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
ahta.org
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.
Del Mar Fair "Plant Grow Eat" Program
Grades K-6 participate by growing different seed varieties; field trip to the fair is arranged for plant judging in June.
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.
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.
Toxic Plants List
From UCANR. For poison control emergency call (800) 222-1222.
https://ucanr.edu/sites/poisonous_safe_plants/Toxic_Plants_by_common_Name_659/
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 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
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.