San Diego Horticultural Society upcoming events

Encinitas Sharing Garden (Sat, July 11, 2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Sat, July 11, 2026

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Twenty-five years ago Heather and Morrie Callaghan embarked on a very ambitious project: to create a welcoming garden to replace a boring lawn, and visual privacy around their 2/3-acre Olivenhain home, and to include many plants that these former New Zealanders were familiar with. They hired landscape designer Scott Spencer to create what he called a "California fusion" garden of Mediterranean-climate plants including many grevilleas, heather (a nod to the owner's name), dozens of varieties of trees (including some Dawn Redwoods) and shrubs, and a small rose garden. Over the years the garden has aged gracefully, and the house is now entirely hidden from the street by a wide berm of low-water plants, including many California natives.

Today, there are espalier fruit trees, an enclosed garden of very productive raised beds tended by Morrie, and a wide range of colorful foliage to please the eye even if no flowers are in bloom. Blades of black mondo grass leaves jostle with the silvery foliage of "Rose de Mai" carnations, there are colorful succulents in abundance near the swimming pool, lots of grevilleas of all sizes, and flowering trees from all around the globe. This expansive garden, now cared for by Jason Chen, has something for everyone, and is sure to inspire.

Please Note:

By attending you agree to waive all claims against SDHS and any entities associated with visiting the garden.

No children or pets are allowed in the garden.
Not handicapped accessible.
Please wear closed-toe shoes.
Carpooling is very much encouraged.
Restrooms are not available.

Please be on time and check in at the garden entry.

Encinitas Sharing Garden Tour II (Sat, July 11, 2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT

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Encinitas Sharing Garden Tour III (Sat, July 11, 2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT

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2027 Spring Garden Tour (Sat, March 20, 2027)

Sat, 20 Mar 2027 16:00:00 GMT

Save the Date!

We are excited to feature gardens in some of San Diego's finest and earliest neighborhoods
Use the "Add to my calendar" link at the top of this page to save the tour date on your calendar.
Ticket sales begin in early 2027
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Recommend a Garden

Send an email to the tour coordinator to recommend a garden in Kensington or North Park area.

Volunteer

In exchange for working a morning or afternoon shift, volunteers receive free entry to the gardens.

TOUR DETAILS

Tour hours are 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Ticket sales are limited this year. All tickets must be purchased online in advance.
Join San Diego Horticultural Society and get $5 off Garden Tour tickets.
Garden addresses and a map to the gardens will be emailed to registrants several days before the tour
This is a self-guided tour and is at your own pace
No pets or strollers are allowed in the gardens
Gardens are not disabled accessible
Tour is held rain or shine. Sorry, no refunds

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