![]() | San Diego Floral AssociationTo promote the knowledge and appreciation of horticulture and floriculture in the San Diego region. |
The San Diego Floral Association has published California Garden since 1909 with the mission of providing the best information possible about horticulture and floriculture in the San Diego region. This mission continues to guide the editorial work of the magazine.
Six issues are published annually: Jan-Feb, Mar-Apr, May-June, Jul-Aug, Sept-Oct, Nov-Dec.
Content is drawn from the following categories:
Feature articles, events, how-tos, news, tips, essays, expert growing advice for various kinds of plants, interviews, book reviews, historical pieces, calendars, affiliate listings, and SDFA information, including a presidential letter. Memorials for community figures are published at the discretion of the Editorial Board. Corrections are published at the front of issues.
Content categories may be added or deleted upon agreement of the Editorial Board. Contributions must be original work reflecting an author’s research, knowledge or expertise, rather than the product of Generative AI or AI-assisted authorship.
The Executive Editor has final authority on magazine content. The Executive Editor may appoint Associate editors to assist in the editorial process.
California Garden does not pay for editorial content, except in special circumstances, or accept political advertising.
In furtherance of a mission to promote the knowledge and appreciation of horticulture and floriculture in the San Diego region, California Garden will publish the most comprehensive calendar of related meetings, events and classes that can be assembled.
SDFA Standing Rules require that the California Garden editorial policy be reviewed annually by the Board.
Last updated January 13, 2025.
Authors will receive two copies of the magazine for their contribution. Additional copies maybe be purchased at the SDFA office.
May June 2025
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July August 2025
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September October 2025
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November December 2025
Articles due and Advertising Reservations September 20th
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January/February 2026
Articles due and Advertising Reservations Nov 15, 2025
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March April 2026
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