Classes: Protect Your Plumerias Over Winter

Mike will teach critical steps in prepping and protecting your plants through winter in Southern California’s different microclimates.

“The Winter class was very informative and fun besides. I’m looking forward to more classes with Mike and Stacy! ” (Meredith)

This class will return in 2025.

Atkinson Plumeria Farm, 5239 Alzeda Dr, La Mesa CA 91941

While plumerias have adapted well to Southern California’s temperate/Mediterranean climate, winter is still the most dangerous season for our plants. Mike’s experience growing in a cold climate in San Diego’s east county has given him the tools to help others protect their plants.

This is Mike’s most popular topic every year, and it is offered in an intimate, in-person setting on his plumeria farm. He’ll not only talk about what to do but also show you. The class format allows for an extended question-and-answer time.

He’ll be covering:

  • Watering needs
  • Fertilizing
  • What to do with cuttings
  • Protection from cold temps and frost
  • How to deal with cold damage
  • What’s happening to my leaves in autumn??
  • How does our approach change in different areas?
  • Q&A time
  • and much more!

What to bring:

  • Water bottle (refills provided)
  • Hat
  • Pen
  • Clipboard
  • Close-toed shoes
  • Wear sunscreen
  • Aloha spirit

This class is held in an intimate, in-person setting on Atkinson Plumeria Farm in our open, shaded classroom. It is a rain-or-shine event.

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

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

Cancellations are accepted up to 24 hours before the event. Eventbrite ticket fees will be deducted (around 8%).Note: 

REGISTER

Price: $42 – limited tickets available!
Includes hands-on instruction, extensive Q&A, and farm tour

NOTE: If the class is sold out, email us to get on the waitlist.

TESTIMONIALS

“I had a great time at your Winter class yesterday. I now know what I won’t be doing for the winter!” Chelle

“The Winter presentation was great and very informative. It sure felt like you covered all aspects of protecting the plumerias during winter.” Sam

About Mike

Mike has owned a plumeria farm in San Diego’s east county on Mt Helix with his wife Stacy for nearly 30 years. The PBS program “A Growing Passion” featured them and their farm on their Emmy Award-winning episode featuring 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). He is the only person to speak at all official plumeria societies in the US. He was on the steering committees for the 2016 & 2023 International Plumeria Conferences. 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.