December 2024
Calendar of Events
Our Calendar lists free workshops and seminars as well as activities organized by our sponsors and local non-profits.
Send Calendar Listings by the 15th of the Month to Lynn Neagley
December 2024
Events Hosted by SDHS Sponsors
Walter Andersen Nursery
Info: www.walterandersen.com
San Diego: Open for business 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., 7 days a week. Call 619-224-8271 for directions, the latest in-store shopping information, and holiday closures.
Poway: Open for business from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 7 days a week. Call 858-513-4900 for directions, the latest in-store shopping information, and holiday closures.
Green Thumb Super Garden Centers
Info: www.supergarden.com
San Marcos: Open for business. Monday-Saturday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm and Sunday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Call 760-744-3822 for directions, the latest in-store shopping information, holiday closures, and to sign up for our free newsletter. We are closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Events at Public Gardens, Nurseries and Public Libraries
San Diego Botanic Garden
Open to members and the public. Reservations are recommended, except for Museum for All visitors. Purchase tickets online. Current hours: Wednesday through Monday: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
FREE One hour guided tours every Saturday (10:30 am) and every Sunday (11:00 am) for members and visitors who pay for general admission. CLOSED Thanksgiving Day.
The Water Conservation Garden
Opens 9:00 am-2:00 pm Tuesday-Thursday, 9:00 am-4:00pm on Friday and Saturday.
Call for the latest information on admission prices, holiday closures, tours, and virtual and in-person classes: (619) 660-0614, ext.10. CLOSED Thanksgiving Day.
Alta Vista Botanical Gardens
https://altavistabotanicalgardens.org
Open to members and the public, we are celebrating our 25th year. We are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The schedule of events, including Saturday Kid’s Gardening Classes, is on the website.
Garden Clubs
Vista Garden Club
Info: https://www.californiagardenclubs.com/vistagardenclub/ or Vistagardenclub@gmail.com
Dos Valles Garden Club
https://www.dosvallesgardenclub.com/events and Facebook and Instagram pages for monthly meeting information and location.
Poway Valley Garden Club
https://www.powayvalleygardenclub.org and to become a member, email: pvgc@outlook.com
Mission Hills Garden Club
https://www.missionhillsgardenclub.org for Membership information, registration for events and links to Facebook & Instagram pages and YouTube channel featuring current and previous event programs and presentations from April 2020 onward.
Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held at the United Church of Christ in Mission Hills, 4070 Jackdaw Street, San Diego.
Bonita Valley Garden Club
https://www.californiagardenclubs.com/bonitavalleygardenclub/ for Membership information, events calendar, and links to their Facebook page. Meetings are held at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Nale Parish Hall, 760 First Ave., Chula Vista CA 91910 and on the second Wednesday of each month, except for July and August.
Save the Date
Chula Vista Garden Club, in collaboration with the Friends of the Chula Vista Library
December 6, 2024, 10:00 am-2:00 pm, Plant Sale at Chula Vista Public Library, Civic Center Branch, 365 F Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910, Free admission. CVGardenClub619@gmail.com
Resources & Ongoing Events
California Native Plant Society-San Diego Chapter
Membership, newsletter signup and upcoming events information available at https://www.cnpssd.org
UCCE San Diego County and the Farm and Home Advisors
Master Gardener contact information and newsletters and Free Online Workshop information available at http://cesandiego.ucanr.edu
Garden Radio Shows
“Garden Talk” radio show with Walter Andersen Nursery, every Saturday from 6:00 to 7:00 am on KCBQ1170AM/96.1FM and KPRZ1210AM/106.1FM. Walter Andersen Nursery's Facebook page posts updated information, and www.walterandersen.com has a link to all podcasts.
Garden America Radio Show. Saturday 8:00 am Hosts Bryan Main, John Bagnasco and Tiger Palafox. Broadcasts are via Facebook Live. Call-in questions to toll-free number (855) 424-9825. Each show also features an industry “expert”. www.gardenamerica.com for programming information. Available to Podcast and live stream are available through “Biz Talk Radio”.
San Diego County Farmers Markets
www.sdfarmbureau.org provides a weekly calendar, and all farmer's market located in San Diego County.