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. Tthe 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.

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 and Tennis Club at 16955 Bernardo Oaks Drive in Rancho Bernardo.

View Upcoming Programs: http://bernardogardeners.org/programs.html

Non-member charge of $5 for each meeting attending. Call 858-485-0288 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 (except for July & August) 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 North County Chapter

The San Diego North County 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.

We meet at 7 p.m. on the 3rd Friday of every month at MiraCosta College, Student Center room 3450, One Barnard Drive, Oceanside. Please see our website for a map, photos, and additional information http://nc.crfgsandiego.org/, or for other cities, http://www.crfg.org.

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 Meeting Room #1, Calavera Hills Community Center, 2997 Glasgow Dr., Carlsbad. The meetings start at 12:30 p.m. and refreshments are always served. Meetings are open to the public and we look forward to meeting new gardeners!

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 10am (unless otherwise noted on our web site), 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

Hidden Meadows Garden Club

Hidden Meadows Garden Club meets the third Friday of each month, except December.

For meeting schedule and more information about the club, please visit their web page at http://hiddenmeadowsgc.tripod.com/id4.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://miracostahc.org/

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 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!

Click here for driving directions.

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

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)

Sunshine Care

Free Garden Lecture Series. 12695 Monte Vista Road, Poway CA 92064.

RSVP or get more details at 858-752-8197 – website

COMING UP:

Saturday, February 16th, 10:30am – 12 noon. Speaker: Janice Schock, Master Gardener.
Topic: Tips on Edible Landscaping. Why and how to incorporate vegetable and herbs into your landscape garden.

Saturday, March 16th, 10:30am – 12 noon. Speaker: Farmer Roy Wilburn

Topic: Solutions to what went wrong in your winter garden. Let’s get ready for Spring! Q&A with the Farmer.

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