Gardening Resources

Palomar District Garden Clubs 

California Garden Clubs, Inc. (CGCI)  

California Rare Fruit Growers 

National Gardening Association

San Diego Floral Association 

San Diego Botanic Garden

Ikebana International San Diego 

California Gardens Great source for information on plants and gardening in California.  

San Diego Horticultural Society
American Rose Society California Native Plant Society  
San Diego Bromeliad Society
San Diego Cactus and Succulent Society.
Palomar Cactus and Succulent Society
San Diego Bonsai Society San Diego County Orchid Society
San Diego Epiphyllum Society San Diego Geranium Society Southern California Plumeria Society 

All about tomatoes

All about Herbs 

Drought Tolerant Plants for your Garden
Guide to Backyard Composting

Master Gardeners Guide to vegetables by season

Seed viability estimates   

Seed germination temperatures

Solana Center Environmental education, composting, gardening, ocean protection, pollution prevention and sustainable living.

 Fruit Trees pdf

Training and pruning fruit trees pdf

Staking trees properly (and only if necessary): 

Water Conservation Garden/ Cuyumaca College

Water Smart Homerowner's Guide

WildLife in the Garden Resources

Wildlife rescue and rehabilitation website

All about Hummingbirds  

Butterflies

Common Birds of Southern California

Master Gardeners Guide to vegetables by season

Master Gardener Hotline at 858-694-2860 San Diego  

Answering questions on home gardening and pest control. 

Monday-Friday 9AM- - 3PM Or Email your questions to https://www.mastergardenersd.org/emailcontact.php

University of California Integrated Pest Management (IPM) 

The  University of California Statewide IPM Program (UC IPM) helps residents  prevent and solve pest problems. The program draws on expertise of  University of California scientists to develop and distribute UC's best  information on managing pests using safe and effective techniques and  strategies that protect people and the environment.

This webpage links to an enormous amount of information, including the direct links provided below.

Vertebrate Pests 

Invertebrate pests

Diseases

Weeds 

Bagrada Bugs

IPM  What is Integrated Pest Management?

Learn more about our seasonal services, such as fall clean-up and winterization, to keep your garden healthy year-round.

Garden Tour tickets are $25

Tickets are available the day of the sale at the 

2024 Plant & Craft Sale and at any of the 4 tour gardens. 

This is a self-guided tour so you may visit the gardens in any order of your choosing.   The addresses of the gardens are listed above.  

Please respect the privacy of the homeowners and only visit the gardens during tour hours when our hostesses will be there to greet you.  

Note that a wristband is required for entry into each garden as proof of purchase.   Wristbands are issued at Ramona Oaks Park.

If you purchase your ticket online, on the day of the sale, go to Ramona Oaks Park, 25341 Pappas Rd., Ramona, CA to pick up your wrist band (which is also your ticket) and addresses of the gardens on tour.

This location is also the venue for our Spring Plant and Craft Sale.  Many beautiful plants, veggie starts and craft items will be available for purchase. The Plant and Craft Sale will be open from 10 am until 2 pm. 

If you purchased your ticket in person and already received your wristband, there is no need to check in at Ramona Oaks Park.  You may go directly to the gardens and show your wristband as proof of purchase.  

• Show your wristband to enter each garden
• Wear comfortable walking shoes
• No pets or children under 12
• Gardens are at private homes which may not be handicapped accessible 
• Restrooms are available at the Plant & Craft Sale at Ramona Oaks Park and not at the homes on tour