Tomatomania at The Water Conservation Garden
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Tomatomania! returns to The Water Conservation Garden in El Cajon for our southernmost event of the 2026 season and we couldn’t be more excited! Join us for a two-day tomato celebration as we transform the Garden with more than 75-80 unique tomato varieties to kick off your summer growing season.
As always, we’re focusing on the exceptional – no modern hybrids or Early Girl this weekend! – just rare discoveries, beloved heirlooms, and tried-and-true classics selected to thrive in Southern California gardens. While you’re here, explore the Garden’s six acres of stunning drought-tolerant landscapes, along with immersive educational exhibits that demonstrate how gardening and water conservation work hand in hand in the reclaimed desert we call home.
Guests can also expect fertilizers and garden goodies available on-site to help your tomato season flourish!
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Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College
The Water Conservation Garden has nearly five acres of gardens and exhibits that showcase water conservation through a series of beautiful themed gardens, such as a native plant garden and a vegetable garden, as well as how-to displays such as mulch and irrigation exhibits. Admission is free, and the Garden can be viewed on a self-guided tour, or through one of our programs. Programs include:- Four to six classes per month for the general public, including landscaping, gardening, and art offerings. - Training in water conservation for professional landscapers. - School tours. - Regularly-scheduled adult group tours. - Tours by appointment. - Large educational special events. - Outreach programs, including a speaker’s bureau. The Garden can be a learning laboratory for the dedicated gardener, a delightful place for an afternoon stroll, or a place to gather lots of information about water-wise, or California-Friendly® gardening, while attending a fun family festival. The Garden is supported by water district dues, and by memberships, donations, grants, facility rentals, and gift shop sales. In 2005, Friends of the Water Conservation was created to increase private support for the Garden. The Garden does not allow dogs, with the exception of guide dogs. Hours: (Refer to the website for the most up to date hours) Spring, Fall, and Winter: Open daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., some holidays excepted. Summer (June 1 – Aug. 31): The Garden is open until 7 p.m. every Wed. evening to enjoy a walk with your friendly (and leashed) furry friend. Cost: Free Admission The Garden is closed on the following holidays: - Jan. 1 - July 4 - Labor Day - Thanksgiving - Dec. 24 - Dec. 25
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