Celebrate the longest day with beneficial insects

Grow exotic fruit successfully

Ever wonder how a tropical fruit becomes your favorite treat? Join us as we journey through the fascinating world of chocolate making.

This summer, we’re growing something new at the nursery: a place where young minds can plant and grow their first business ideas, just like we’ve always nurtured plants.

We Welcome Tio’s Mobile Knife Sharpening

In addition to knives, Tio can sharpen gardening shears and pruners of any size.

Tio will be visiting from 9a-1p.

Join local researcher Natalie Castillo as she returns to explore mosquito ecology.

There are about 3,500 species of described mosquitoes worldwide but only some species are responsible for human mosquito-borne diseases.

Join CatchingH20 as we learn the basics of how much water is being generated on your property and how best to use it. Passive vs Active Solutions including information about rebates and incentives throughout San Diego.

Join Deanna Moore of The Agave Lab for an exploration into Mexican, US and California native agaves, their ecological roles, cultural history, remarkable adaptations, and the many ways humans have worked with these plants—past, present, and future. Includes agave show-and-tell.

A simple garden can still look great all year, even if you do not have time for constant upkeep.

Bring movement and calm into your garden with water features and aquatic planting ideas. Water can add a lot of life to a landscape, but it also needs the right planning and care to stay healthy and attractive.

We’re very happy to bring back Jim LaJoie for another solar cooker workshop.

This is a fun and informative class & workshop where participants learn about solar cooking.

Learn what greywater is, how to use it legally and effectively for irrigation.

Whether you're thinking about cacti, aloe, or reviving succulents that are looking neglected, let's move beyond the basic pot-and-rock look.

Grow a productive food garden without overspending, even if you are starting small. A budget-friendly garden does not have to look basic or underwhelming.

Looking to replace your lawn? Join us to explore California native ground-covers that provide beauty, benefits, and year-round interest while reducing water use and maintenance.

Spaces that you want to explore with plants outside your home?

Think all chocolate tastes the same? Think again! In this hands-on tasting workshop, we'll explore how and why chocolate tastes different depending on where in the world the cocoa beans were grown.

Learn which insects help your garden and which ones cause damage, because not every bug is the enemy.

Join CatchingH20 as we learn the basics of how much water is being generated on your property and how best to use it

Strong gardens start below the surface, and local soils can use a little help. Clay and sandy soils each bring their own challenges, but both can be improved with the right approach.

Join Jessica Ullyott a cozy, community-centered Book & Clothing Swap—a chance to refresh your shelves and your wardrobe without spending a dime.

What if you could slow down and notice the natural world in a whole new way?

Get your yard ready for the next season without overcomplicating it. Fall is a great time to clean up, reset, and get ahead before the weather changes again.