Calendar of events
iPhone Photography Series
October 14, 2021
Thursdays, October 14, 21, 28 at 3-3:45pm - Virtually on Zoom Thursday, November 4 time TBD - Outdoors at The Garden Four interactive classes emphasize how to use iPhone camera settings along with the principles of photography. See your photo quality elevate from ordinary snapshots to exquisite moments. Led by experienced photography instructor, Sally Long. Members $20* / Non-members $40* *cost covers entire series
New Member Breakfast at The Garden
October 20, 2021
Wednesday, October 20 @ 8:00 - 10:00am The in-person New Member Breakfast is for members who have recently joined The Water Conservation Garden. Learn about your membership benefits, such as reciprocal entry to more than 300 botanic gardens nationwide and discounts with our partner nurseries. You’ll also get insight into upcoming workshops and fun new activities and offerings for members.
Wednesday - Storytime with Ms. Smarty-Plants™
October 20, 2021
Storytime with Ms. Smarty-Plants™ 3rd Wednesdays, 9:30am Dr. Seuss said, “You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book!” He couldn’t be more right! Join Ms. Smarty-Plants™ on the 3rd Wednesday of every month for a featured holiday-themed story followed by a craft. Storytime is free with Garden Admission.
Hillside Planting Ideas
October 21, 2021
Thursday, October 21 at 10-11:30am PST on Zoom Connie Beck, the Holistic Gardener, presents beautiful solutions for planting on a slope or hillside found in the neighborhoods of San Diego County. Get inspired for those hard to plant spaces, and help protect our precious watersheds from runoff pollution. Sponsored by The County of San Diego. FREE
iPhone Photography Series
October 21, 2021
Thursdays, October 14, 21, 28 at 3-3:45pm - Virtually on Zoom Thursday, November 4 time TBD - Outdoors at The Garden Four interactive classes emphasize how to use iPhone camera settings along with the principles of photography. See your photo quality elevate from ordinary snapshots to exquisite moments. Led by experienced photography instructor, Sally Long. Members $20* / Non-members $40* *cost covers entire series
Wags N Wine 2021
October 21, 2021
September 30th and October 21st 4:30-6:30pm It’s Wine O’ Clock this autumn at The Garden! Walk off your RUFF day with your Paw-some pals through the beautiful Garden trails during these special evenings in the best summer spot you know. Members $8 / Non-members $12
iPhone Photography Series
October 28, 2021
Thursdays, October 14, 21, 28 at 3-3:45pm - Virtually on Zoom Thursday, November 4 time TBD - Outdoors at The Garden Four interactive classes emphasize how to use iPhone camera settings along with the principles of photography. See your photo quality elevate from ordinary snapshots to exquisite moments. Led by experienced photography instructor, Sally Long. Members $20* / Non-members $40* *cost covers entire series
November 12th - Landscape Design Consultation 2021
November 03, 2021
Garden Members $70 / Non-members $85 Receive helpful, one-on-one advice, for your Landscape Makeover project from professional Landscape Designers. Whether you are looking to make minor or major changes, incorporate water-wise plants, be more water efficient, qualify for a rebate, create an outdoor social space, contribute to the native habitat, or install a completely new water wise landscape, consultations are a great service to get you moving in the right direction. Please review the Landscape Design Consultation info page before registering. The Consultation is 45 minutes and currently takes place on Zoom or by phone. NOTE: November 13th Consultations will be in-person, outdoors, at The Garden. Registration includes FREE entry to Fall Garden Festival on that day.
iPhone Photography Series
November 04, 2021
Thursdays, October 14, 21, 28 at 3-3:45pm - Virtually on Zoom Thursday, November 4 time TBD - Outdoors at The Garden Four interactive classes emphasize how to use iPhone camera settings along with the principles of photography. See your photo quality elevate from ordinary snapshots to exquisite moments. Led by experienced photography instructor, Sally Long. Members $20* / Non-members $40* *cost covers entire series
November Tour - Garden Tour
November 06, 2021
Saturdays @ 9am FREE with Garden admission ticket! Tour led by an experienced Volunteer Docent. Walk The Garden trails and learn about our many plants and exhibits along with interesting stories of The Garden. Learn about watering & care needs; discover which plants attract pollinators; compare landscape design ideas for a variety of looks & feels in home gardens, and much, much more. Pre-registration is NOT required. Non-members pay Garden Entry ticket at the Admissions booth at the front entrance of The Garden. If your party is larger than 8 people please email info@thegarden.org ahead of time so we know to expect you.
Backyard Composting Basics
November 06, 2021
Saturday, November 6 at 10am-12pm
Registration: Solana Center
Location: The Water Conservation Garden
Learn the basics of backyard composting. Using trial-tested advice and interactive demonstrations, expert educators from Solana Center will teach you all you need to know to get started with a bin that fits your needs, and lifestyle. Learn more about composting and how it can benefit your garden, home, and community.
Tree Planting for Success
November 09, 2021
Tuesday, November 9 at 5-6pm PST on Zoom Get step by step virtual instructions on tree planting for success with Tree Life Consulting, then choose a free tree sapling for pickup on November 13th at The Garden's Fall Garden Festival thanks to our generous partner SDG&E. FREE