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.


Designing with local flowers
Dec
20

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.

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Pruning Basics
Dec
14

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.

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Knife Sharpening
Dec
14

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.

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Nov-Dec Combine Collection - San Diego Youth Services
Nov
12
to Dec 9

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! 💚

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Knife Sharpening
Nov
9

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.

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Designing with local flowers
Nov
9

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.

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Pocket Prairies 🐝🦋
Nov
8

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.

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🍂 Fall Harvest Festival
Oct
11

🍂 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.

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Sunshine Club #4 | Seeds Available Now
Oct
1
to Dec 23

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.

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Composting 101 🌱
Sep
21

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.

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