APRIL 2008

April 1
San Diego County Orchid Society Meeting
The San Diego County Orchid Society is holding two meetings: a general meeting, and a novice class for those interested in learning more about orchids. Everyone is welcome!
When: Novice Class at 6:30 p.m., General Meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Room 104 (Novice Class), Room 101 (General Meeting), Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
More Information: www.sdorchids.com

April 2
Palomar Orchid Society Meeting
The Palomar Orchid Society monthly meeting hosts a class for beginners, starting at 6:30 p.m. and a main meeting, which begins at 7:00 (the meeting is free and open to everyone). There will be refreshments, raffles and giveaways.
When: 6:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Where: Carlsbad Women's Club, 3320 Monroe St., Carlsbad, CA
More Information: www.palomarorchid.org

San Diego Herb Club Meeting
The San Diego Herb Club hosts Bill Tall of City Farmers Nursery, speaking on The Most Popular Herbs for San Diego County. The club meeting will commence at 7:00 p.m., and the program will begin at 7:30 p.m. The meeting is free and open to visitors.
When: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
More Information: www.followingseasons.com/thesandiegoherbclub.html

April 4
Vista Garden Club Meeting
The Vista Garden Club Monthly Meeting begins with lunch at noon; program begins about 1:15 p.m. ?This month's program will be about bamboo.
Bob Di Mattia, a.k.a. "Bamboo Bob," will demonstrate the wonders of this useful plant. Visitors are welcome.
When: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where: Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Dr. Vista, CA
More Information: www.vistagardenclub.org

San Diego County Orchid Society Show **Three Day Event**
The San Diego County Orchid Society is hosting their 62nd annual show, titled "Orchid Opulence." Everyone is welcome!
When: Times vary, check with the club for more details
Where: Scottish Rite Center?1895 Camino Del Rio South?, San Diego, CA
More Information: www.sdorchids.com

April 5
Southern California Plumeria Society Annual Cutting Sale **Two-Day Event**
Admission is free to this annual event, and guests are welcome. Please bring cash or checks, as credit cards will not be accepted.
When: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Saturday, April 5 & Sunday, April 6)
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
More Information: www.socalplumeriasociety.com

Fallbrook Garden Club Garden Tour
Join the Fallbrook Garden Club for their 4th Annual Garden Tour. Some of Fallbrook's finest private gardens of various sizes and themes will be included on the tour. Tickets are $20 for individuals or two for $35.
When: 9:00 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Fallbrook Historical Society, 260 Rockycrest Road, Fallbrook, CA
More Information: www.geocities.com/fallbrookgardenclub

April 6
American Begonia Society - Mabel Corwin Branch Meeting
Come listen to educational speakers focused on begonias and other shade loving plants and enjoy the member show and tell, "everybody wins" plant raffle and refreshments.
When: 1:30 p.m.
Where: Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas, CA
More Information: President Denise Knobloch, 619-409-4997

Hon Non Bo Meeting
This is a Hon Non Bo Association bi-monthly event.
When: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
More Information: Club President, Brenda Storey, 858-689-0957

April 7
San Diego Mycological Society Meeting
Join the San Diego Mycological Society as they bring in mushrooms to identify, host guest lecturers and share mushroom recipes and delectables.
When: 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
More Information: www.sdmyco.org, 760-754-0273

Palomar District of the California Floral Design Forum
Learn to create beautiful and simple designs in this Floral Design Forum (Mary Poythress will present). Open to anyone interested in floral design. There is an $8 fee.
When: 12:30 p.m.
Where: Woman's Club, 3320 Monroe St., Carlsbad, CA
More Information: www.geocities.com/pdgardenclubs

April 8
San Diego Geranium Society Meeting
The San Diego Geranium Society Meeting features ?guest speakers, plant raffles and refreshments; plant cuttings are usually available. ?Bring a friend, bring a plant for the raffle and enjoy!
When: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
More Information: www.sdgeranium.org

April 9
Ramona Garden Club Meeting
Come join the Ramona Garden Club for refreshments, a door prize, plant swapping, plant sales and program. California Rare Fruit Grower President Jim Bathgate will speak.
When: 12:00 p.m.
Where: Ramona Woman's Club, 524 Main Street Ramona, CA
More Information: www.ramonagardenclub.com

Bonita Valley Garden Club Meeting
We are a neighborly group who love everything about gardening and getting together. Come and play in the dirt!
When: 9:30 a.m.
Where: Bonita Valley Public Library, 4375 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA
More Information: Club President, Lynne Batchelor, 858-451-6764

San Diego Epiphyllum Society Meeting
This is the San Diego Epiphyllum Society's general meeting.
When: 7:30 pm
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
More Information: www.epiphyllum.com

April 11
San Diego Museum of Art Art Alive **Three Day Event**
Join the San Diego Museum of Art for the 27th annual Art Alive, a floral extravaganza featuring a number of floral events, including a floral demonstration/lecture and separate master class with Jeff Leatham, French Gardening Lecture with Nan Sterman and to-the-nines gala event. Please contact the SDMA for each event's admission price.
When: Times vary, contact for details
Where: San Diego Museum of Art, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
More Information: www.sdmart.org/artalive.html, 619-696-1999

April 12
San Diego Cactus and Succulent Society Meeting
Admission is free and all persons with an interest in cacti and/or succulents are invited!
When: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
More Information: www.sdcss.com

San Diego Bonsai Club
The San Diego Bonsai Club has two monthly offerings: a 9:00 a.m. classes for beginner and novice members, and a 10:30 a.m. meeting and program.
When: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101 Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
More Information: www.sandiegobonsaiclub.com

San Diego Bromeliad Society Bus Tour
San Diego Bromeliad Society takes a bus trip to Huntington Gardens.
When: Contact for more information
Where: Contact for more information
More Information: www.bsi.org/webpages/san_diego.html

April 14
San Diego Horticultural Society Meeting
Duane Johnson will discuss bio diesel fuels and other plant-derived products. SDHS meetings include a plant raffle and forum. Free and everyone is welcome.? Come mingle; we're a diverse and neighborly group!
When: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Where: Where: Surfside Race Place, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA
More Information: www.sdhortsoc.org, 760-295-7089

April 15
California Coastal Rose Society Meeting?
Join the California Coastal Rose Society at 6:15 p.m. to hear special topics at our pre-meeting, Rose-a-holics. The 7:00 p.m., general meeting includes a special guest speaker, raffle prizes, refreshments and of course roses! ?
When: 6:15 p.m. Rose-a-holics, 7:00 p.m. general meeting
Where: Heritage Hall at Magee Park, 2650 Garfield Street, Carlsbad, CA
More Information: www.californiacoastalrose.com

California Native Plant Society San Diego Chapter Meeting
Come join the California Native Plant Society ?San Diego Chapter at ?7 p.m. for a half an hour of discussion and camaraderie, then stay for the 7:30 general meeting. The meeting is free and open to the public.
When: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Where: Room 101 or 104, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park?, San Diego, CA
More Information: http://cnpssd.org

April 16
San Diego Camellia Society
Join the San Diego Camellia Society for their monthly meeting.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
More Information: Society President, E.C. (Gene) Snooks, 858-454-6659

April 17
San Diego Fern Society Meeting
The San Diego Fern Society meeting? is an opportunity for people to study ferns together, and encourage the joy and use of ferns in gardens, patios and homes.? Guests are welcome.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
More Information: www.sdfern.com

April 19
Coronado Flower Show **Two-Day Event**
The City of Coronado's 82nd annual Flower Show is a standard flower show
including a horticulture, design and children's section. The largest flower show held under tents on the West coast, come enjoy the floral entries, continuous entertainment, announcements and trophy presentations. The public is encouraged to participate by entering one of the many sections.
When: 8:00 a.m.-3 p.m. (Saturday, April 19), 10 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Sunday, April 20)
Where: Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA
More Information: Flower Show Chair, Leslie Crawford, FlowerShow08@aol.com, 619-435-0334

April 20
Bernardo Gardeners Garden Club Spring Garden Tour
Come join in Bernardo Gardeners' for this annual self-guided tour of a few member/community gardens in our local area. This big fund raising event helps the club provide a scholarship to a deserving horticulture student from Cuyamaca College.
When: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Where: Rancho Bernardo Swim and Tennis
Club, 16955 Bernardo Oaks Drive in Rancho Bernardo, CA
More Information: www.bernardogardeners.org

April 21
San Diego Rose Society Meeting
Consult Rosarian Phil Ash or learn floral arrangement with Dixie Dahl at 7 p.m., then stay for the general meeting at 7:30 p.m. This meeting also features the SDRS Little Rose Show. The meeting is free, and visitors are always welcome.
When: 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
More Information: www.sdrosesociety.org

April 22
San Diego Dahlia Society Meeting
This is the San Diego Dahlia Society's monthly meeting.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
More Information: Society President, David J. Tooley, 858-672-2593

April 23
Ikebana International Meeting
Come learn about Japanese flower arrangement, as demonstrated by Shingisan Shinka- Ryu School.
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Room 104, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
More Information: Keiko Schneider, 858-759-2640

Mission Hills Garden Club Meeting
This is Mission Hills Garden Club's monthly meeting. Meetings are free to members. While guests are welcome, there is an admission fee of $10 for non-members.
When: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Where: Mission Hills United Church of Christ?, 4070 Jackdaw St., San Diego, CA
More Information: www.missionhillsgardenclub.org

San Diego California Rare Fruit Growers Meeting
This is the California Rare Fruit Growers? San Diego Chapter monthly meeting.
When: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
More Information: www.crfgsandiego.org

April 26
San Diego Bonsai Club Show **Two Day Event**
The San Diego Bonsai Club hosts their annual show. There will be demonstrations, plant sales and much more.
When: 10:00 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Room 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
More Information: www.sandiegobonsaiclub.com

Fallbrook Garden Club Flower Show **Two Day Event**
Join the Fallbrook Garden Club as they present their 77th Annual show, titled "Nature's Palette." The show will feature nature artwork alongside flower entries. Admission is free; contact the club for entry details.
When: 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (April 26), 10:00 a.m.-4 p.m. (April 27)
Where: Fallbrook Community Center: 341 Heald Lane, Fallbrook, CA 92028
More Information: www.geocities.com/fallbrookgardenclub

Ramona Garden Club Garden Tour
Visit several unique inland county gardens at the first ever Ramona Garden Club garden tour. There is a $15 fee.
When: 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Where: Contact club for more information.
More Information: www.ramonagardenclub.com

15th Annual Spring Garden Festival
Come join The Water Conservation Garden, Cuyamaca College's Ornamental Horticulture Department and the Heritage of the Americas Museum and learn about water-wise gardening, buy a plant from the large plant sale and enjoy Native American art and culture, among many other fun activities. Admission is free.
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 900 Rancho San Diego Parkway El Cajon, CA 92019
More Information: www.thegarden.org

April 29
Fallbrook Garden Club Meeting
Programs, speakers, workshops, study groups and tours cover a variety of garden-related topics, and give members the opportunity to expand their knowledge and interests.
When: 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where: Fallbrook Community Center: 341 Heald Lane, Fallbrook, CA 92028
More Information: www.geocities.com/fallbrookgardenclub

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