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CANCELED! Elfin Forest Sharing Garden

  • Sat, May 09, 2026
  • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Elfin Forest, Escondido
  • 45

Registration

(depends on selected options)

Base fee:
  • SDHS Members only - free
    Register to receive the address and maplink

UPDATE

Dear Members,

We regret to inform you that the Sharing Garden tour scheduled for Saturday, May 9th has been cancelled. We understand this may be disappointing and appreciate your understanding and flexibility.

We hope to see you at another upcoming Sharing Garden event soon. Information about future events can be found on our website at sdhort.org.

Thank you for your continued interest and support.

Warm regards,
The Board

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Dear Members,

Due to the current weather forecast indicating high probability of rain this weekend, the Elfin Forest Sharing Garden event has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 9th.

Please make a note of the new date and look out for updated registration information, which will be sent out approximately two weeks prior (around 24th of April).

Thank you for your flexibility. We hope to see you at a Sharing Garden event soon.

The Board


Frank and Susan Oddo Sharing Garden

This 45-year-old garden on 2.5 acres in Elfin Forest is the creation of Frank and Susan Oddo. They named it Birdsong for its lush Mediterranean vegetation that attracts birds, bees and butterflies year-round. It features Aloes, Agaves, Aeoniums, Bromeliads, Tillandsias, Grevilleas, Leucadendrons, a giant thorn tree, a statuesque Queensland Bottle tree, garden art, and much more. Pathways, gazebos, benches, a koi pond, rock work, and a large deck to enjoy the view are part of its charm.

  • Bring your lunch and sit on the deck after your tour. 
  • Bring a bag or box for give-away plants. 
  • A walking stick for the hillside, while not steep, is useful. 
  • Walking shoes are a must. 
  • No restroom access due to septic.



Our Mission To inspire and educate the people of San Diego County to grow and enjoy plants, and to create beautiful, environmentally responsible gardens and landscapes.

Our Vision To champion regionally appropriate horticulture in San Diego County.


 





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