Gardening Classes


Grow your own food with the help of San Diego Seed Company In-Person Gardening Classes, Farm Events, Online Courses and other Resources



Your Instructor — Brijette Peña

In 2010, Brijette Peña took an oath to produce organic, regionally adapted seeds that gardeners, farmers and market growers could depend on. She not only produces organic heirloom varieties well adapted for the Southern California growers but she also facilitates and promotes ethical seed production aimed at providing growers the best varieties for their success. She's also an excellent teacher. She makes learning fun!


One positive outcome of the Covid-19 pandemic is that so many people started a garden. Whether you started a garden before, during or since the pandemic, a lot of you may still be wondering, "how do you start off the right way?" We have great gardening classes, courses and resources for you!

What people are saying...

"The garden group at the Skyline Hills Library just had Brijette back for another presentation, this one on Cold Season Gardening. She is so informative and engaging with her audience! She’s knowledgeable about all aspects, and can get technical, or talk basics. She and SDSC are jewels in San Diego gardening community!"

Kim Laru

"I love this company! I took a class in seed saving last weekend and the owner’s presentation was full of information and her enthusiasm for growing plants and saving seeds was infectious. I highly recommend attending a class and buying the locally produced seeds. Since they are grown in San Diego, they are suitable for the SoCal climate but grow well elsewhere too (I have sent some to my Mother in New Hampshire!) There are now microgreen seeds as well!"

Kristy Vogt Dolan

"I’ve taken two of Brijette’s seed-starting workshops in addition to having her consult me and I’m a MUCH more effective and productive vegetable gardener as a result. A little time with Brijette was worth several seasons of painful trial and error on my own, even though I have good resources like books from Pat Welsh. I also love the seeds from SDSC. They have a high germination rate and produce good veggies!"
Christine Benton

“I’ve been a part of the Growing Together Membership for the full year and the growth and health of my garden from the prior year has increased tenfold. Love the monthly lessons! “
Niki Rojas