful Seeds?</strong></h3> <p>Blissful Seeds turns the creative talents of adults with autism and developmental disabilities into real jobs, real income, and a real place in their community.</p> <p>Rita Saliba founded Blissful Seeds in 2020 due to her passion for advocating for children and adults with developmental disabilities.&nbsp;</p> <p>She began her career in the banking and financial field. She began her transformation journey to become an advocate for children with autism and other developmental disabilities shortly after her youngest son was diagnosed with autism. She then earned several certifications in Special Education Advocacy, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Self-Center Planning and Self Determination support.</p> <p>In her capacity as the Executive Director, she works to create a thriving business and a mode for the makers of Blissful Seeds to be integrated in their communities as Equal Productive citizens, as well as contribute back to their community. The makers of Blissful Seeds are very talented individuals who use organic and natural resources that are available to them to create one of a kind artwork, housewares, sundries and delicacies.</p> <p><br></p> <p>We hope to see you then!</p> <p><br></p> https://sandiegofloral.org/event-6703752 https://sandiegofloral.org/event-6703752