Container gardening is an affordable and accessible solution to growing your own herbs, vegetables, and flowers, even on a balcony or patio.

Cost: SDBG Members $29, Non-members $39

Ages: 18+

They fit in small spaces and can be aesthetically pleasing with many creative container choices! Native soils in San Diego County can be challenging for some plants; raised beds and containers filled with potting mix can save your back and help you grow healthy plants. Solana Center expert gardener Jennifer Galey will show you how to grow a successful container garden at home.

In this workshop, we will cover:

• Which plants will flourish in container growing conditions

• How to select the right container for plant types

• Potting mix recipes for different plant types 

• Best methods for irrigation and watering

• Incorporating compost and worm castings into your garden beds and containers
  

All workshop participants will be able to take home worm castings to give their garden soils a boost for fall planting projects!

Things to know:

• Bring a notepad and pen if you’d like to take notes

• Park in the main San Diego Botanic Garden lot at the Welcome Center (Quail Gardens Drive and, Ecke Ranch Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024), accessed at the roundabout

• Check in at the ticketing office, where you will be directed to the classroom in the back of the building

“I’m incredibly grateful to the Solana Center for offering such an engaging and informative workshop, and to the San Diego Botanic Garden for hosting it. What began as simple curiosity has become an enjoyable and rewarding part of my gardening journey.” - Terri Breining

This workshop is made possible with support from San Diego Botanic Garden and Hunter Industries Grant