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 San Diego Specialty Plants & Gardens

Open Monday-Saturday 8am-5pm

Sundays 9am-2pm

Waterwise Botanicals is more than a nursery and welcomes both homeowners and the landscape trade industry. We are always striving to assure convenience and confidence as we continue to offer quality and diversity of plant material. We have acres of beautiful nursery and growing grounds, including demonstration gardens, ponds, and a shade house full of creative treasures to inspire you.


We invite you to come and explore our location out in the country away from the stresses of daily life. We like to describe ourselves as having a touch of “rustic elegance”. Take time out to sit in our gazebo in the Cottage Garden, or bring a snack or lunch to enjoy at our picnic tables near our ponds.

Plan your Valentine's Day experience at Waterwise Botanicals!

January 20, 2026
Plan Your Valentine’s Day Experience at Waterwise Botanicals! Two dreamy workshops to choose from! February at Waterwise Botanicals is all about love, creativity, and living art. Our Valentine workshops are immersive, feel-good experiences—surrounded by lush plants, guided by expert instructors, and designed to leave you with something truly beautiful to take home. ✨ These are some of our most popular workshops of the year and will sell out quickly—reserve your spot early! Invite your Valentine or Galentine and make it a day full of fun and creativity! Heart Wreath Workshop – $65 per person Perfect for Valentine’s gifts, girls’ days, or a creative date Create a stunning heart-shaped wreath using fresh succulent cuttings. This living piece of art will continue to grow and thrive long after the workshop ends—just like love 💕 What’s Included: Fresh succulent cuttings Heart-shaped wreath base All tools and supplies Step-by-step guided instruction Your finished living wreath to take home Workshop Dates & Times: February 10 – 10:00 AM February 14 – 10:00 AM February 14 – 1:00 PM February 17 – 10:00 AM 🔔 Space is limited to 40 guests per workshop. Sweetheart Planter Workshop – $45 per person Fun, festive, and perfect for all skill levels Design an adorable Sweetheart-themed planter—the perfect Valentine’s décor or heartfelt gift. This relaxed, hands-on workshop is ideal for anyone who wants to play with plants in a cozy, creative setting. What’s Included: Planter and plant materials Soil and decorative accents All tools and supplies Guided instruction Your finished planter to take home Workshop Dates & Times (all at 10:00 AM): February 8 February 9 February 15 February 19 February 20 Designed for friends, couples, or anyone craving a joyful, creative moment surrounded by plants and FUN! 👉 View and book ALL workshops by clicking here! Fine Print: If you’re unable to attend, you’ll receive a DIY kit to create your wreath at home. Due to the popularity of this event, no refunds are available.

"Dig in" with Tom Jesch

December 16, 2025
In this video, DIG IN and get dirty with Tom Jesch and discover how Waterwise Botanicals creates their signature, high-quality compost soil—affectionately known as the "Crunchy Granola Mix"! Learn what goes into this nutrient-rich blend and why it’s a favorite for healthy, thriving plants. Our Crunchy Granola Mix is bagged and available to both the public and wholesale customers. WATCH OUR VIDEO HERE! 📍 Waterwise Botanicals Located in beautiful Bonsall, CA 🗓️ Open 7 days a week Stop by the nursery to pick some up and give your plants the soil they’ll love!

A Plant Nursery & Nature Experience

It’s been said, we are a “Plant Lover’s Paradise”, so as you wander our growing grounds under the beautiful skies, in the hills of North County San Diego, discover the intriguing beauty of our drought tolerant selections and much more… Enjoy the diversity of succulents, or the structure and dynamic impact of cacti. Walk through row upon row of romantic roses and see the dance of ornamental grasses in the breeze. Delight in the grace of colorful perennials, and explore our shade house, a wonderland of fun, gifts and temptations.

Waterwise Botanicals is a place to dream and adventure… wear your comfy, but sturdy shoes and bring a camera to capture the ambiance of our unique nursery, rich in wildlife and nature. You are likely to see birds, and lizards, along with fish and frogs in our ponds. Occasionally, a turtle or two will climb out on a log to sun bathe. We are a working, growing, evolving nursery, so you will observe workers in the fields, or tractors loading plants and mixing soil, making your visit much like the fun of a field trip!

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