Specialty Sources
A Growing Passion
San Diego television series about local garden-related topics
American Horticultural Therapy Association
Dedicated to the expansion and advancement of the practice of horticultural therapy
California Native Plant Society, San Diego Chapter
Dedicated to promoting the use of California native plants in the landscape.
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.
Cuyamaca Water Conservation Garden
Six acres of displays that showcase water conservation. The garden offer many programs and services.
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.
Flower Fields
Trained docents act as tour guides. See the website for a list of school programs.
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.
Greentrees Hydroponics
Local supplier of hydroponic products.
2180 Chablis Ct, Ste 108, Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 598-7551
Hydroponics Online
Hydroponics educational resource.
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.
San Diego 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.
Toxic Plants List
From UCANR. For poison control emergency call (800) 222-1222.
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.
University of California Master Gardeners of San Diego County
Trained volunteers answer gardening questions and work with home gardeners. Garden hotline operates 7 days a week and it's free! (858) 822-6910 or https://www.mastergardenersd.org/contact-us
For comprehensive help for your school garden, you may Request a School Garden Consultant. More information on our School Gardens program webpage.
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
Wild Birds Unlimited
Products and information to attract wild birds to your yard. This shop is located in Scripps Ranch.
Wildscaping
Dedicated to helping gardeners attract wildlife to their gardens.