Pacific Horticulture will sponsor a tour entitled Winter Bloom in San Diego on Thursday, February 24 through Monday, February 28, 2011, to be led by local hosts Scott Borden and Jim Bishop, and escorted by Judy Bradley, President of the Pacific Horticulture Society. Bright sunny days and winter showers bring San Diego gardens into early bloom. You will explore a diverse collection of private gardens including large properties in semi-rural North County, a Sinjen-designed garden in the heart of the city, the hosts’ own hillside Mediterranean villa, and many more. Tour the rejuvenated San Diego Botanical Garden (formerly Quail), and take a stroll through the gardens of Balboa Park. Enjoy welcome and farewell dinners, garden lunches, and a few surprises. For complete information, contact Sterling Tours – San Diego at 619-299-3010, or log on to www.sterlingtoursltd.com/SanDiego.html.