Specialty Sources

A Growing Passion

San Diego television series about local garden-related topics

https://agrowingpassion.com

American Horticultural Therapy Association

Dedicated to the expansion and advancement of the practice of horticultural therapy
ahta.org

California Native Plant Society, San Diego Chapter

Dedicated to promoting the use of California native plants in the landscape.

www.cnpssd.org

California Rare Fruit Growers

Educates about rare fruits, propagation and exchanges plant materials.  Website has growing advice.
http://www.crfg.org/

City Farmers Nursery

Organic plants, soil and homesteading supplies.

https://www.cityfarmersnursery.com

Cuyamaca Water Conservation Garden

Six acres of displays that showcase water conservation.  The garden offer many programs and services. 

www.thegarden.org

Del Mar Fair "Plant Grow Eat" Program

Grades K-6 participate in learning all about gardening and agriculture during this fun and educational field trip to the fair in May.

Plant Grow Eat

Earthbox

Teachers can use the Earthbox and its accompanying curriculum to teach cross-curriculum standards-based lessons that excite students and engage them in hands-on activities.

https://earthbox.com

Flower Fields

Trained docents act as tour guides. See the website for a list of school programs. 

https://www.theflowerfields.com

Fruit Tree Planting Foundation

Dedicated to planting edible, fruitful trees and plants to benefit schools and improve the surrounding air, soil and water. Includes advice on how to plant and water fruit trees.

https://www.ftpf.org

Greentrees Hydroponics

Local supplier of hydroponic products.

https://www.hydroponics.net

Hydroponics Online

Hydroponics educational resource.

http://hydroponicsonline.com

San Diego Botanic Garden

A large collection of plants from all over the world in specialty gardens.  The garden is a great field trip for children as it has educational programs as well as children's gardens. Formerly Quail Botanic Gardens.

https://www.sdbgarden.org

Toxic Plants List

From UCANR.  For poison control emergency call (800) 222-1222.

https://ucanr.edu/sites/hdnmastergardeners/files/363609.pdf

Tree of Life Nursery

On 40 acres in San Juan Capistrano, it is the largest supplier of native plants in the state with over 500 species and varieties.

https://californianativeplants.com

University of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners

Trained volunteers answer gardening questions and work with home gardeners. Garden hotline operates Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm.
To request a garden consultant for your school, click on school program on our website menu, then click on 'Request a Garden Consultant'.  (858) 822-6910

https://www.mastergardenersd.org

Walter Andersen Nursery

Stocks beneficial nematodes and ladybugs year-round and praying mantis in spring and summer. Two San Diego locations: San Diego and Poway 

http://www.walterandersen.com

Wild Birds Unlimited

Products and information to attract wild birds to your yard.  This shop is located in Scripps Ranch.

https://sandiego.wbu.com

Wildscaping

Dedicated to helping gardeners attract wildlife to their gardens.

https://www.wildscaping.com