California Garden Magazine...

The first issue of California Garden magazine was printed in July of 1909.

The magazine specialized in information for growing plants in the San Diego area. It is the oldest horticulture magazine in continuous publication in the United States. Except for a brief two-year period, all writers, editors, and photographers have been volunteers, many of whom are well-known authorities in their fields.

Even though the organization was founded for beautification of San Diego, many people wanted to grow vegetables and fruits, so California Garden expanded to give advice on growing edible items. Today subscribers include readers in foreign countries with similar climatic conditions, as well as in colder areas of the United States, where the information is used for growing plants in greenhouses.


Office Location: Room 105, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
Office Hours: 10 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday; also the 3rd Saturday of month. Closed Holidays.
Telephone or Fax: 619-232-5762
E-mail: editor@sdfloral.org
Sponsored Content: Flower Meanings by ProFlowers
Indices: California Garden 2005 Index
   




 
Sep/Oct 2007

Ready For Fall?... Plus: The Art of Ikebana. Great Design Advice. Digital Photography Tips...and more.





 
Jul/Aug 2007

Butterflies in Bloom... 100 years in the making! Join us in Balboa Park.





 
May/Jun 2007

Don't get too close...These plants will bite! How to get more from your irises. Jacaranda, San Diego's elegant purple tree...Take better pictures of your plant--our guide will show you how.





 
Mar/Apr 2007

How Green is our Valley? Celebrating an overlooked plant color...Also inside: timely tips, the art of flower arranging, how to use fertilizer optimally, and more!





 
Jan/Feb 2007

ABUTILON,exotic flower of mystery...PLUS, acacias, the delicious artichoke, how to care fo holiday plants and more!





 
Nov/Dec 2006

We're dreaming of a white rose...Plus, succulent wreaths, hummingbird care, book reviews and more!





 
Sep/Oct 2006

Mum's the word...Plus, red rose care, schoolyard gardening, recipes, book review and more?




 
Jul/Aug 2006

Begonias for every garden...Plus, bromeliads, hymenocallis, mulching tips and more!




 
May/Jun 2006

Everything is coming up roses...Plus tips for garden shows, a look at flowers for moms and more!




 
Mar/Apr 2006

Celebrate Art Alive, coming this April to the San Diego Museum of Art...Plus, today's lesson: cymbidium basics. Daylilies: They've come a long way, baby.