Join us for a community-driven book collection benefiting Books Thru Bars, an incredible organization dedicated literacy for all.

This event is the next in our Community Combine series, inviting you to contribute gently-used books for incarcerated individuals, men and women of all ages.

Whether you're spring cleaning or simply looking to make a difference, this is a great opportunity to share your overabundance while giving back to the community.

Collection Details:

Dates: Ongoing through end of April
Location: City Farmers Nursery, 3110 Euclid Ave. San Diego, CA

Discover creative and practical ways to turn your homegrown harvest into nourishing, handcrafted mocktail creations. 

This class is taught by our friends at Higher Vibration Tonics (https://www.highervibrationtonics.com/).

Discover the art of bonsai! Learn pruning, watering, and care techniques for creating beautiful, miniature trees. Training and growing bonsai can be one of the most relaxing and rewarding gardening activities.

See how we grow our plants, care for our animals, and keep the nursery running. Meet our team, explore our greenhouses, and discover the magic that makes City Farmers unique.

Protect your garden the natural way! Learn how to attract beneficial insects, use companion planting to deter pests, and safely manage ants.

Get ready for a bountiful harvest! This class covers everything you need to know about growing pumpkins and zucchini—from seed to harvest.

Our Raising Chickens class will guide you through the basics: choosing breeds, coop setup, feeding, health, and egg collection.

Greywater: showers to flowers and laundry to landscape, use water you’ve already paid for to water your plants this summer!

This class covers the essentials of plant nutrition, organic fertilizers, and simple ways to keep your garden healthy.

Healthy gardens start with healthy soil! In our Soil Basics class, you’ll learn how to identify your soil type, improve fertility, and boost structure for better plant growth.

Dreaming of homegrown berries? Join us for Berry Basics! Learn how to select, plant, and care for strawberries, blueberries, and more.

Discover the beauty and mystery of orchids! Orchids 101 will demystify orchid care, from watering and feeding to repotting and encouraging blooms.

Curious about turning kitchen scraps and yard waste into garden gold? Join us for Composting 101! We’ll cover the basics of composting at home, from choosing the right bin to balancing greens and browns, troubleshooting odors, and harvesting finished compost.

Roses! It's always a good time to learn scheduled maintenance of roses - which happens between mid April and mid November.

San Diego professional rose specialist and groomer/maintainer Max Stromberger will teach you everything you need to know about rose basics and care.

Learn to make the most of your herbal harvest with Lauren of Higher Vibration Tonics. This class is free to attend, no RSVP req’d.

Learn how to make fermented foods with strawberries!

Celebrate strawberry season by learning about many different ways to ferment them, in sauerkraut, chutney, pickles and kombucha!

New to orchids? Want to go from basics to intermediate, then this class is for you! We will break down the important components of orchid culture to give you a foundation of understanding of what they need. This is a great beginners class.

Join us in our open-air classroom for a Gardening 101 class that explores the benefits, and reasoning, and a little lore behind gardening in San Diego’s unique climate.

Free to attend, no RSVP required.

We Welcome Tio’s Mobile Knife Sharpening

In addition to knives, Tio can sharpen gardening shears and pruners of any size.

With that said, pricing will range from $5 to $8 per item depending on the size and condition. Both cash and card accepted.

Tio will be visiting from 9a-1p.

🌿 Planting Natives: Grow a Thriving, Eco-Friendly Garden

Join us for a class all about planting native plants and transforming your garden into a vibrant, sustainable space! 🌸🌼

Bonsai Basics - Pruning and Care, where we'll cover techniques, watering, and what to look out for. Training and growing bonsai plants can be one of the most relaxing and enjoyable, not to mention rewarding, activities.

Join our friends from Higher Vibration Tonics for a class on citrus mocktails and how to make the most of your harvest including the peel! Free and no RSVP required.

Learn expert tips on nurturing, feeding, and managing pests for thriving citrus trees in our unique climate. Whether you've inherited a tree, are caring for a citrus in pot or the ground, this class is perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike.

We Welcome Tio’s Mobile Knife Sharpening

In addition to knives, Tio can sharpen gardening shears and pruners of any size.

With that said, pricing will range from $5 to $8 per item depending on the size and condition. Both cash and card accepted.

Tio will be visiting from 9a-1p.

Learn about soil makeup, amending SoCal soil, and where you'll get your biggest bang for your gardening dollar.

Bitty spaces don't need to be barren. Sills, patios, porches, and vertical spaces all count! Come learn tips for container and in-ground options for growing in small spaces. Plus we'll be adding in some fun tips on growing microgreens!

This class is free to attend, no RSVP required.

We always encourage carpooling!