El Niño & the Drought How To Be Prepared For Lots of Rain — Or Not Enough by Deanna Murphy The one-two punch of an El Niño winter followed by the anticipated continuation of the ongoing drought in summer 2016 can be a bit confusing for so many of us wondering what we should be…
Spring Garden Festival March 14-15, San Diego Botanic Garden’s new Spring Garden Festival and Tomatomania! features a wide variety of herbs, spring plants, bromeliads, garden art, and tomatoes. Garden experts will be on hand to answer questions and provide helpful advice on spring plantings and caring for your entire garden. Enjoy food from Divine Fresh,…
Encinitas Garden Festival On Saturday, April 18, from 10am-4:30pm, the ten-year anniversary of the Encinitas Garden Festival features a self-guided walking tour of more than 15 private gardens showcasing mature coastal landscapes, eclectic plant collections, edible landscapes, and more. Tour each garden at your own pace, enjoying the scenery and gathering ideas for your own…
On October 18-19, from 10am–4pm, San Diego Botanic Garden presents its 30th Annual Fall Plant Sale. Donations from over 100 local growers, wholesalers, retail nurseries, and individuals will make this one of the most interesting and diverse plant sales in San Diego County. Selections include California natives, cacti, succulents, bromeliads, fruit trees, and sub-tropicals. The…
Armstrong Garden Centers continues to host free weekend gardening classes this summer at every store location. Each class is instructed by certified nursery professionals who offer timely gardening advice and hands-on demonstrations. On August 9, at “Attracting Pollinators,” learn what to plant to create the best habitat for pollinators, which will thrive and help veggies,…