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

February Events

February 6

PALOMAR DISTRICT’S FLORAL DESIGN FORUM
When: 12:30 p.m.
Where: Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Avenue, Escondido
More information: https://sites.google.com/site/pdclubs/projects-programs/floral-design-forum

February 7

SAN DIEGO COUNTY ORCHID SOCIETY MEETING
When: 6:30 p.m. Novice Meeting, Room 104; 7:30 p.m.
General Meeting, Room 101
Where: Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More information: www.sdorchids.com

February 8

BONITA VALLEY GARDEN CLUB MEETING
Annual Tea and Fashion Show
When: 9:30 a.m. Hospitality; 10:00 a.m. Meeting
Where: Bonita-Sunnyside Library, 4375 Bonita Road, Bonita
More information: Darlene Montgomery, 619-267-1585, dmontg@live.com

POINT LOMA GARDEN CLUB MEETING
Tom Jesch of Waterwise Botanicals (formerly Daylily Hill)
will address the group.
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal, San Diego
More information: www.plgc.org

RAMONA GARDEN CLUB MEETING
When: 12:00 Noon
Where: Ramona Woman’s Club, 524 Main St., Ramona
More information: www.ramonagardenclub.com

SAN DIEGO EPIPHYLLUM SOCIETY MEETING
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More information: www.epiphyllum.com

February 11

SAN DIEGO CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY MEETING
When: 1:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More information: www.sdcss.net

MIRACOSTA HORTICULTURE CLUB OF OCEANSIDE MEETING
"The Benefit of Bees in Your Garden" with Diane Busch.
When: 12:45 p.m.
Where: MiraCosta College, Aztlan Room, 2nd floor,
Student Union Building (3400)
More information: http://miracostahc.org/

February 12

SAN DIEGO BONSAI CLUB, INC. MEETING
Lecturer: Michael Sykes
When: 9:00 a.m. Classes; 10:30 a.m. Meeting
Where: Room 101 Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More information: www.sandiegobonsaiclub.com

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PLUMERIA SOCIETY MEETING
When: 1:00 p.m.
Where: War Memorial Bldg., 3325 Zoon Drive, Balboa Park, San Diego
More information: www.socalplumeriasociety.com

February 13

SAN DIEGO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING
Robin Rivet will discuss "Trees of Ill Repute: Shifting From Maligned to Benign."
When: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Surfside Race Place, Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar
More information: www.sdhortsoc.org

February 14

DOS VALLES GARDEN CLUB MEETING
"Palms: Forget the Washington & Queen Palms" presented by Don Martin.
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: St. Stephen Catholic Church, 31020 Cole Grade Road, Valley Center
More information: www.dosvallesgardenclub.org

SAN DIEGO GERANIUM SOCIETY MEETING
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More information: 858-472-0540, www.sdgeranium.org

February 15

SAN DIEGO CAMELLIA SOCIETY
When: 7:00 p.m. Social; 7:30 p.m. General Meeting
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More information: Dean Turney, 760-942-1919

February 16

BERNARDO GARDENERS DAY TRIP
Join us for a guided tour of the Kimberly Crest House and Gardens.
When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: Oaks North Community Center, 12578 Oaks North Drive, Rancho Bernardo
More information: www.bernardogardeners.org

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

February 20

SAN DIEGO ROSE SOCIETY MEETING
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More information: www.sdrosesociety.org

February 21

San Diego Floral Association
Author Matt Ritter discusses California?s most fascinating trees.
When: 6:00 p.m. catered dinner; 7:00 p.m. talk
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
Information: 619-232-5762; www.sdfloral.org

CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY, SAN DIEGO CHAPTER
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Room 101 or 104, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More information: 760-434-5033, www.cnpssd.org

CARLSBAD AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY MEETING
View a power point presentation of show plants.
When: 10:30 a.m.
Where: Vista Library, 700 Eucalyptus Avenue, Vista
More information: 760-295-0484

LA JOLLA GARDEN CLUB MEETING
When: 1:00 p.m.
Where: La Jolla Lutheran Church, 7117 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla
More information: Anne Caprioglio, 858-454-6227

RANCHO SAN DIEGO GARDEN CLUB MEETING
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Varies, call for location
More information: Connie Beck, 619-749-4059

February 22

CALIFORNIA RARE FRUIT GROWERS, SAN DIEGO CHAPTER
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More information: www.crfgsandiego.org

IKEBANA INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER 119 OF SAN DIEGO
A demonstration from the Ohara School with Grand Master Akiko Bourland.
When:  10:00 a.m.
Where:  Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More information:  Keiko Schneider, 858-759-2640, www.ikebanasandiego.org

February 23

CROWN GARDEN CLUB MEETING
When: 9:00 a.m. Social; 9:30 a.m. Meeting
Where: The Winn Room, Coronado Library, 6400 Orange Avenue, Coronado
More information: www.crowngardenclub.com

VILLAGE GARDEN CLUB OF LA JOLLA MEETING
A members only program on photography will be presented by Allen Rokach in The Passionate Gardener.
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Torrey Pines Christian Church, 8320 La Jolla Scenic Dr. North, La Jolla
More information: 858-454-4117, www.villagegardencluboflajolla.com

February 25

PALOMAR CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY MEETING
When: 12:00 Noon
Where: Joslyn Senior Center, 210 E. Park Ave., Escondido
More information: 760-741-7553

February 27

BRIDGE AND BAY GARDEN CLUB OF CORONADO
When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: Winn Room, Coronado Library, 640 Orange Ave., Coronado
More information: 619-575-0470

February 28

SAN DIEGO COUNTY DAHLIA SOCIETY MEETING
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More information: 858-672-2593

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

Walks, Tours & Garden Events

San Diego Botanic Garden Tour
Come and meet up at the Visitor’s Center for a weekly tour of the San Diego Botanic Garden. No reservations required. Free with admission.
When: 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. every Saturday
Where: 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas
More Information: www.sdbgarden.org

San Diego Botanic Garden: Children’s Events
The Hamilton Children’s Garden offers a number of events specially designed to entertain and educate children and their caregivers.
Please contact San Diego Botanic Garden for a complete listing of their scheduled events.
When: Ongoing—contact for specific times.
Where: 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas
More Information: www.sdbgarden.org

Water Conservation Garden Tour
Enjoy a docent-led tour of the Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College.
When: 10:30 a.m. every Saturday; 1:30 p.m. every Sunday
Where: 12122 Cuyamaca College Drive West, El Cajon
More Information: www.thegarden.org

CNPS Native Plant Walk
Join landscape architect and member of the CNPS San Diego Chapter Kay Stewart for a two-hour, easy walk into Tecolote Canyon and back. Along the way you’ll study and learn about the plants. This guided walk is free, but may be canceled due to inclement weather or poor trail conditions.
When: 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. first Sunday of the month
Where: Tecolote Canyon Nature Center, 5180 Tecolote Road, San Diego
More Information: 858-581-9959, www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/teclte.shtml

San Diego Chinese Historical Museum and Garden
Come visit the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum’s exquisite Asian garden.
When: 10:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Tuesday through
Saturday; 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Sunday
Where: San Diego Chinese Historical Museum and Garden, 404 3rd Ave., San Diego
More Information: www.sdchm.org/garden

Balboa Park Events

San Diego Zoo
Visit the world famous San Diego Zoo for Plant Days and Orchid Odyssey.
When: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., third Friday of each month
Where: San Diego Zoo, 2920 Zoo Drive, Balboa Park, San Diego
More Information: www.sandiegozoo.com

San Diego Japanese Friendship Garden
Enhance your well-being with a visit to this Japanese-style garden. There is a $4 fee for adults, $2.50 fee for Seniors (55+), children and military with I.D.
When: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday
Where: San Diego Japanese Friendship Garden, 2215 Pan American Road, Balboa Park, San Diego
More Information: www.niwa.org

Balboa Park Offshoot Tours
Learn about Balboa Park’s plants as volunteer horticulturists lead visitors on free, one-hour themed walks.
(Inclement weather and low-turnout cancels the tour.)
When: 10:00 a.m. every Saturday
Where: Balboa Park Visitor Center, 1549 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More Information: www.balboapark.org

Balboa Park Interpretive Walks
oin volunteer-guides on this free, history-oriented walk through Balboa Park.
When: 1:00 p.m. every Tuesday
Where: Balboa Park Visitor Center, 1549 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego
More Information: www.balboapark.org

San Diego Natural History Museum Canyoneer Walks
Join trained volunteer guides on a local canyon walks. There is a $2 fee.
When: Times vary; check website for specific event details
Where: Locations vary; check website for specific event details
More Information: www.sdnhm.org/canyoneers

CONTACT US!

Do you have an event, class or meeting that you’d like to let California Garden readers know about? If so, please email sdfloral@gmail.com or Denise Thompson at EarthD@san.rr.com with your group’s name, the meeting date and time, meeting place, any applicable fees, event program and contact information. 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 March/April 2012 issue is January 10, 2012; the deadline for the May/June 2012 issue is March 10, 2012.

Deadlines for 2012

• Jan/Feb issue is Nov 10
  
• Mar/Apr issue is Jan 10
  
• May/Jun issue is Mar 10
  
• July/Aug issue is May 10
  
• Sept/Oct issue is July 10
  
• Nov/Dec issue is Sept 10
  

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