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• Julian Duval's Vista Open Garden

  • When
    Sun, January 25, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Vista
  • Spaces left
    20

  Registration is closed

  Julian Duval, 2014 SDHS Horticulturist of the Year, was the first President/CEO of Quail Botanical Gardens (now San Diego Botanic Garden) from 1995 until 2018. During his tenure he developed an outstanding botanical treasure from an all-volunteer hidden gem to a bustling modern venue.  While at SDBG he and his wife Leslie purchased a 2/3-acre property in North Vista and Julian got busy planting exotic treasures from all over the world.  
  
  This plant collector's paradise is rarely open to visitors. It is filled with uncommon succulents, potted orchids, colorful bromeliads, strangler fig trees, and much more, all planted among massive boulders which create different microclimates.  Julian allows fallen leaves to create a natural mulch underfoot, and the softly covered winding paths make you feel like you're walking through a private jungle retreat. Over the years Julian has added a greenhouse to nurture his ever-growing collection of humidity-craving tropical species. He grows many plants from seed, so be sure to visit the plant nursery. Staghorn ferns and other epiphytic plants grow along the trunks and branches of trees, and you might see blooms overhead as well as from the many flowering species planted in the ground and in decorative containers.

  Learn more about the garden:

  • Debra Lee Baldwin's (Horticulturist of the Year in 2017) excellent write up and videos:  Discover Julian Duval's Personal Garden
  • Gerhart Bock's blog from his visit last April

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  • HEAVY RAIN CANCELS. Before attending please check weather for 92084.
  • Parking - please carpool if possible. The house is at the end of a cul-de-sac, and there is limited parking.
  • Parts of the property are steep and none of it is handicapped accessible. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a walking stick if possible.
  • No children and no pets, please. 
  • Julian will be personally touring groups through the garden, so please arrive on time.
  • No restroom facilities are available.

  This is a Members Only benefit and is free, but you must register to attend. 

  

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• Julian Duval's Vista Open Garden

  • When
    Sun, January 25, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Vista
  • Spaces left
    20

  Registration is closed

  Julian Duval, 2014 SDHS Horticulturist of the Year, was the first President/CEO of Quail Botanical Gardens (now San Diego Botanic Garden) from 1995 until 2018. During his tenure he developed an outstanding botanical treasure from an all-volunteer hidden gem to a bustling modern venue.  While at SDBG he and his wife Leslie purchased a 2/3-acre property in North Vista and Julian got busy planting exotic treasures from all over the world.  
  
  This plant collector's paradise is rarely open to visitors. It is filled with uncommon succulents, potted orchids, colorful bromeliads, strangler fig trees, and much more, all planted among massive boulders which create different microclimates.  Julian allows fallen leaves to create a natural mulch underfoot, and the softly covered winding paths make you feel like you're walking through a private jungle retreat. Over the years Julian has added a greenhouse to nurture his ever-growing collection of humidity-craving tropical species. He grows many plants from seed, so be sure to visit the plant nursery. Staghorn ferns and other epiphytic plants grow along the trunks and branches of trees, and you might see blooms overhead as well as from the many flowering species planted in the ground and in decorative containers.

  Learn more about the garden:

  • Debra Lee Baldwin's (Horticulturist of the Year in 2017) excellent write up and videos:  Discover Julian Duval's Personal Garden
  • Gerhart Bock's blog from his visit last April

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  • HEAVY RAIN CANCELS. Before attending please check weather for 90284.
  • Parking - please carpool if possible. The house is at the end of a cul-de-sac, and there is limited parking.
  • Julian will be personally touring groups through the garden, so please arrive on time.
  • No restroom facilities are available.
  • Parts of the property are steep and none of it is handicapped accessible. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a walking stick if possible.
  • No children and no pets, please.

  This is a Members Only benefit and is free, but you must register to attend. 

  

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• Julian Duval's Vista Open Garden

  • When
    Sun, January 25, 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Vista
  • Spaces left
    20

  Registration is closed

  Julian Duval, 2014 SDHS Horticulturist of the Year, was the first President/CEO of Quail Botanical Gardens (now San Diego Botanic Garden) from 1995 until 2018. During his tenure he developed an outstanding botanical treasure from an all-volunteer hidden gem to a bustling modern venue.  While at SDBG he and his wife Leslie purchased a 2/3-acre property in North Vista and Julian got busy planting exotic treasures from all over the world.  
  
  This plant collector's paradise is rarely open to visitors. It is filled with uncommon succulents, potted orchids, colorful bromeliads, strangler fig trees, and much more, all planted among massive boulders which create different microclimates.  Julian allows fallen leaves to create a natural mulch underfoot, and the softly covered winding paths make you feel like you're walking through a private jungle retreat. Over the years Julian has added a greenhouse to nurture his ever-growing collection of humidity-craving tropical species. He grows many plants from seed, so be sure to visit the plant nursery. Staghorn ferns and other epiphytic plants grow along the trunks and branches of trees, and you might see blooms overhead as well as from the many flowering species planted in the ground and in decorative containers.

  Learn more about the garden:

  • Debra Lee Baldwin's (Horticulturist of the Year in 2017) excellent write up and videos:  Discover Julian Duval's Personal Garden
  • Gerhart Bock's blog from his visit last April

  ---

  • HEAVY RAIN CANCELS. Before attending please check weather for 90284.
  • Parking - please carpool if possible. The house is at the end of a cul-de-sac, and there is limited parking.
  • Julian will be personally touring groups through the garden, so please arrive on time.
  • No restroom facilities are available.
  • Parts of the property are steep and none of it is handicapped accessible. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a walking stick if possible.
  • No children and no pets, please.

  This is a Members Only benefit and is free, but you must register to attend. 

  

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• Olivehain Open Garden

  • When
    Sat, February 14, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Escondido - Registration Opens Jan 31, 2026
  • Spaces left
    100

  Registration is closed

  Celebrate Valentines Day with a visit to the colorful and romantic 2 acre, Olivenhain garden of Bobbi Hirschkoff. With views to La Jolla and Rancho Santa Fe and a gentle slope it provides the foundation of a special garden.  The garden is now over 30 years old and once sunny areas have now become shaded.  The garden is a mixture of plants ranging from drought tolerant to tropical.  Some special features are the lath house, tool shed, koi ponds and numerous pieces of art. 

  • Bobbi will have some of her art available for sale.
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes.
  • Carpooling is recommended.

  This is a Members Only benefit and is free, but you must register to attend. 

  
  

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