Coronado Flower Assn/Coronado Flower Show http://www.coronadoflowershow.com/default.asp The Coronado Floral Association is a non-profit organization open to anyone interested in flowers, plants and gardens. The Coronado Floral Association, along with the City of Coronado, sponsors the annual Coronado Flower Show in Spreckels Park in April. PO Box 180188, Coronado, CA 92178
City of Coronado Approved Street Trees http://www.coronado.ca.us/egov/docs/1213123751_506958.pdf Coronado has beautiful tree lined streets that are maintained by the City of Coronado. Through trial and error the City of Coronado has compiled a list of trees that are less invasive and more sidewalk friendly. Download PDF – "Caring for your Street Tree"
Master Gardener Association, San DiegoCounty http://www.mastergardenerssandiego.org/ Hotline phone number - (858) 694-2860 Over one-hundred Master Gardeners provide home gardening and pest control information through out the county, FREE to the public. The Master Gardeners are volunteers trained and supervised by Farm Advisor Vincent Lazaneo, of the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE).
San Diego Horticulture Society http://www.sdhortsoc.org/ The San Diego Horticultural Society promotes the enjoyment, art, knowledge and public awareness of horticulture in the San Diego area, while providing the opportunity for education and research.
San Diego Floral Association http://www.sdfloral.org/ The San Diego Floral Association is sponsored by the San Diego Park and Recreation Department. It is the oldest garden club in Southern California and the first organization allowed to occupy quarters in Balboa Park. A horticultural library with more than 3500 books and periodicals is located in Casa del Prado. 619 232-5762
Be Water Wise http://www.bwaterwise.com/index.html From the Southern California Water Agencies: A California Friendly Garden Guide. This site is full of useful information geared toward water conservation, including plant lists, online classes and even a hotline for your questions.
CuyamacaCollegeWaterConservationGarden http://www.thegarden.org/ Promoting water conservation in the southern California landscape through excellent exhibits and programs that educate and inspire the public.
San Diego Botanical Gardens http://www.SDBGarden.org Located up the coast in Encinitas, San Diego (formerly known as Quail) Botanical Gardens features over 35 acres of exhibits, including rare bamboo groves, desert gardens, a tropical rainforest, California native plants, Mediterranean climate landscapes, the Undersea Succulent Garden, Landscaping for Fire Safety and a subtropical fruit garden.
San Diego Bonsai Association http://www.sandiegobonsaiclub.com/ Our club is one of the oldest in the State of California. The San Diego Bonsai Club meets every second Sunday of each month at Balboa Park in San Diego, California. We would love to see you there!
San Diego Rose Society http://www.sdrosesociety.org/ The San Diego Rose Society serves San Diego gardeners with monthly meetings, a newsletter for the rose grower, an annual rose show, as well as supporting the Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden in Balboa Park.
Wildscaping http://www.wildscaping.com/ Wildscaping is a site dedicated to helping fellow gardeners in Southern California learn how to attract and nurture wildlife in their own yards.
California Native Plant Society http://www.cnpssd.org/ The California Native Plant Society exists to increase understanding and appreciation of California's native plants and to preserve them in their natural habitat through scientific activities, education, conservation, and restoration.
The MediterraneanGarden Society http://www.mediterraneangardensociety.org/ An international forum devoted to furthering knowledge and appreciation of plants and gardens suited to the mediterranean climate regions of the world.
National Garden Bureau, Inc. http://www.ngb.org/ The National Garden Bureau is dedicated to the dissemination of accurate information so that home gardeners can successfully grow flowers and vegetables from seed.
National Arbor Day http://www.arborday.org/ “Trees make a world of difference.” A lot of information about trees.
All American Selections http://www.all-americaselections.org/Default.asp Use this site to discover what plants are new and highly rated in the gardening world. Plants are judged by a network of independent judges to determine the most superior plants to be found in nurseries and seed catalogs.
Theodore Payne Foundation http://www.theodorepayne.org/index.html Founded and incorporated in 1960, the Theodore Payne Foundation promotes the understanding and preservation of California native flora.
USDA Plants Database http://plants.usda.gov/ The PLANTS Database provides standardized information about plants of the U.S. and its territories. It includes names, plant symbols, checklists, distributional data, species abstracts, characteristics, images, crop information, automated tools, onward Web links, and references.
The International Plant Names Index http://www.ipni.org/index.html The International Plant Names Index (IPNI) is a database of the names and associated basic bibliographical details of all seed plants, ferns and fern allies.
Hortiplex http://hortiplex.gardenweb.com/plants/ This site contains plant images and data, as well as links to information sources, plant images and vendors at other sites.
iVillageGarden Web http://www.gardenweb.com/ A website devoted to providing resources for the serious gardener including discussion forums, plant exchange and lots of interesting information.
Desert Wildflower Watch http://www.desertusa.com/wildflo/ca.html#anchor306242 This site is a great way to know when the wildflowers are in bloom in the deserts. Also, lots of other information related to the desert.
The Mulch http://www.themulch.com/ A new website to research plants, learn from experts, share ideas and information about plants in the San Diego area. Join in gardening conversation with fellow gardeners!!!
Royal Horticulture Society www.RHS.org.UK Home of the Chelsea Flower Show
