DVC Horticulture

03/02/2026

2026 Scion Exchange — Golden Gate Chapter
Hosted by the California Rare Fruit Growers
📅 Sunday, February 22, 2026 (Rain or Shine)
🕚 11:00 AM Members Early Entry
🕛 12:00–3:00 PM Open to the Public
💵 $5 entry · Kids 12 & under free
📍 Diablo Valley College
Horticultural Nursery · Pleasant Hill, CA
Free parking in Lot 9
Select from hundreds of scions for grafting — apples, pears, plums, figs, grapes, kiwis, persimmons, berries, nuts, and more — along with live grafting demos, classes, fruit tastings, and expert guidance.
Beginners welcome. You don’t need to bring scions to attend.
Preserving the past. Planting the future. 🌱

26/10/2024

The sale was a hit, thanks to everyone who helped make this a great semester for us! 😁

25/10/2024

The sale's going great so far! We'll be open until 6PM today, but if you can't make it we'll also be open from 9am-1pm tomorrow.

25/10/2024

Hort Club will also have a table where they'll be selling a remedy for peach leaf curl in stonefruits (peaches, nectarines). There will also be some ceramic pots for sale.

25/10/2024

We'll be hosting a plant sale at 3PM tomorrow! There's a ton of fresh herbs, crisp veggies, fabulous foliage, and gorgeous flowers here looking for some fresh soil.

Come check out our sale this weekend!
Friday, October 25th, 3-6 PM (Free parking pass with code HPH764 ) Saturday, October 26th, 9 AM-1 PM (No parking pass needed)

10/05/2024

Last plant sale of the semester will be starting today at 3PM!

A huge thanks to everyone for such a successful semester so far. Your support has been essential to our growth!

We have a huge variety of ornamental plants, tomatoes, peppers, succulents, and herbs available! Plus, special tomato repotting demos to help your plants thrive.

Come check out this last spring sale this weekend!
Friday, May 10th, 3-6 PM (Free parking pass with code B8935 🚗) Saturday, May 11th, 9 AM-1 PM (No parking pass needed)

20/04/2024

Day 2 of our April plant sale is happening now! Get here before 1PM today and discover some new flavors! There's still a great variety of tomatoes, peppers, herbs, and ornamentals available for anyone looking to add some spice, zest, or blooms to their gardens.

Want to hear about our sales sooner? Check out our website at dvchort.org/sale for the most up-to-date info.

Green and growing!

15/03/2024

🍅🌿🌶️ Our March plant sale is here! 🌶️🌿🍅

Join us today and tomorrow at DVC's Horticulture Department for a vibrant showcase of the diverse cultivars we've collected! Come explore our astounding variety of 40+ tomato and 30+ pepper cultivars, ranging from hearty beefsteak tomatoes to fiery scotch bonnet peppers, and everything in between! Alongside, discover a wide range of edible greens and ornamental plants to add color and life to your garden.

🎟️ Free Entry for All! Parking passes will not be enforced in lot 9 today or tomorrow.

🌸🌿 Explore Beyond the Edibles: While the spotlight this weekend is on our remarkable range of tomatoes and peppers, our ornamentals are not to be overlooked. Enhance your gardens with our vibrant spring selection!

🔍 Got Garden Troubles? Stop by our Pest ID Table: Bring cuttings of your troubled plants (in clear bags if they're real gnarly) or a few photos to our horticulture students at the Pest ID Table, and we'll help you figure out what's bringing them down!

📅 Mark Your Calendars:

Friday, March 15th, 3PM-6PM (Pass required, free with code WGWAA)
Saturday, March 16th, 9AM-1PM (No parking pass needed)

Location: Horticulture Department, DVC, Lot 9, 321 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

Here we explore the junction of education, sustainability, and community. We're not just growing plants: we're sprouting a greener future.

See you there! 🌱

23/02/2024

🌿🌼 DVC Horticulture Spring Plant Sale Starts Today at 3! 🌼🌿

Delve into the season of growth with our DVC Horticulture Spring Plant Sale, set for today, February 23rd, and tomorrow, February 24th, at Diablo Valley College's Horticulture Department (Lot 9, 321 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523). Our collection this time features a stunning array of ornamental flowers alongside a spread of exotic vegetable cultivars.

🆓 Free Entry for All Visitors: Join us without an entry fee! For information and to obtain free parking passes, please visit [dvchort.org/sale](https://dvchort.org/sale).

🌱 Explore Our Ornamentals and Veggies: Whether you're looking to beautify your garden with ornamentals or gather some green touches of flavor, we've got you covered. Our selection is perfect for gardeners of all interests and expertise.

🔎 Introducing Our Pest ID Table: Encounter issues with your plants at home? Bring your troubled plants (or several photos of them if they're very sick) to our Pest ID Table. Our horticulture students are ready to assist in identifying pests and diseases, offering advice to keep your garden thriving.

Come visit and learn about our plants and program! it's a chance to connect with the gardening community, learn from experts, and find the perfect plants to enrich your garden this spring.

We look forward to welcoming you and helping you select the best plants for your garden needs!

Friday Feb 23rd, 3PM-6PM
Saturday Feb 24th, 9AM-1PM

Green and growing!

11/02/2024

🌱🍇 34th Annual Golden Gate Scion Exchange 🍇🌱

Join us for a day of plant passion and grafting galore at the 34th Annual Golden Gate Scion Exchange, happening on February 11, 2024, from Noon to 3pm at Diablo Valley College's Horticulture Department (Lot 9, 321 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523)! Dive into the exciting world of rare and exotic fruits with fellow gardening enthusiasts.

💰 Entry Fee: Only $5! Enjoy free and ample parking.

🌿 Mini Plant Sale: Don't miss our mini plant sale during the event, featuring a variety of vegetables, edibles, and ornamentals for your garden.

🌳 Live Grafting Demonstrations: Learn the art of grafting from seasoned CRFG members. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, these sessions offer valuable skills to take your gardening to the next level.

This isn't just an exchange; it's an opportunity to expand your gardening knowledge, meet like-minded individuals, and explore the heart of plant cultivation.

For official event info, check out the CRFG website (https://crfg.org/chapters/golden_gate/scionex.htm). See you there!

25/01/2024

HORT-168, our Nursery and Greenhouse Management class, is at risk of being cancelled due to low enrollment. If anyone is interested in signing up, or knows any DVC students who might be, it'd help us out greatly! First class meeting is this Saturday.
If you have any questions or want to review some of the course content, please contact the instructor =
T.J. Cape - (415) 269-8015 / [email protected]
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!