Grow with the Flow: Plant Giveaway Program

Rainbow Water District has partnered with Fallbrook Public Utility District for a new plant program, Grow with the Flow. The program is designed to help customers save water while beautifying their landscape with succulents that thrive in low water-flow environments.  

Transform your yard into a water-wise garden with a variety of drought-tolerant and California Friendly ® plants in a range of colors and sizes. Through partnerships with Fallbrook nurseries, this program distributes drought-tolerant plants that reduce outdoor water use by as much as 85%. The succulent plants attract pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds, add color, and visual appeal to your garden. 

Online Applications - Closed: Program at Capacity

• All program applications will be processed online on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Applicants must be a current Rainbow Water customer and live in the service area.
• Non-metered residents are welcome to apply to the program.
• The application will include name, address, email address, and account number to assist with verification of program requirements. 
• One application per account will be accepted to the program.
• Space is limited. The program will close after applications reach capacity.
• After applications have been reviewed, customers on the waitlist will be contacted when program space becomes available.

Program Acceptance & Plant Pickup

Grow with the Flow program acceptance notifications will be sent to customers no later than April 10.

• Upon program confirmation, a selection of plants will be set aside for customers, with individual pickup appointments scheduled for the end of April.
• Customers will receive a diverse mix of drought-tolerant succulents, featuring small and medium potted plants. 
• At the scheduled pickup appointment, plants will be loaded into the customer's vehicle along with a complimentary succulent guide

About the Plants

The program will distribute a diverse mix of drought-tolerant plants. Customers accepted to the program will receive:

• A large flat of approximately 100 four-inch succulents
• Seven five-gallon established premium sized plants
• A gardening guide booklet

Plants are reserved ahead of time for each customer. Due to the large quantity of plants, customers will not be able to hand-pick plants.

Funding

The Grow with the Flow program is funded through a grant from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and is a collaborative effort with Rainbow Water and Fallbrook Public Utility District (FPUD). Rainbow Water and FPUD plant giveaway programs will run concurrently, and customers can apply online through their water provider.

• As part of the grant program, participants must plant the succulents in their yard and provide a follow up photo after plant installation.
• All plants provided to customers are free.
• Landscape workshops are available to assist customers with planning and design (see below for more info). Assistance with planting or pick up of plants is not available.

Landscape Classes

Tired of staring at a landscape that just won't cooperate? Whether you're battling plants that won't thrive or just don't know which native plants work best, it’s time to take the guesswork out of gardening. Rainbow Water customers are invited to attend two free in-person workshops on Sunday, March 29 in San Marcos. The in-person workshops are hosted by Metropolitan Water District in partnership with Vallecitos Water District and Vista Irrigation District.
CA Friendly® & Native Plant Landscape Training and Garden Design Seminar
Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Venue: Vallecitos Water District, 201 Vallecitos De Oro, San Marcos, CA 92069

• Advanced registration is required for the free workshops to be held at Vallecitors Water District. Click here for more information.

Explore free virtual landscape classes available online at: rainbowmwd.ca.gov/landscape-workshops