SDFA Horticulture Calendar of Events

HORTICULTURE CALENDAR OF EVENTS...

Below is a listing of the best gardening-related activities taking place all over San Diego County.

CLICK HERE for a listing of workshops, classes, tours and other events that happen on a recurring basis.

JULY 2009

July 1
San Diego County Fair
Enjoy the Paul Ecke Jr. Flower and Garden Show: “Rhapsody in Bloom,” as well as other events, competitions and cuisine.
When: Ongoing through July 5; visit website for dates and times
Where: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar
More Information: www.sdfair.com

San Diego Herb Club Meeting
All those with an interest in herbs are welcome.
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101 Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More information: 519-579-0222

July 7
San Diego County Orchid Society Meeting
Come early for a novice classes at 6:30 p.m. in Room 104 and then stay for the general meeting at 7:30 p.m.
When: 7:30 p.m. (General Meeting)
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More information: www.sdorchids.com

July 8
Bonita Valley Garden Club Meeting
Come join the fun!
When: 9:30 a.m. Hospitality; 10:00 a.m. Meeting
Where: Bonita Library Community Room, 4375 Bonita Road, Bonita
More Information: Darlene Montgomery, 619-267-1585, dmontg@live.com

Poway Valley Garden Club Meeting
Come to this group’s general meeting for fun and fellowship!
When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: Templar’s Hall at Old Poway Park, Poway
More Information: 858-672-0459

San Diego Epiphyllum Society Meeting
Join this society for instructional workshops and plant raffles.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More information: www.epiphyllum.com

July 11
San Diego Bromeliad Society Picnic
Enjoy the SD Bromeliad Society’s annual picnic in the park!
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Balboa Park, San Diego
More information: www.bsi.org

San Diego Cactus and Succulent Society Meeting
Xerophytic plants are all the rage—come find out why!
When: 1:00 p.m.
Where Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More information: 619-795-1020, www.sdcss.com

July 12
Southern California Plumeria Society Meeting
Scott Lawder will discuss “Growing Plumerias in Cold Weather.”
When: 1:00 p.m.
Where: War Memorial Building, Balboa Park, San Diego
More information: www.socalplumeriasociety.com

July 13
San Diego Horticultural Society Meeting
Mary Irish will discuss perennials, trees and shrubs.
When: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Surfside Race Place, Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar
More information: sdhortsoc.org

July 14
Bromeliad Study Group Of Balboa Park Meeting
Programs, friends and more!
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Room 104, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More Information: Chuck Lagin, BSGBP@cox.net

San Diego Geranium Society Meeting
The meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome.
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More information: 619-447-8243, www.sdgeranium.org

July 16
Chula Vista Garden Club Meeting
Come join in the fun!
When: 11:45 a.m.
Where: Norman Park Senior Center, 270 F St., Chula Vista
More Information: Marilyn Saleny, 619-656-8669

San Diego Fern Society Meeting
Cultivate your knowledge of ferns.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More information: 619-464-2609, www.sdfern.com

July 17
California Rare Fruit Growers, North County Chapter Meeting
Learn about the rare fruits adaptable to this region.
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Mira Costa College Horticulture Bldg., Room 7003, Oceanside
More information: www.crfg.org/local.html

July 18
San Diego County Orchid Society Show
Join the Orchid Society for their summer show in the park. Plant registration is Friday, July 17 from 6 p.m.–8 p.m. and Saturday, July 18 from 8 a.m.–10 a.m.
When: Open to the public 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m. (Sat., July 18), 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
(Sun., July 19)
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More Information: www.sdorchids.com

July 21
La Jolla Garden Club Meeting
The La Jolla Garden Club welcomes new members!
When: 1:30 p.m.
Where: La Jolla Lutheran Church, 7111 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla
More Information: Fran Sheinbein, 858-488-5618

Rancho San Diego Garden Club Meeting
Join this group for fun, friendship and gardening know-how!
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: 1077 Vista Madera, El Cajon
Contact: Connie Beck, 619-749-4059

California Native Plant Society, San Diego Chapter Meeting
Have that “mystery plant” identified at our monthly meeting.
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More information: 760-434-5033, www.cnpssd.org

July 22
California Rare Fruit Growers, San Diego Chapter Meeting
Improve your gardening skills with CRFG San Diego!
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More Information: David Yetz, 619-659-8788

Mission Hills Garden Club Meeting
The Mission Hills Garden Club welcomes new members!
When: 6:00 p.m. Social; 6:30 p.m. Meeting and Speaker
Where: Mission Hills United Church of Christ, 4070 Jackdaw St., San Diego
More Information: www.missionhillsgardenclub.org

San Dieguito Garden Club Meeting
Programs, friends and more!
When: 9:30 a.m. Social; 10:00 a.m. Meeting
Where: Quail Botanical Gardens, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas
More Information: Rita Koczela, President, 760-436-3036; www.sdgc.klmmicro.com

Ikebana International Chapter 119 Meeting
Come and learn the art of Japanese flower arrangement!
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More Information: 858-673-3535, hiropan8@san.rr.com

July 23
Crown Garden Club Meeting
Happy Birthday to the Crown Garden Club, founded July 30, 1959. Here’s to 50 more!
When: 9:30 a.m.
Where: Winn Room, Coronado Library, 640 Orange Ave., Coronado
More Information: www.crowngardenclub.org

July 26
Southern California Plumeria Society Meeting
Join this group to learn more about these fragrant plants.
When: 1:00 p.m.
Where: Room 102, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More information: 619-443-4795

July 27
Carlsbad African Violet Society Meeting
African Violets: Where watering is an art!
When: 10:30 a.m.
Where: Vista Library, 700 Eucalyptus Ave., Vista
More information: 760-295-0484

Lake Hodges Native Plant Club Meeting
Share the satisfaction of preserving native plants for future generations.
When: 2:00 p.m.
Where: Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Ctr. Dr., Rancho Bernardo
More Information: www.lhnpc.org

July 28
Bonita Organic Garden Club Meeting
Discuss natural gardening methods with this group.
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Bonita Library Community Room, 4375 Bonita Road, Bonita
More information: 619-479-9838

Fallbrook Garden Club Meeting
Enhance your community with the Fallbrook Garden Club.
When: 12:30 p.m. Social; 1:00 p.m. General Meeting
Where: Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Herald Lane, Fallbrook
More Information: www.fallbrookgardenclub.org

San Diego County Dahlia Society Meeting
For the love of Dahlias!
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More information: 858-672-2593

AUGUST 2009

August 1
Southwest Hemerocallis Society Meeting
Come join the fun!
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Quail Botanical Gardens, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas
More information: 858-566-0503

August 4
San Diego County Orchid Society Meeting
Admission is free and everyone is welcome!
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More information: www.sdorchids.com

August 5
San Diego Herb Club Meeting
Come join the fun!
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101 Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More information: 519-579-0222

August 8
San Diego Bromeliad Society Meeting
Learn about the Bromeliads of Southwest Brazil.
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Room 104, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More information: www.bsi.org

San Diego Cactus and Succulent Society Meeting
Lower your landscape water requirements and make friends too!
When: 1:00 p.m.
Where Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More information: 619-795-1020, www.sdcss.com

August 9
Southern California Plumeria Society Meeting
Richard Eggenberger, author of The Handbook on Plumeria Culture will be our guest speaker.
When: 1:00 p.m.
Where: War Memorial Building, Balboa Park, San Diego
More information: www.socalplumeriasociety.com

August 10
San Diego Horticultural Society
A special event to honor Steve Brigham, Horticulturist of the Year.
When: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Surfside Race Place, Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar
More information: www.sdhortsoc.org

August 11
Bromeliad Study Group Of Balboa Park Meeting
Learn more about beautiful bromeliads.
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Room 104, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
More Information: Chuck Largin, BSGBP@cox.net

San Diego Geranium Society Meeting
A plant raffle and refreshments at every meeting.
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More information: 619-447-8243, www.sdgeranium.org

August 12
Bonita Valley Garden Club Meeting
Join them for their monthly meeting.
When: 9:30 a.m. Hospitality; 10:00 a.m. Meeting
Where: Bonita Library Community Room, 4375 Bonita Road, Bonita
More Information: Darlene Montgomery, 619-267-1585, dmontg@live.com

Poway Valley Garden Club Meeting
Promoting beauty in Poway one garden at a time!
When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: Templar’s Hall at Old Poway Park, Poway
More Information: 858-672-0459

San Diego Epiphyllum Society Meeting
Workshops, plant raffles and lots of fun!
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More information: www.epiphyllum.com

August 13
San Diego Fern Society Meeting
Come join the fun with fronds!
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More information: 619-464-2609, www.sdfern.com

August 15
San Diego Fern Society Show and Sale
Learn more about ferns at the San Diego Society’s Plant Show and Sale.
When: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (Sat, August 15), 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (Sun., August 16)
Where: Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More information: 619-464-2609, www.sdfern.com

August 18
La Jolla Garden Club Meeting
Join us for our monthly meeting!
When: 1:30 p.m.
Where: La Jolla Lutheran Church, 7111 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla
More Information: Fran Sheinbein, 858-488-5618

Rancho San Diego Garden Club Meeting
Join us for fun, friendship and gardening know-how!
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: 1077 Vista Madera, El Cajon
Contact: Connie Beck, 619-749-4059

California Native Plant Society, San Diego Chapter Meeting
Sign up for new membership and receive a free plant!
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More information: 760-434-5033, www.cnpssd.org

August 20
Chula Vista Garden Club Meeting
Join them for their monthly meeting.
When: 11:45 a.m.
Where: Norman Park Senior Center, 270 F St., Chula Vista
More Information: Marilyn Saleny, 619-656-8669

August 21
California Rare Fruit Growers, North County Chapter Meeting
Come for the fruit, stay for the friends!
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Mira Costa College Horticulture Bldg., Room 7003, Oceanside
More information: www.crfg.org/local.html

August 24
Carlsbad African Violet Society Meeting
Learn to care for these soft little beauties!
When: 10:30 a.m.
Where: Vista Library, 700 Eucalyptus Ave., Vista
More information: 760-295-0484

Lake Hodges Native Plant Club Meeting
Native plants help save water!
When: 2:00 p.m.
Where: Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Ctr. Dr., Rancho Bernardo
More Information: www.lhnpc.org

August 25
Bonita Organic Garden Club Meeting
Come join the fun!
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Bonita Library Community Room, 4375 Bonita Road, Bonita
More information: 619-479-9838

Fallbrook Garden Club Meeting
Encouraging scholarship and beauty in Fallbrook!
When: 12:30 p.m. Social, 1:00 p.m. General Meeting
Where: Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Herald Lane, Fallbrook
More Information: www.fallbrookgardenclub.org

San Diego County Dahlia Society Meeting
Come, learn and join our club!
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More information: 858-672-2593

San Diego Rose Society
Join SDRS for the Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden Summer Tour.
When: 9:30 a.m.
Where: Inez Grant Parker Rose Garden, Balboa Park, San Diego
More information: 619-462-5753, www.sdrosesociety.org

August 26
California Rare Fruit Growers, San Diego Chapter Meeting
Grow rare fruit, make rare friends.
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More Information: David Yetz, 619-659-8788

Mission Hills Garden Club Meeting
Help us make Mission Hills more beautiful.
When: 6:00 p.m. Social; 6:30 p.m. Meeting and Speaker
Where: Mission Hills United Church of Christ, 4070 Jackdaw St., San Diego
More Information: www.missionhillsgardenclub.org

San Dieguito Garden Club Meeting
The San Dieguito Garden Club wants you!
When: 9:30 a.m. Social; 10:00 a.m. Meeting
Where: Quail Botanical Gardens, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas
More Information: Rita Koczela, President, 760-436-3036; www.sdgc.klmmicro.com

Ikebana International Chapter 119 Meeting
Flower arrangements and friends!
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More Information: 858-673-3535, hiropan8@san.rr.com

August 27
Crown Garden Club Meeting
Celebrating 50 years of beauty in Coronado!
When: 9:30 a.m.
Where: Winn Room, Coronado Library, Coronado
More Information: www.crowngardenclub.org

Gardening Classes

Walter Andersen Nursery, Pt. Loma Gardening Class
Learn a variety of gardening tricks every Saturday morning by attending a free class at Walter Andersen Nursery’s Pt. Loma Nursery. Please contact the store for a schedule of events.
When: 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m., every Saturday
Where: Walter Andersen’s Pt. Loma, 3642 Enterprise St., San Diego
More Information: www.walterandersen.com

Walter Andersen Nursery, Poway Gardening Class
Come join others at Walter Andersen’s Poway store for a free, weekly seasonal garden lecture. Please contact the store for a schedule of events.
When: 9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m., every Saturday
Where: Walter Andersen’s Poway, 12755 Danielson Court, Poway
More Information: www.walterandersen.com

Water Conservation Garden Classes
The Water Conservation Garden provides a number of entertaining, information-packed courses covering the most topical gardening topics and presented by skilled and knowledgeable experts. Please contact the Water Conservation Garden for program details and any applicable fees.
When: Contact for program-specific times.
Where: 12122 Cuyamaca College Drive West, El Cajon
More Information: 619-660-0614, x10, www.thegarden.org

CONTACT US!

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You may also submit the above information via regular mail, sent to Calendar Editor, San Diego Floral Association, 1650 El Prado Room 105, San Diego CA 92101. Space is limited, so please get in touch today to ensure inclusion!

The deadline for the upcoming Nov/Dec 2009 issue is July 10, 2009; the deadline for the Jan/Feb 2010 issue is August 10, 2009.