ARCHIVE / GREAT GARDEN FESTS ON THE THIRSTY SIDE OF TOWN

WATER SAVVY--Cuyamaca College, home to the Fightin’ Coyotes, is also famous for its save water gardens, which are a must to visit anytime of year.

LIFE EAST OF I-805—Two East San Diego County garden events for pros and amateurs alike happen the weekend of May 3-4.  And, for post-garden refreshments we offer directions to the Alpine Beer Company, one of the 5 best craft beer breweries in the STATE if not the WEST.

FREE GARDEN FEST—Cuyamaca College’s Spring Garden Festival is in its 21st year.  Set for Saturday, May 3, from 9am to 4pm on campus. Free parking and admission.  Popular gardens that attract more than 7,000 visitors annually.

http://www.cuyamaca.edu/springfest/2014/

ESCAPE FROM ALPINE--Highlight 

of the Sage and Songbird Festival

 in Alpine is the 2 pm great 

butterfly release.  This is not to be 

confused with the great ladybug

 release featured on this blog 

April 26 at Armstrong Garden Centers.

FREE ALPINE SAGE & SONGBIRDS—The 17^th annual garden event in Alpine, CA runs Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. The overall Festival is free, however tickets to the 5 Home/Garden Tour are priced at $20 each. www.chirp.org or 619-445-8352.

TOO MUCH GARDENING?

WORK UP A THIRST--Visiting so many spectacular gardens can easily work up a big thirst, especially on a hot day in East County.  This blog highly recommends garden tourist stop by the Alpine Beer Company, a true oasis East of I-805 that has a reputation as being one of the top 5 craft beer breweries in San Diego County.

CRAFT BEER MECCA--Architecture
isn’t one of Alpine’s strong suits
but the Alpine Beer Company
is easily one of the top 5
craft beer breweries in the state
if not the West.

Alpine Beer Company

2351 Alpine Blvd (south side of I-8)

Brewery Hours:

Tues-Sat Noon-6pm

Pub Hours:

Tues-Thurs 11am-10pm

Fri/Sat 11am-Midnight

Sun 11 am-9pm

https://alpinebeerco.wordpress.com/