Fall is the time for planting in San Diego and The Garden has classes and events that will inspire you! From learning how to use rainwater and greywater, a sips and succulents garden tour and our annual Autumn Fest & Plant Sale, there is something for everyone.
Education Program
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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Ms. Smarty-Plants Goes Batty at Grossmont Center
Due to improvements happening in The Garden this fall, Ms. Smarty-Plants is flying to Grossmont Center to celebrate Halloween. The event begins at 3pm with trick-or-treating, with Ms. Smarty-Plants taking the stage at 4:30pm.
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Autumn Fest and Plant Sale
Join us for our annual Autumn Fest and Plant Sale on November 3!
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Free, Docent-led Garden Tour
Walk the garden trails with a Docent Tour Guide and see beautiful water-saving landscapes. Tours begin promptly Saturday mornings at.
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Plant Paparazzi! Basic iPhone Pics
Take better photos with your smart phone! Docent Instructor Sally Long leads this popular, interactive class on mastering the basics,.
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FREE Backyard Composting Workshop
Learn the basics of backyard composting and composting with worms. Class is made possible by the County of San Diego,.
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Plant It and They Will Come!
Welcome bird and butterfly visitors to your home garden! Join Moosa Creek Nursery professionals to create beautiful California native habitat..
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Garden Yoga
Mat poses, chair exercises, meditation, and smiles in every class with Jackie Gadd, Accessible Yoga Ambassador. Bring your mat. For.
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Garden Closed
The Garden will be closed on Thursday, November 22 in observance of Thanksgiving Day. The Garden will reopen on Friday,.
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Free, Docent-led Garden Tour
Walk the garden trails with a Docent Tour Guide and see beautiful water-saving landscapes. Tours begin promptly Saturday mornings at.
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Sign Language Superstars- Holiday Edition!
Have you ever wanted to learn American Sign Language? Have fun with Pam Meisner, founder of Ms. Smarty-Plants™ practicing basic.
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.
City of San Diego
This website was made possible in part by a grant from the Hans and Margaret Doe Charitable Trust.
