October 2016 at The Garden

TAKE A CLASS AT THE GARDEN THIS MONTH

Fall is for Planting

Saturday, October 1, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Make the most of the fall planting season with The Garden's Horticulture Director, Clayton Tschudy. Planning and early preparation are the keys to a sustainable, low water garden, and an extraordinary spring bloom. A few easy tricks will transform your average yard into a showstopper!

Garden Members FREE; Non-Members $10

Pre-registration required for all participants atwww.thegarden.org or 619-660-0614 x10

Effects of Climate Change and Drought on 
Our Local Ecosystem

Thursday, October 27, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Specialists drawn from San Diego Zoo Global, the Natural History Museum, the Audubon Society, the Watershed Protection Program, and SDSU will share their insights about patterns in our climate and watersheds, as well as challenges facing our birds, insects, and indigenous plants. 

Initial presentations will be followed by discussion moderated by Professor Emeritus Bonnie Kime Scott, a Docent and member of the Board of Directors at The Garden.

Garden Members $5; Non-Members $10

Pre-registration recommended at www.thegarden.org or 619-660-0614 x10.

OTHER GARDEN HAPPENINGS

New this Month in The Garden Shoppe

Jamul potter, Jeremy Diller creates one of a kind emblems that fit in the palm of your hand. The Raku medallions and heart stones make a cherished gift of beauty, strength and fire. 

Starting in November, The Shoppe will offer Raku 
Dream Jars, Spirit Angels & Animals from Jeremy's beautiful collection of clay and fire. Just in time for the holiday season! 

Medallions: $3.25 each 

Hearts: $4.25 each

The Shoppe is open daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

2016 Fall Plantstravaganza

Saturday, November 5

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Member Preview 9:00 am - 10:00 am

The Garden's Fall Plantstravaganza returns with plant sales, gardening workshops, "Ask the Designer" landscape consultations and advice from partner water agencies on how to save water while maintaining a beautiful yard. Reservations for the popular "Ask the Designer" consultations are recommended; call 619-660-0614 x10. 

Admission: Members and Kids 12 and Under FREE; $3 General Admission 

Free Parking

Learn more about the event at www.thegarden.org.

ONGOING PROGRAMS

• Free Docent-Led Tours, Saturdays, 10:00 am.   

• Professional Landscape Design Consultations. Call 619-660-0614 x10 for appointment availability, designer information and reservations.

• Ms. Smarty-Plants™ award-winning programs inspire young people through interactive and engaging hands on learning in water conservation and stewardship of the earth. Learn more about the Ms. Smarty-Plants™ Program.

• Garden Membership has a multitude of benefits!  For information on becoming a member, click MEMBERSHIP.