The Del Mar Garden Club will offer a tour of three unique community gardens on May 9. Docents will share the history of the gardens, talk about the plantings and answer questions. Maps will be available at Del Mar City Hall at 10 a.m., where visitors can check out the on-site Pollinator Garden and then begin the tour of the Del Mar Library Drought Tolerant Garden, the nearby Del Mar Community Building Succulent Garden, and then the Del Mar Post Office Shade Garden. Hours: 10 a.m. to noon. Admission: free. Info: delmargardenclub.org. All ages are welcome.
Event Schedule
Del Mar Civic Center Pollinator Garden
10 a.m.-1 p.m. 1050 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar.Pick up a free map to begin free self-guided tours and enjoy fresh coffee and tea. Bring, or take home, a free succulent cutting from the Succulent Library.
Del Mar Library Drought Tolerant Garden
10 a.m.- 12 p.m. 1309 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar.Dr. Michael Simpson, SDSU professor emeritus and DMGC member, will showcase the amazing array of plants and will host brief presentations at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Del Mar Community Building Succulent Garden
10 a.m.- 12 p.m. 225 9th St, Del Mar.Enjoy refreshments and hear about succulent care and easy propagation.
Del Mar Post Office Shade Garden
10 a.m.-12 p.m. 122 15th St, Del Mar.UC Master Gardener Mary Friestedt and others will answer all your questions about plant maintenance and plant identification.
Note: This self-guided walking tour may consist of stairs, uneven terrain, unpaved walkways, and no seating. Free parking available at the Del Mar Civic Center.
Founded in 1988 by Marnie Mahoney, the mission of the Del Mar Garden Club is to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening and contribute to the beauty of Del Mar. Each year, members contribute thousands of volunteer hours to create and maintain public gardens that serve as living classrooms, pollinator habitats, and peaceful gathering spaces for residents and visitors.
Situated along the Pacific Flyway, the city of Del Mar provides essential rest and breeding grounds for migrating birds, endangered western monarch butterflies, and native bees. Through their expertise and stewardship, Del Mar Garden Club members contribute to the natural environment — ensuring Del Mar remains a thriving sanctuary for people and wildlife alike, according to a news release. To support the work of the Del Mar Garden Club or for more information, visit www.delmargardenclub.org.
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