General Meeting

Wednesday, Jan. 14 at Templars Hall, OPP

Social: 9:00a.m. - Meeting: 9:30a.m. - Program: 10:30a.m.

Growing Opportunities: A Second Chance

Speaker: April Lowe

Learn about The Second Chance Growing Opportunities program that gives young offenders at the San Diego Youth Transition Campus a hands-on experience with urban agriculture, including gardening, cooking, and sales and marketing skills. April Lowe, a Master Gardener, retired law enforcement officer and part-time horticulture teacher, will share how this unique rehabilitation project works.

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General Meeting

Wednesday, Feb. 11 at Templars Hall, OPP

Social: 9:00a.m. - Meeting: 9:30a.m. - Program: 10:30a.m.

Program: Growing and Using Tomatoes and Herbs

Speaker: Farmer Roy

Roy Wilburn, PVGC Member and Horticulture Director for Sinceri/Poway Gardens and its Backyard Produce operation, will describe tomato varieties that thrive in our region and share tips on how to succeed in your tomato and herb-growing efforts (plant now!).

 

General Meeting

Wednesday, March 11 at Templars Hall, OPP

Social: 9:00a.m. - Meeting: 9:30a.m. - Program: 10:30a.m.

Program: San Diego Native Bees & the Plants they Love

Speaker: Patricia Simpson

San Diego County is a biodiversity hotspot for both plants & pollinators. Patricia Simpson, Naturalist at Cabrillo National Monument, will be talking about native bees and the plants they depend on in the county. Discover our native bees’ fascinating natural history and learn about the challenges they face today. Explore their diversity and beauty and learn about some of the native plants that can support them year-round.

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General Meeting

Wednesday, April 8, Templars Hall at Old Poway Park

Social: 9:00a.m. - Meeting: 9:30a.m. - Program: 10:30a.m.

Program: Water - What’s Coming?

Speaker: Richard Restuccia

What could be more significant in life than water? Agri-business expert and Master Gardener instructor Richard Restuccia brings industry expertise to our backyards with an impressive knowledge of local, regional and western states’ water issues.

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General Meeting​

Wednesday, May 6, Templars Hall at OPP

Social: 9:00a.m. - Meeting: 9:30a.m. - Program: 10:30a.m.

Program: Let’s Get Ready for the Flower Show!

Instead of our traditional format, we will be reviewing how to enter the Flower Show.

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General Meeting

Wednesday, June 10, Time TBD

Community Church of Poway, 13501 Community Road, Poway

Event: Year - End Celebration and Installation of Officers

Join fellow gardeners for the final meeting before our summer break. Details will be in the Garden Greeter.