Events & Classes at The Nursery
Join us throughout the year for free workshops and seasoned learning at City Farmers Nursery.
Every month, we offer engaging classes designed to help you succeed in your garden. From mastering seed propagation to creating beautiful bonsai, our expert-led sessions cover everything you need to know for San Diego gardening success.
Scroll below to see our full list of classes, or signup and we’ll send the class list your way.
Growing Cut Flower Garden
Learn the basics of growing a cut flower garden in SoCal from experienced flower farmer, Rachel Nafis of Psalter Farm Flowers.
Free. Taught by Rachel Nafis of Psalter Farm Flowers. Learn more about them here: Psalterfarmflowers.com
Selecting & Caring for Fruit Trees 🍏🍑
Learn how to choose and care for fruit trees that thrive in Southern California.
Designing with local flowers
In this workshop, participants will explore the art of creating low, elegant table arrangements using locally grown and seasonal flowers. The class emphasizes both design techniques and mindful sourcing, teaching attendees how to select blooms that celebrate the beauty and abundance of the local landscape.
Pruning Basics
Give your trees and bushes a healthy head start! This class covers tool selection and pruning techniques for fruit trees, cane berries, and more. Pruning at the right time helps plants thrive and fruit abundantly. Free to attend.
Knife Sharpening
We Welcome Tio’s Mobile Knife Sharpening
In addition to knives, Tio can sharpen gardening shears and pruners of any size.
Tio will be visiting from 9a-1p.
Early Closure
We’re closing 30min early to celebrate our team. Thank you for understanding.
Mosquito ecology and diversity in San Diego
In this class learn biological adaptations unique to mosquitoes, mosquito diversity and ecology in California, and what mosquitoes are found in San Diego.
Fruit Tree Care
Join us at City Farmers Nursery to learn how to choose and care for a fruit tree that will thrive in Southern California.
Gardening 101: Winter Edition ❄️🌱
Winter gardening in San Diego is full of opportunities for fresh harvests and healthy gardens.
Selecting & Caring for Fruit Trees 🍏🍑
Learn how to choose and care for fruit trees that thrive in Southern California.
[CANCELLED] Greywater: Showers to Flowers 💦🏡
Learn how to safely and legally reuse household greywater to irrigate your garden, saving water and money.
Whisk Broom Making Class (Make-and-Take)
Come join us to make a hand whisk broom. learn basic knots and skills to create a besom/broom. it’s fun and rewarding.
Nov-Dec Combine Collection - San Diego Youth Services
🎁 Making Holidays Bright for SDYS!
We’re kicking off our annual partnership with San Diego Youth Services (SDYS) — and you can help! 🌲💚
Until 12/14, we’re collecting holiday tree decorations (new or used-but-usable) to help fill over 40 group homes for local youth with holiday cheer.
✨ What we need: ornaments, lights, garlands, and small décor
Drop off your donations at the nursery and help us support our neighbors! 💚
Festive Alcohol Free Mocktails 🍓✨
Join Higher Vibration Tonics at City Farmers for a festive and flavorful class on crafting herb-infused, alcohol-free drinks to elevate your holiday gatherings.
This class is taught by our friends at Higher Vibration Tonics.
Knife Sharpening
We Welcome Tio’s Mobile Knife Sharpening
In addition to knives, Tio can sharpen gardening shears and pruners of any size.
Tio will be visiting from 9a-1p.
Designing with local flowers
In this workshop, participants will explore the art of creating low, elegant table arrangements using locally grown and seasonal flowers. The class emphasizes both design techniques and mindful sourcing, teaching attendees how to select blooms that celebrate the beauty and abundance of the local landscape.
Pocket Prairies 🐝🦋
This class is tailored to those with a small gardening space. We will discuss the importance of pollinators and how we can help support our local biodiversity through the use of regionally-appropriate California native plants.
Whisk Broom Making Class (Make-and-Take)
Come join us to make a hand whisk broom. learn basic knots and skills to create a besom/broom. it’s fun and rewarding.
Rainwater Collection 💧🌦️
Make the most of every drop! Learn how to set up rainwater collection systems for your garden, including legalities, storage, and usage tips. Taught by catchingh2o.com
Building Immunity with Herbs 🌿🔥
Join Herbalist Angelina Keselburg from Higher Vibration Tonics for a practical and inspiring dive into herbal allies that help you, your friends, and your family stay resilient through cold and flu season.
Helping Pollinators 🦋🐝
Support bees, butterflies, and birds by creating a pollinator-friendly garden.
🍂 Fall Harvest Festival
Our Annual Fall Harvest festival features over thirty local artists, who demonstrate their craft, running from 9a-4p.
No cost to join.
Held at a 1.5 acre nursery, with next-door restaurant and flower shop, our Fall Festival is a tradition that brings together the kindness, talent, and artistry of all handmade art, in a unique nursery setting.
Stroll our grounds, enjoy finding your perfect pumpkin, and meet our community of artists!
FREE off-site parking located at New Creation Church, just two walkable blocks away at 3115 Altadena Avenue, we also have a free shuttle running throughout the day.
You'll see our Zucchini Growing Contest at 10a, Kids Pumpkin Growing Contest at 11a and we also offering free games for kids of all ages at noon.
Bonsai 101 🌳✂️
Discover the art of bonsai! Learn pruning, watering, and care techniques for creating beautiful, miniature trees.
Sunshine Club #4 | Seeds Available Now
Sunshine Club #4 - Native Wildflowers Are Here! 🌼
Native wildflowers bring beauty and life to your garden—and help our local ecosystem thrive!
Planting is simple:
Scatter seeds over prepared soil, press lightly, and keep moist until sprouts appear.
Pick up FREE native wildflower seeds at City Farmers Nursery—no sign-up, no cost! Share with neighbors or those who are homebound.
Water Gardening Basics 🐸💧
Dreaming of a pond or water feature? Learn how to create thriving aquatic environments for plants and wildlife, from design to maintenance.
Composting 101 🌱
Turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into garden gold! Learn composting basics, bin selection, balancing greens and browns, troubleshooting, and harvesting nutrient-rich compost for thriving plants.