Garden Club Meetings, Events & Farmers Markets in San Diego County
Meetings
Alta Vista Gardens
The Alta Vista Gardens is a Public Benefit Corporation devoted to developing a community botanical garden bringing together people, nature and art. While still very much at its development stage, the Garden welcomes you to participate in its evolution. Click here for more details.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE GARDEN
Work days in the Garden are held on the third Saturday of the month from 8:00 am to Noon. Don Nelson is the volunteer coordinator. He can be reached by email at dnelson@altavistagardens.org.
The Alta Vista Gardens is located in the heart of the City of Vista's Brengle Terrace Park, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr. Vista, CA.
Bernardo Gardeners Garden Club
General Meetings: Held at 1:00 pm on the third Thursday of each month, except July and August, at the Rancho Bernardo Swim & Tennis Club, 16955 Bernardo Oaks Drive in Rancho Bernardo. (Cross streets are Rancho Bernardo Rd. and Bernardo Oaks Drive - same road as the RB Inn).
View Upcoming Programs: http://bernardogardeners.org/programs.html
Guests are welcome. Call (858) 672-2454 for info or visit us on the web at www.bernardogardeners.org
Bonita Organic Garden Club
The Bonita Organic Garden Club meets the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm. Our regular meeting place is the Bonita Library Community Room, 4375 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA 91902.
To confirm the current meeting place, or for more information call 619-348-9882 or visit our website at http://www.sweetwatervalleyca.org/BOGC.html
California Coastal Rose Society
The California Coastal Rose Society meets on the third Tuesday of the month at Heritage Hall, 2650 Garfield, Carlsbad, which is located in the northwest corner of Magee Park.
Meetings are free and open to anyone interested in growing roses. Additional information about CCRS and its activities can be accessed at the organization's website www.californiacoastalrose.com
California Rare Fruit Growers, San Diego Chapter
The San Diego Chapter of the California Rare Fruit Growers was created to educate people about rare fruits, to identify fruits that are adaptable to the local area, and to propagate and to exchange plant materials.
Meetings are at 7pm, fourth Wednesday of the month (except during November and December, when it shifts to the third Wednesday) in Casa del Prado Building (usually room 101) in Balboa Park.
If you have questions, please read the frequently asked quesiton, FAQ, call us at 619-697-4417, or e-mail us at info@crfgsandiego.org or visit the San Diego Chapter on the web at http://www.crfgsandiego.org
For other cities please visit our parent organization's web page at http://www.crfg.org
Carlsbad Garden Club
Carlsbad Garden Club meets on the first Friday from September to June at the George and Patricia Gowland Meeting room in Dove Library, Carlsbad.
For more information: www.carlsbadgardenclub.com
e-mail: carlsbadgardenclub@hotmail.com
phone: 760-845-6339 or 760-931-9863
Del Mar Rose Society
The Del mar Rose Society meets monthly on the last Thursday of each month, January through September, with the exception of June. The meetings take place at the Powerhouse Community Center on Coast Blvd. and begin with a coffee social at 6:30pm followed by the program at 7pm. The public is welcome to attend.
Dos Valles Garden Club
At noon (unless otherwise noted on our newsletter), 2nd Tuesday of the month, September - June, St. Stephen's Church Hall, 31020 Cole Grade Rd.
View our Calendar of events: http://www.dosvallesgardenclub.org/page/page/4978149.htm
You're invited to join the Dos Valles Garden Club!
Dos Valles Garden Club Membership Form
To find out more about our meetings and club, please email:
DosVallesGC@vcweb.org or visit us on the web at: www.dosvallesgardenclub.org
Elfin Forest Garden Club
The Elfin Forest Garden Club is unique in that it has no memberships, dues, or officers. All we do is enjoy the opportunity to garden in Elfin Forest and HAVE FUN! Everyone is welcome. For more info, contact Queen of the Flowers, Teri Brand at twigsbyteri@aol.com.
Fallbrook Garden Club
Founded in 1931, we are one of the oldest and largest garden clubs in California. The 225+ men and women of this active organization have a long tradition of community service, member education and youth scholarship.
To learn more about the Fallbrook Garden Club and membership opportunities visit them on the web at: http://www.fallbrookgardenclub.org/aboutus.aspx
The Hidden Meadows Garden Club
The Hidden Meadows Garden Club meets on the third Friday of each month, in every month except August and December. All meetings are free and visitors are always welcome.
If non-members are interested in attending an event, email Sue Simonson at bsimonson@yahoo.com (use "garden club" in the subject line) or you can call her at 760-233-1611.
For more information about us, please visit us on the web at: http://hiddenmeadows92026.tripod.com/gardenclub/index.html
Mabel Corwin Branch of the American Begonia Society
The Mabel Corwin Branch of the American Begonia Society meets on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Encinitas Community Center, Room 120, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr., Encinitas, CA.
For more information, please call Marla Keith at 760-753-3977 or visit us on the American Begonia Society on the web at: http://www.begonias.org/branches/branch.htm
Mira Costa Horticultural Club
Our activities range from workshops, programs, plant sales at our friendly monthly meetings. We share knowledge on gardening and learn from guest speakers.
To find out more about this club and their upcoming meetings visit the Mira Costa Horticulture club on the web at: http://www.gardencentral.org/californiagc/miracosta
Palomar Cactus and Succulent Society
We meet at 12 noon on the 4th Saturday of the month (exceptions in 2008- March and May- 3rd Saturday) at the Joslyn Senior Center 210 E. Park Ave., Escondido, CA.
Monthly meetings include a raffle, plant sales, and an exchange table as well as a guest speaker. Visitors are welcome.
Contact: Vicki Broughton for more information: 760-741-7553 or vmbroughton@cox.net
Palomar Orchid Society
Meetings are free and open to the public. General meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 7 PM, Carlsbad Woman’s Club, 3320 Monroe St., Carlsbad. Meeting topics cover a variety of topics including orchid habitat, cultural practices, and other topics of interest requested by members. Most meetings are preceded by a “hands on” cultural session for beginners and others interested in increasing their knowledge of potting techniques, hybridizing, pest control, etc.
For additional information contact Dr. Gil Ho, 760-476-9038 or www.palomarorchids.com
Poway Valley Garden Club
General meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month, September through June, in Templar’s Hall at Old Poway Park, Poway, California.
To view details of the programs, meetings and gardening activities please click here: Club Calendar of Activities
For more information, visit the Poway Valley Garden Club on the web: http://home.san.rr.com/pvgc
Ramona Garden Club
The Ramona Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of each month, excluding July, August, and December, and features a garden related program, refreshments, opportunity drawings and door prizes.
Call (760)788-6709 or visit the website at www.RamonaGardenClub.com for additional information.
San Diego Floral Association
For meeting times and events please visit us on the web at: http://www.sdfloral.org/index.html
San Diego Garden Club
The San Diego Garden Club invites you join us at our monthly meetings, every third Saturday morning at 10am for free, informative guest speakers! Each an expert in their field!
Join your neighbors in learning how to save water, plant with California Native plants, start vegetable gardens, prune roses, how to go organic, and many other helpful topics for the amateur gardener!
For a complete 2008-2009 Speaker Schedule and Garden Tours, visit our Web site at: http://www.sandiegogardenclub.org
All Meetings are Free and Open to the Public!
San Diego Horticultural Society
The San Diego Horticultural Society meets on the second Monday of every month from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Surfside Race Place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Mingle with rose enthusiasts, nursery owners, palm fanatics and plant breeders. We’re a diverse and neighborly group!
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Everyone is welcome to attend the monthly meetings, which are free for members and $10 for non-members. (Note: The meeting in June is usually a Special Speakers event; the date and location for that meeting varies each year.)
For more information, call (760) 295-7089 or visit www.sdhortsoc.org. You may call Anne Murphy 760-941-4385
San Dieguito Garden Club
Meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Paul Ecke Room at Quail Botanical Gardens, except in November or when we have a tour.
Hospitality is at 9:30 am and the business meeting starts at 10 am followed by the speaker.
Scripps-Mesa Garden Club
Please join this friendly group of gardeners - from novice to expert, with small and large gardens - as we gather to share and learn. There is a brief business meeting, followed by a professional speaker, refreshments and an exchange of plants and gardening-related items.
For details contact Lynnell Hallock at (858) 578-6351. View our calendar of events (PDF Format)
Vista Garden Club
General Meetings: First Friday of every month (except July and August) at noon, in the Vista Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace in Vista.
Notes: Visitors are welcome to attend our meetings and share in our fingertip luncheon. Each month we have a program addressing some aspect of gardening. Prior to the monthly meetings we have either a workshop or a tour. Membership is open to everyone, and dues are a nominal $25.00 a year or $40.00 for a family.
For more information, visit the Vista Garden Club on the web: http://www.vistagardenclub.org
For More Local Events and Meetings
Visit the North County Times at: http://www.nctimes.com/community/
Events
Escondido History Center Events
http://www.escondidohistory.org/content/events/calendar.htm
Jack Schultz & East County Rose Society
Jack Shultz is a master rosarian and award winning horticulture and arrangement exhibitor in Southern California. Jack tends an organic garden of 500+ roses and he cares for the rose gardens of several clients. He is in high demand as a speaker about organic rose care.
Be sure and listen to "How Does Your Garden Grow" every Saturday morning from 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM on San Diego radio station KPRZ 1210 AM-------Featuring host Ted Kniffing from Kniffing's Nursery. Ask all your gardening questions and listen for featured guests which often includes Jack Shoultz and many other local garden experts. Just call 1-866-577-2473 during the radio show.
Then tune in from 8 AM to 10 AM on Saturday and Sundays to Garden Compass Radio Program featuring Bruce and Sharon Asakawa and John Bagnasco-------XEPE 1700 AM---1-800-660-4759 or-1--858-560-1360 or listen to www.sandiego1700.com
Be sure and check our website often for updates and additions. www.organicrosecare.org Email: organicjack@cox.net
Farmers Markets
Escondido Farmers' Market
Time: Open Tuesdays 3:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. (May 1–September 30) and 2:30 p.m.– 6:00 p.m. (October 1–April 30)
Place: Downtown Escondido • Grand Avenue Between Kalmia & Juniper
Escondido, CA
Downtown Escondido's Certified Farmers Market showcases fresh-picked California-grown fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Friendly vendors also offer local honey, eggs, fresh-roasted nuts, pesto, fresh pasta, gourmet European breads, Julian pies, salsa, tamales, tortillas, pita and humus, cookies, dessert breads, and more.
For more information visit us on the web at: http://www.ci.escondido.ca.us/events/farmers/index.html
Fallbrook Farmers' Market
Time: Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Place: Village Square on the corner of Main and Alvarado.
Buy locally grown fruit and vegetables, fresh flowers, and handmade arts and crafts. You can also find specialty products made from our local bounty!
For more information visit us on the web at: http://www.fallbrook.org/tourism/farmers-markets.asp
Valley Center Farmers' Market
Time: Every Thursday afternoon from 3:00 pm to Sunset
Place: Valley Center Community Center, 28246 Lilac Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082
This Certified Farmers’ Market is a weekly event not to be missed. With an enormous variety of great, healthy food displayed alongside original crafts and artwork, Valley Center residents and visitors will agree that on Thursday afternoons, the Valley Center Certified Farmers’ Market is the place to be.
For more information visit us on the web at:
http://www.sdfarmbureau.org/Farmers-Markets/Valley-Center/index.html
Heritage Family Farm participates in the following Farmers' Markets
WEDNESDAY: Temecula Farmers Market
The Promenade Mall, Macy's and Penny's parking lot, 9am - 1pm
FRIDAY: Mission Valley Farmers Market
Westfield Mission Valley Mall's East parking lot across from Macy's, 3pm - 7pm
SATURDAY: Little Italy Mercato
Date & India in San Diego, 9am - 1:30pm
SATURDAY: Temecula Farmers Market
Old Town Temecula from 8am - 12:30pm
SUNDAY: La Jolla Open Aire Market
"La Jolla Elementary School" at Girard Ave & Genter: 9am - 1pm
For more info, visit Heritage Family Farms website