CHUCK’S UPCOMING GARDENING CLASSES, SEMINARS & EVENTS IN 2022
ALL CLASSES AND SEMINARS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO EVERYONE!!!
Saturday, April 9, 2022, 9:00am
EDIBLE LANDSCAPES
Walter Andersen Nursery, 3642 Enterprise, San Diego, CA 92110; 1-619-224-8271
In this fun and entertaining class, I will show you how to integrate edible plants (fruit trees, salad greens, veggies and herbs) into your landscapes. We will cover how to use edible plants to create: edible hedges, edible border plants, edible flowers, and much more.
walterandersen.com
Monday, April 25, 2022; 9:00am
HOW ORCHIDS REBLOOM
Bridge & Bay Garden Club, Coronado, CA
Join me at the monthly meeting of the friendly Bridge & Bay Garden Club. As their guest speaker, I will share the origin of the idea for my book How Orchids Rebloom and describe the three basic requirements for all orchids to rebloom, as well as the five main reasons orchids fail to rebloom. I will remain after the class to sign copies of How Orchids Rebloom.
Coronado Public Library, Winn Room, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118
Wednesday, May 11, 2022; 9:30am
HOW ORCHIDS REBLOOM
Pt. Loma Garden Club
Join me at the monthly meeting of the distinguished Pt. Loma Garden Club. As their guest speaker, I will share the origin of the idea for my book How Orchids Rebloom and describe the three basic requirements for all orchids to rebloom, as well as the five main reasons orchids fail to rebloom. I will remain after the class to sign copies of How Orchids Rebloom.
Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal, San Diego, CA 92106
www.plgc.org
Saturday, May 14, 2022; 11am
VEGETABLE GARDENING IN SAN DIEGO
Come join me at the Northminster Presbyterian Church Community Garden for their 10th anniversary celebration. I regularly teach classes at this fun, tidy, and colorful community garden. For their celebration, I will be answering all your gardening questions, signing copies of my book How Orchids Rebloom, and having a fun time. Hope to see you there!
Northminster Presbyterian Church Community Garden
4324 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA 92117
northminstersandiego.squarespace.com/garden
PAST EVENTS AND CLASSES FROM 2022
Saturday, February 12, 2022; 9:30am
HOW ORCHIDS REBLOOM (and book signing)
Join me at Walter Andersen Nursery in Poway, and I will share the origin of the idea for my book How Orchids Rebloom. I will describe the three requirements for all orchids to rebloom and explain the five main reasons orchids fail to rebloom. We will also emphasize proper care and reblooming hints for the popular Phalaenopsis orchid. I will remain after the class to sign copies of How Orchids Rebloom.
Walter Andersen Nursery, 12755 Danielson Court, Poway, CA 92064; 1-858-513-4900;
https://www.walterandersen.com/classes-events/
Monday, March 21, 2022; 12noon
COMBINING COLOR AND TEXTURE IN YOUR GARDEN!
In this fun and entertaining class, I will describe how to develop “your eye” and use color and texture in your garden, containers, and landscape. I will bring plants to show how to create eye popping combinations using “extreme” contrast. Plants will be available for sale after the class.
The Olde Community Church / Lakeside’s Historical Society;
9906 Maine Ave., Lakeside, CA 92040
www.lakesidegc.org
Here is a relevant San Diego Union-Tribune article:
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/home-and-garden/sdut-fall-plant-container-arrangement-2014sep27-story.html
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CHUCK’S PAST GARDENING CLASSES, SEMINARS & EVENTS from 2021
FREE AND OPEN TO EVERYONE!
Saturday September 25, 2021; 9:30am
CREATING A SHADE OASIS
Join me for another Saturday morning class at Walter Andersen Nursery in Poway on Creating a Shade Oasis! I will discuss the various means to create shade and help you discover what “oasis” means to you. We will cover basic garden design, using color and texture in your oasis, as well as great plant picks for shade. Hope to see you there!
Walter Andersen Nursery, 12755 Danielson Court, Poway, CA 92064; 1-858-513-4900;
www.walterandersen.com
Tuesday, September 28; 6:00pm
HOW ORCHIDS REBLOOM
Scripps Mesa Garden Club
I will be the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Scripps Mesa Garden Club. In this seminar, I will share the origin of the idea for my book How Orchids Rebloom. I will describe the three requirements for all orchids to rebloom and explain the five main reasons orchids fail to rebloom. We will also emphasize proper care and reblooming hints for the popular Phalaenopsis orchid. I will remain after the class to sign copies of How Orchids Rebloom.
Scripps Ranch Library; 10301 Scripps Lake Drive, San Diego, CA 92131
scrippsmesagardenclub.com
Here is a nice article about the Scripps Mesa Garden Club:
http://92131magazine.com/2019/05/09/the-scripps-mesa-garden-club-promotes-enthusiasm-for-local-horticulture/
Wednesday, October 6; 7:00pm
HAPPY HOUSEPLANTS!!
Birchwood Garden Club, Bellingham, WA
In this zoom class, I will discuss how you too can have happy houseplants. I will discuss proper soils, pots sizes, repotting techniques, and fertilizing. I will discuss some of the tried-and-true easy to grow houseplants, flowering houseplants, and common challenges growing plants indoors. Stay tuned for the zoom link.
Zoom link to the class:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85756739576?pwd=d3UydFp2V0dseS91RUtwTG5uOGFXZz09
Check out the Birchwood Garden Club facebook page.
Tuesday, October 12; 9:30am
HOW ORCHIDS REBLOOM
Temecula Valley Garden Club
I will be the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Temecula Garden Club. In this seminar, I will share the origin of the idea for my book How Orchids Rebloom. I will describe the three basic requirements for all orchids to rebloom and explain the five main reasons orchids fail to rebloom. I will remain after the class to sign copies of How Orchids Rebloom.
The meeting will be held at the Temecula Valley Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Rd., Temecula, CA 92592
https://www.facebook.com/TemeculaValleyGardenClub/
Monday, December 13; 6:00pm
HOW ORCHIDS REBLOOM
San Diego Horticultural Society
I will be the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the San Diego Horticultural. In this zoom class, I will share the origin of the idea for my book How Orchids Rebloom. I will describe the three basic requirements for all orchids to rebloom and explain the five main reasons orchids fail to rebloom.
Stay tuned for the zoom link!
Saturday August 7, 2021; 9:00am
HOW ORCHIDS REBLOOM
Walter Andersen Nursery, 3642 Enterprise, San Diego, CA 92110 1-619-224-8271
Yes Walter Andersen Nursery has started their free Saturday morning seminar series again! In this highly informative and funny class, I will share the origin of the idea for my book How Orchids Rebloom and describe the three basic requirements for all orchids to rebloom, as well as the five main reasons orchids fail to rebloom. I will remain after the class to sign copies of How Orchids Rebloom.
walterandersen.com
Friday August 6, 2021; 6:00-8:00pm
CONCERTS IN THE PARK / MISSION HILLS GARDEN CLUB
At this fun and free event Concerts in the Park in Pioneer Park in Mission Hills, I will be answering plant questions at the “Ask the Expert” table along with the Mission Hills Garden Club. Stop on by and say hi! Free music too!
Mission Hills Garden Club
Thursday, June 24, 2021; 6:30pm
HOW ORCHIDS REBLOOM
Mission Hills Garden Club
I will be the guest speaker at the monthly zoom meeting of the Mission Hills Garden Club. In this seminar, I will share the origin of the idea for my book How Orchids Rebloom. I will describe the three requirements for all orchids to rebloom and explain the five main reasons orchids fail to rebloom.
Stay tuned for a link to the zoom class; details are still being finalized.
missionhillsgardenclub.org
May 22, 2021: 9:30am
VEGETABLE GARDENING BASICS
Northminster Presbyterian Church Community Garden
At this community garden, I will field everyone’s questions on vegetable gardening and walk around discussing what’s going on in some of the plots. I will talk about soil health, how to select the best vegetable starts, the tradeoffs between planting seeds vs starts, and dealing with bugs and diseases like powdery mildew. If you haven’t seen this community garden before, I think it’s one of the nicer ones in the county: very inviting, clean, and colorful.
This class is free and all are welcome. Hope to see you there!
Northminster Presbyterian Church Community Garden
4324 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA 92117
northminstersandiego.squarespace.com/garden
May 8, 2021; 8:00am – 2:00pm
LAKESIDE GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE
Come visit the annual Lakeside Garden Club Plant Sale! It will be held at the Olde Community Church on Maine Avenue in Lakeside, and from what I hear, there will be hundreds of plants available for sale. I will be donating a bunch of rescue plants, (including some orchids!) for the sale, and from 8am-12noon, I will be at the “Ask the Expert” table answering questions and signing/selling copies of How Orchids Rebloom.
Hope to see you there!
The Olde Community Church / Lakeside’s Historical Society;
9906 Maine Ave., Lakeside, CA 92040
www.lakesidegc.org
Master Gardener Spring Seminar
HOW ORCHIDS REBLOOM
I will be one of the featured speakers at the Master Gardener Spring Seminar. This year all classes were pre-taped and broadcast via vimeo. I will describe the three requirements for all orchids to rebloom and explain the five main reasons orchids fail to rebloom. There will be a focus on proper care for the popular Phalaenopsis orchid.
SEMINAR REQUIRES A REGISTRATION FEE THAT HELPS SUPPORT THE PROGRAM OF THE MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION OF SAN DIEGO – see website for registration details.
www.mastergardenersd.org/seminar
Monday, January 18, 12:00noon
Lakeside Garden Club
HOW ORCHIDS REBLOOM
I will be the guest speaker at the monthly zoom meeting of the Lakeside Garden Club. In this seminar, I will share the origin of the idea for my book How Orchids Rebloom. I will describe the three requirements for all orchids to rebloom and explain the five main reasons orchids fail to rebloom.
You can watch this class on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDqxmTxjW6M&t=2505s
www.lakesidegc.org
2020 EVENTS
ALL 2020 EVENTS STARTING IN MARCH WERE CANCELLED
Saturday, March 21, 9:00am
Master Gardener Spring Seminar
HOW ORCHIDS REBLOOM
This year I will be one of the featured speakers at the Master Gardener Spring Seminar. I will describe the three requirements for all orchids to rebloom and explain the five main reasons orchids fail to rebloom. There will be a focus on proper care for the popular Phalaenopsis orchid. I will remain after the class to sign copies of How Orchids Rebloom.
Master Gardener Foundation of San Diego Spring Seminar, San Diego County Operations Center, 5515 Overland Ave., San Diego, CA 92123
SEMINAR REQUIRES A REGISTRATION FEE THAT HELPS SUPPORT THE PROGRAM OF THE MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION OF SAN DIEGO – see website for registration details.
www.mastergardenersd.org/seminar
Tuesday, March 24, 6:00pm
Scripps Mesa Garden Club
HOW ORCHIDS REBLOOM
I will be the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Scripps Mesa Garden Club. In this seminar, I will share the origin of the idea for my book How Orchids Rebloom. I will describe the three requirements for all orchids to rebloom and explain the five main reasons orchids fail to rebloom. I will remain after the class to sign copies of How Orchids Rebloom.
Scripps Ranch Library; 10301 Scripps Lake Drive, San Diego, CA 92131
Here is a nice article about the Scripps Mesa Garden Club:
http://92131magazine.com/2019/05/09/the-scripps-mesa-garden-club-promotes-enthusiasm-for-local-horticulture/
Saturday, March 28, 1:00pm
San Diego County Orchid Society Spring Show
HOW ORCHIDS REBLOOM
This year I will be one of the featured speakers at the Spring Show of the San Diego County Orchids Society. This is the biggest and best orchid show you will ever see in our region. There will be hundreds of orchids on display and even more orchids available for sale from local growers!!!
In this one hour seminar, I will share the origin of the idea for my book How Orchids Rebloom. I will also describe the three requirements for all orchids to rebloom and the five main reasons orchids fail to rebloom.
I will remain after the class to sign copies of How Orchids Rebloom AND will be available to help you shop for the best orchid for you.
The class is free, but there is an admission fee to enter the show. Here is a coupon for $2 off admission!
Wednesday, April 15, 2:00pm
San Diego Floral Association
HOW ORCHIDS REBLOOM
I am very excited to announce that I will be the guest speaker for the monthly meeting of the San Diego Floral Association. In this seminar, I will share the origin of the idea for my book How Orchids Rebloom. I will describe the three requirements for all orchids to rebloom and explain the five main reasons orchids fail to rebloom. I will remain after the class to sign copies of How Orchids Rebloom.
The San Diego Floral Association (running strong for over 100 years!!!) is the main organization promoting horticulture / floriculture in our region and publishes California Garden magazine, also over 100 years old.
Casa del Prado, 1650 El Prado, Room 101, Balboa Park
www.sdfloral.org
Monday, April 20, 12:00noon
Lakeside Garden Club
HOW ORCHIDS REBLOOM
I will be the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Lakeside Garden Club. In this seminar, I will share the origin of the idea for my book How Orchids Rebloom. I will describe the three requirements for all orchids to rebloom and explain the five main reasons orchids fail to rebloom. I will remain after the class to sign copies of How Orchids Rebloom.
The Olde Church, Home of Lakeside’s Historical Society;
9906 Maine Ave Lakeside, CA 92040
www.lakesidegc.org
Wednesday, May 13, 9:30am
Pt. Loma Garden Club
HOW ORCHIDS REBLOOM
I will be the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Pt. Loma Garden Club. In this seminar, I will share the origin of the idea for my book How Orchids Rebloom. I will describe the three requirements for all orchids to rebloom and explain the five main reasons orchids fail to rebloom. I will remain after the class to sign copies of How Orchids Rebloom.
Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal, San Diego, CA 92106
www.plgc.org
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2020 PAST EVENTS
Saturday, February 8, 9:00am
CYMBIDIUM ORCHID REPOTTING DEMONSTRATION at Walter Andersen Nursery!
I will show you how to repot Cymbidium orchids (and may ask for volunteers to participate!), as well as discuss when and when not to repot, proper repotting procedures, and suitable orchid potting media.
Walter Andersen Nursery, 3642 Enterprise, San Diego, CA 92110
1-619-224-8271
Wednesday, January 29, 10:00am
Fredericka Manor Retirement Community in Chula Vista
HOW ORCHIDS REBLOOM
I will be the guest speaker at the Fredericka Manor Retirement Community in Chula Vista. In this seminar, I will share the origin of the idea for my book How Orchids Rebloom. I will describe the three requirements for all orchids to rebloom and explain the five main reasons orchids fail to rebloom. I will remain after the class to sign copies of How Orchids Rebloom.
Fredericka Manor Retirement Community in Chula Vista, 183 3rd Ave., Chula Vista, CA, 91910
2019 PAST EVENTS
Friday, December 6, 12noon
Vista Garden Club
HOW ORCHIDS REBLOOM
I will be the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Vista Garden Club. In this seminar, I will explain the origin of my idea for the book How Orchids Rebloom as well as explain “how orchids rebloom.” I will remain after the class to sign copies of How Orchids Rebloom.
Gloria McClellan Adult Activity Center, Azalea Room,
1400 Vale Terrace, Vista, CA 92084.
www.vistagardenclub.org
Tuesday, November 19, 1:00pm
La Jolla Garden Club
HOW ORCHIDS REBLOOM
I will be the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the La Jolla Garden Club. In this seminar, I will explain the origin of my idea for the book How Orchids Rebloom as well as explain “how orchids rebloom.” I will remain after the class to sign copies of How Orchids Rebloom.
La Jolla Women’s Club, 7791 Draper, Lo Jolla, CA 92037
www.lajollagardenclub.org
Wednesday, October 9, 10am
Poway Valley Garden Club
HOW ORCHIDS REBLOOM
I will be the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Poway Valley Garden Club. I will explain the origin of my idea for the book How Orchids Rebloom as well as explain “how orchids rebloom.” I will remain after the class to sign copies of How Orchids Rebloom.
Templars Hall in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd., Poway 92064
www.powayvalleygardenclub.org
Wednesday October 9, 7pm
San Diego Epiphyllum Society
HOW ORCHIDS REBLOOM
In this evening class, I will describe the three basic requirements for all orchids to rebloom and the five main reasons orchids fail to rebloom. I will focus on the most common orchid, Phalaenopsis, demonstrating proper repotting techniques and what to do when they are done blooming. I will remain after the class to sign copies of How Orchids Rebloom.
www.sdepis.org
Saturday, October 5, 9:30am
FALL & WINTER CONTAINER GARDENING
In this class, I will show you how to create eye-popping container arrangements for your fall and winter landscape. I will discuss great plant picks, the best soils for containers, as well as how to design containers using the notion of “contrast and continuity.”
Walter Andersen Nursery, 12755 Danielson Court, Poway, CA 92064
1-858-513-4900; www.walterandersen.com
Wednesday, September 11, 12noon
Ramona Garden Club,
HOW ORCHIDS REBLOOM
I will be the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Ramona Garden Club. I will explain the origin of my idea for the book How Orchids Rebloom as well as explain “how orchids rebloom.” I will remain after the class to sign copies of How Orchids Rebloom.
Mountain View Church, 1191 Meadowlark Way, Ramona, CA 92065
www.ramonagardenclub.com
Saturday, September 7, 9:30am
FALL & WINTER VEGETABLE GARDENING
Here I will share my vegetable gardening secrets for selecting the best fall and winter crops, proper plant spacing, soil amendments, and how to grow tomatoes all year long!
Walter Andersen Nursery, 12755 Danielson Court, Poway, CA 92064
1-858-513-4900; www.walterandersen.com
Saturday, June 22, 9:00am
CYMBIDIUM ORCHID REPOTTING DEMONSTRATION
I will show you how to repot Cymbidium and Phalaenopsis orchids (and may ask for volunteers to participate!), as well as discuss when and when not to repot, proper repotting procedures, and suitable orchid potting media.
Walter Andersen Nursery, 3642 Enterprise, San Diego, CA 92110
1-619-224-8271
Saturday June 8. 9:30am
GENERAL VEGETABLE GARDENING class at the Community Garden of the Northminster Presbyterian Church in Clairemont. This is a fine example of gardening, art and a bunch of great people inter-mingling to create a wonderful veggie garden oasis in the city. Come check it out!
Northminster Presbyterian Church, 4324 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117.
May 11, 9:30am
CYMBIDIUM ORCHID REPOTTING DEMONSTRATION,
I will show you how to repot Cymbidium and Phalaenopsis orchids (and may ask for volunteers to participate!), as well as discuss when and when not to repot, proper repotting procedures, and suitable orchid potting media.
Walter Andersen Nursery, 12755 Danielson Court, Poway, CA 92064
1-858-513-4900
May 4: GROWCHELLA @ Walter Andersen Nursery in San Diego!!!
April 16, 10am-12:30pm
This year Chuck will be participating in the LA JOLLA GARDEN CLUB SPRING HOME & GARDEN TOUR. Chuck and How Orchids Rebloom will be featured at one of the homes on the tour. This is a $30 ticketed fundraiser event, and the addresses of the homes on the tour are on the ticket.
lajollagardenclub.com
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HOW ORCHIDS REBLOOM BOOK SIGNING EVENTS
Chuck invites you to celebrate the release of How Orchids Rebloom at these book signing events in early 2019. Chuck will share the origins of his vision for this book and lead a class entitled, How Orchids Rebloom discussing many of the book’s key features.
Chuck will remain after the classes to sign copies of How Orchids Rebloom.
March 25, 9:30am
Bridge and Bay Garden Club, Coronado Public Library,
Winn Room, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118
March 9, 9:30am
Walter Andersen Nursery, 12755 Danielson Court,
Poway, CA 92064 1-858-513-4900
February 16, 9:00am
Walter Andersen Nursery, 3642 Enterprise,
San Diego, CA 92110 1-619-224-8271
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE!
ALL ARE WELCOME!