AVBG Garden Manager Rusti Dixon and I accepted a Proclamation from Supervisor Jim Desmond and the Board Tuesday morning. I provided the “Whereas” sentences and information – then I actually got to speak and Rusti wrapped it up for us, providing info about our 25th and our website address! SO...
Ninth Annual Meading at the Gardens Another Successful Alta Vista Botanical Gardens Event
By TR RobertsonThe Ninth Annual Meading at the Gardens started a little earlier than the scheduled 1 PM opening for the event as 120+ participants in the 6-course VIP Gourmet luncheon and mead pairing anxiously wandered into the Ceremonial Rose Garden area of the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens close to...
Alta Vista Botanical Gardens 25th Anniversary Celebration
Vista, CA -Alta Vista Botanical Garden is delighted to share the remarkable story of a true gem nestled within the heart of Brengle Terrace Park in Vista.Alta Vista Botanical Gardens has a rich history dating back to its inception in 1999 when the Vista Botanical Garden Foundation was established. The...
Fall Newsletter 2022
Fall Newsletter 2022 We are excited and pleased to announce the return of our newsletter. We plan to have a newsletter for each season with “what’s new” in the gardens, Membership Update, member or volunteer spotlight, and upcoming events in the garden. Our next event is our 14th Annual Fall...
Ordinary Rocks, Extraordinary Messages
Gardens are good for our bodies and minds. On Sunday November 30, thirty five rocks were designed and painted amidst the sweet smells of lemongrass. Large smooth round river rocks, flat triangular-shaped, smaller and larger rocks. Ordinary river rocks for a not so ordinary purpose. By the end of the...
Our New Installation – The Serpent by Ricardo Breceda
Ricardo Breceda is best known for his hundreds of metal sculptures that dot the Borrego Springs desert floor. The Serpent was purchased using donations from Don and Nancy B Jones (Farmer Jones), Mayor Judy Ritter, Virginia Hueth, The Woman’s Club of Vista, GFWC, and community service groups, individuals and field...
Farmer Jones – San Diego Union
Our own Farmer Jones has been featured in the San Diego Union Tribune! Check Us Out!
