Help The Garden continue to be THE resource for water-wise landscaping in San Diego County. Your tax-deductible gift supports the care of The Garden’s nearly six-acres of land, enables the creation of new and innovative exhibits and programming, and helps present community-driven special events.
Ms. Smarty-Plants™ Youth Education
Ms. Smarty-Plants™ award-winning programs inspire young people through interactive and engaging hands on learning in water conservation and stewardship of the earth. Fieldtrips, Assemblies, and Special Programs meet E-STEM, California State and Next Generation Science Standards. With her special mixture of music, magic, and fun, Ms. Smarty-Plants™ ignites the EARTH HERO in each of us.
Upcoming events
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Backyard Composting Workshop
In partnership with the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, The Water Conservation Garden presents a FREE composting workshop! Learn all.
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Free Garden Tour
Tour the lush, charming, and water-wise Garden with a knowledgeable docent to hear what makes our garden special, and be.
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How to Grow Protea
Learn from expert, Ben Gill, Owner of California Protea Management, how to include stunning protea in your Southern California landscape..
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Free Garden Tour
Tour the lush, charming, and water-wise Garden with a knowledgeable docent to hear what makes our garden special, and be.
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Hillside Gardening
Ever wonder how to care for that slope/hillside you have? Join renowned Landscape Designer, Connie Beck the Holistic Gardener, to.
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Fall Docent Training-Part One of Two
This is part one of a two-part class. Contribute to The Garden’s success by becoming a Garden Docent! There are.
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Ms. Smarty-Plants™ Goes Batty!
Back by popular demand - Ms. Smarty-Plants™ Goes Batty! Are you ready to have fun and learn about creatures whooo go BOO in the night? Join.
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Free Garden Tour
Tour the lush, charming, and water-wise Garden with a knowledgeable docent to hear what makes our garden special, and be.
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Fall Docent Training-Part Two of Two
This is the second part of a two-part class. Part one is on September 17. Contribute to The Garden’s success.
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Efficient Irrigation
Landscape Designer Jan Tubiolo discusses how to manage the water you give your plants through the proper maintenance of your.
Plants in the Garden
Explore a sampling of the plants you’ll see at The Garden.
Our partners
The Garden is thankful for ongoing support from the members of our Joint Powers Authority.
Our new website was made possible in part by a grant from the Hans and Margaret Doe Charitable Trust.
