California Rare Fruit Growers is a non-profit organization of amateur and professional fruit growers founded in 1968 by Paul Thomson and John Riley. There are 17 chapters located in California, Arizona, Nevada and Texas. We share information about the propagation and growing of common and rare varieties of fruit. The group also exchanges plant material and assists commercial entities and researchers in the evaluation of new varieties of fruit. The parent organization produces a bi-monthly magazine called “The Fruit Gardener” which contains valuable information about fruit gardening. Each year the chapters get together for a “Festival Of Fruit” with a fruit of the year theme. Each chapter has many activities, guest speakers, fruit tastings, plant sales and field trips related to the growing of fruit.
Chapter Information
The North San Diego County Chapter meets on the third Friday of the month, 7:00pm at Mira Costa College room 7003 One Barnard Drive, Oceanside. Parking is in lot 3E and no permit is required during meeting times. Check the calendar for current meeting details. Membership is open to any one interested in fruit gardening. Chapter dues are twelve dollars a year. Dues are eight dollars if newsletter is sent by email instead of postal service. Electronic membership is encouraged as it allows us to notify you quickly of any changes in meeting date/times or about important club announcements. Membership in the parent organization is also required. You can join the parent organization by clicking on the link to the right. Join CRFG
Directions/Maps
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