Plumeria 101 Workshop: Grow amazing plumerias in So Cal

Price: $35 , includes hands-on instruction, extensive Q&A, and a tour of the farm’s plumeria operation.

Limited tickets available!

Mike Atkinson has been growing plumerias for over 25 years. He’ll teach the basics of successfully growing plumerias in our region in a small, interactive workshop environment. He'll not only teach you what to do, but he'll show you, as well. And he'll walk you through his plumeria operation on the farm. 

This class is held in an in-person, intimate setting on Atkinson Plumeria Farm outside under a canopy, protected from the sun. This is rain or shine.

After the class, you can walk around the farm among the 100s of plumerias and 1000s of blooms.

He’ll be covering:

• Watering needs
• Fertilizing
• Best planting methods
• Rooting cuttings
• Winter care
• Dealing with pests
• Regional conditions
• Q&A time
• and much more!

What to bring:

• Water bottle
• Hat
• Close-toed shoes
• Sunscreen
• Aloha spirit

Check-in begins 15 minutes before the class starts. Please give yourself enough time to arrive, park, and get a seat as the event will begin promptly at the start time. 

Note: Cancellations are allowed up to 24 hours before the event. Eventbrite ticketing fees will be deducted (usually less than 8%).

Mike has been growing plumerias with his wife Stacy on Mt Helix for over 25 years. The PBS program "A Growing Passion" featured Mike on their Emmy-winning episode about plumerias. He has taught plumeria workshops in Southern California (San Diego Horticultural Society, San Diego Botanic Garden, Master Gardeners, plus many garden clubs and nurseries), all US plumeria societies, and the International Plumeria Conference in Florida. He is a longtime volunteer and speaker with the Southern California Plumeria Society, has authored many articles, and has been interviewed many times, including by the Los Angeles Times.