GMIA’s annual Succulent Swap & Share is being held on Saturday, October 5 from 10 a.m. to noon at the home of Ron and Wendy Caragher at 10805 Melva Road. Trim your yard and bring your succulent cuttings (no fire sticks please) and check out the variety of succulents being offered to swap. Have a […]

Get Ready to Walk! As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to indulge a little—go ahead and treat yourself to those festive feasts and sweet treats! But fear not, because we have the perfect way to kickstart a healthy New Year: the 17th annual Walk to the Top of Mt. Helix on Saturday, January 4. […]

Four beautiful gardens will be available for viewing. Artists and musicians will be stationed at the properties. This year, you can drive yourself to each home or take a shuttle and ride in comfort from garden to garden. Details and descriptions of the gardens can be found in the Spring Viewpoints.   Map of garden locations […]

Grab your tie-dye shirts and peace symbols for the GMIA Annual Dinner, June 21, 2025. We will be celebrating in 60s style at the Cuyamaca College Student Center, beginning with happy hour at 4:30. At 5:30, enjoy a roast chicken dinner with mashed potatoes, vegetables, and pineapple upside-down cake for dessert. Vegetarian dinners also available. […]

Forget the pumpkin spice—GMIA is kicking off fall with sun, succulents, and socializing! Join us for the annual Succulent Swap, a vibrant morning of gardening and connection in the heart of our community. Saturday, September 27 The Caraghers’ Garden, 10805 Melva Road 10–11 AM: GMIA Members-Only Hour 11 AM–12 PM: Open to the Public Free […]

Go ahead and indulge all you want in the next two months, but then step out in healthy fashion Saturday, Jan 3, 2026! Join your friends and neighbors,10 am, at the San Miguel Fire Station on Vivera Dr. You will be led up the hill (less than one mile) by the Grossmont High School Marching […]

Join your neighbors for our annual spring community cleanup! Help beautify our Mt. Helix neighborhood.

Five beautiful gardens in the Mt. Helix area will be open to tour on Sunday, May 3 in GMIA’s annual Art & Garden Tour. This is a great opportunity to obtain great landscaping and planting ideas, meet your neighbors and enjoy some local art. Each of the unique gardens will inspire you and it’s always […]

Join fellow GMIA members for our annual dinner celebration at the Cuyamaca College Student Center. Mingle with your friends and neighbors and bid on items in the silent auction. Sheriff Kelly Martinez will speak.

The Succulent Swap is moving to the new Casa de Oro Library this year. The swap will be part of the library's inaugural Garden Expo, featuring informative speakers, activities and gardening fun for kids. Bring your succulents to share with other plant lovers. The swap will be held on a patio outside the library.