Encinitas CA— Events and classes at the San Diego Botanic Garden for May 2017:
Now – Monday, July 11. Daily, 9 am – 5 pm. Ecke Building. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Free with paid admission or membership.
10th Annual Lung Hsiang Exhibit and Sale. The 10th Annual Lung Hsiang Exhibit and Sale features original Chinese Brush Paintings created by members of the Lung Hsiang chapter of the American Artists of Chinese Brush Painting. The exhibit and sale is open daily from 9 am – 5 pm in the Ecke Building in the Garden. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/events.htm
Sunday, May 1 – Labor Day, September 4. Daily, 9 am – 5 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Free admission for active-duty U.S. military and up to 5 immediate family members.
Blue Star Museum Program. The San Diego Botanic Garden is proud to participate in the Blue Star Museum program, offering free admission to all active duty, National Guard and Reserve members of the U.S. military and their families (card carrier plus 5 immediate family members). As our way of saying ‘thank you’ to the brave men and women of the U.S. Military, the Garden will begin our Blue Star program on May 1st. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/military-specials.htm
Saturday, May 6, 9 am – 12 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Members: $45, Non-Members $54 (Materials included in fee).
Succulent Turtle Class (Ages 18+). Create a beautiful succulent turtle you make yourself! Taught by the SDBG Succulent Wreath Team. Please bring small clippers or scissors to class. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm
Saturday, May 13, 10 am – 4 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Free with paid admission or membership.
Chocolate Festival. Spend the Saturday before Mother’s Day at San Diego Botanic Garden’s famous Chocolate Festival! Enjoy dozens of delectable chocolate tastings, demonstrations, a chocolate fountain and more. This family-friendly event also features lots of children’s activities and a variety of Mother’s Day gifts. Tasting tickets will be sold on site. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/chocolate.htm
Wednesday, May 17, 9:30 am – 12 pm & Wednesday, May 24, 9:30 am – 12 pm, San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Members: $75, Non-Members $90 plus a $60 materials fee paid directly to the instructor.
Beginning & Intermediate Mosaics (Ages 16+). Come and enjoy two relaxing mornings creating art for your garden with friends. Choose your own project – a butterfly, dragonfly, seahorse, owl, turtle, elephant, frog, bird or sun. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm
Saturday, May 20, 9 am – 1 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Members: $80, Non-Members $96.
Build Your Own Hydroponic Spring Garden (Ages 16+). Learn the principles of the hydroponic wick method by building your own sustainable garden to take home. Fee includes materials. Instructor: Alex Kallas of AgPALS. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm
Sunday, May 21, 1 – 4 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Members: $40, Non-Members $48.
Installing Drip Irrigation at Home and on the Urban Farm (Ages 18+). Learn how to set up a drip irrigation system for your home garden or urban farm. Students learn how to install and work with various forms of drip irrigation systems including inline fertilization and alternative watering methods. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm
Saturday, May 27, 9 am – 3 pm. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Free with paid admission or membership.
Palm, Cycad, Bamboo and Tropical Plant Sale. This one-of-a-kind event features rare and exotic species of palms, cycads and other tropical plants provided by exceptional Southern California Nurseries. This event is co-hosted by the Palm Society of Southern California and San Diego Botanic Garden. Info: http://www.sdbgarden.org/plantsales-tropical.htm