Palomar College Arboretum

May 9th Walk 9am-11:30am   This walk will focus on how to avoid some common mistakes most gardeners make in the garden. We’ll discuss irrigation, xeriscaping, renovations, integrating native plants into the landscape, along with a discussion about pests, and diseases in the garden. Meet at the South side of the LRC Building Free parking…  Continue Reading: Avoiding Mistakes in the Garden; A How To For Gardens of All Types and Sizes

March 7th Talk and Walk 9am-10:15am Talk 10:30-11:30am-Walk For this Talk & Walk we will discuss the flora of California and briefly cover what makes it one of the worlds biological hotspots. We’ll learn why California is home to the second most endangered species in the US (second to Hawaii) and get a chance to…  Continue Reading: Exploring the Amazing Diversity of California’s Natives Plants, With a Focus on the Coastal Sage Plant Community

Come help clean-up the Arboretum! 9am-12pm Meet at the Monument Stone near the entrance to the Arboretum   We will be assisting the grounds team with planting and hauling off debris from throughout the Arboretum. Make sure to wear long pants, long sleeves and closed-toed shoes. Gloves, safety glasses and tools will be provided as…  Continue Reading: Arboretum Clean-Up