"Plans for a botanical garden in Vista go back more than 35 years, and a nonprofit formed in 1999 to oversee the project".
In November 2005, the gardens' board of directors adopted a new master plan created by Todd Cure', Bryan Morse and Ron Holloway, for a collection of themed garden spaces and gathering spots that were to be built on 13 acres (5.2 ha) of city-owned land at the top of a hill in Brengle Terrace Park.
Shortly after, the Vista City Council unanimously approved the plan.
Council members called the plan "inspiring" and "magical" and acknowledged that the gardens have been a long-awaited goal of the city. "
A lot of dreams went into this", Councilwoman Judy Ritter said after the vote.
In April 2009, a final plan for Alta Vista Garden's new Bugs, Birds & Butterflies Children's Garden was submitted to the board for approval.

The garden owes its design and growth to many talented individuals.

Civil engineer, Ron Holloway, a founding board member and current board president, has promoted and nurtured nearly all aspects of the gardens.

Landscape architect, Todd Cure' and environmental artist, Bryan Morse joined the revamped board in 2003.

Todd Curé and Bryan Morse jointly created the 2005 Master Plan, the 2009 and 2016 Children's Garden Plan, Reception Garden, Obelisk Monument, Welcome Garden, Tailspin Kite Plaza, Lowes Discovery Plaza, Jungle Pavilion, and Upper Jungle Waterfall/Pond.

Todd Cure' was board president for two years (July 2008 - July 2010).
 While Todd was president his vision helped guide the start of the Art in the Garden outdoor sculpture program, the annual Vista Earth Day Festival, and the annual Vista Fall Festival.

Bryan Morse tirelessly donated thousands of hours, four original sculptures and materials to the garden while president of the board for six years (July 2010 - July 2016).
His vision and creativity were instrumental in branding the gardens and evolving the New Master Plan (with landscape architect Kristina Marder) which was adopted in the fall of 2013.
 Bryan is an environmental artist and contractor who worked barefoot while building and maintaining the majority of the gardens.
A San Diego Union-Tribune news article in 2012 states, "Bryan Morse, the president and CEO of the group, walks through the Gardens with bare feet.
He can name most of the plants spread throughout the various themed areas because he planted most of them. '
Everything's a work in progress', he said."
"Plans for a botanical garden in Vista go back more than 35 years, and a nonprofit formed in 1999 to oversee the project". In November 2005, the gardens' board of directors adopted a new master plan created by Todd Cure', Bryan Morse and Ron Holloway, for a collection of themed garden spaces and gathering spots that were to be built on 13 acres (5.2 ha) of city-owned land at the top of a hill in Brengle Terrace Park. Shortly after, the Vista City Council unanimously approved the plan. Council members called the plan "inspiring" and "magical" and acknowledged that the gardens have been a long-awaited goal of the city. "A lot of dreams went into this", Councilwoman Judy Ritter said after the vote. In April 2009, a final plan for Alta Vista Garden's new Bugs, Birds & Butterflies Children's Garden was submitted to the board for approval.
The garden owes its design and growth to many talented individuals.
Civil engineer, Ron Holloway, a founding board member and current board president, has promoted and nurtured nearly all aspects of the gardens.
Landscape architect, Todd Cure' and environmental artist, Bryan Morse joined the revamped board in 2003.
Todd Curé and Bryan Morse jointly created the 2005 Master Plan, the 2009 and 2016 Children's Garden Plan, Reception Garden, Obelisk Monument, Welcome Garden, Tailspin Kite Plaza, Lowes Discovery Plaza, Jungle Pavilion, and Upper Jungle Waterfall/Pond.
Todd Cure' was board president for two years (July 2008 - July 2010).  While Todd was president his vision helped guide the start of the Art in the Garden outdoor sculpture program, the annual Vista Earth Day Festival, and the annual Vista Fall Festival.
Bryan Morse tirelessly donated thousands of hours, four original sculptures and materials to the garden while president of the board for six years (July 2010 - July 2016). His vision and creativity were instrumental in branding the gardens and evolving the New Master Plan (with landscape architect Kristina Marder) which was adopted in the fall of 2013.  Bryan is an environmental artist and contractor who worked barefoot while building and maintaining the majority of the gardens. A San Diego Union-Tribune news article in 2012 states, "Bryan Morse, the president and CEO of the group, walks through the Gardens with bare feet. He can name most of the plants spread throughout the various themed areas because he planted most of them. 'Everything's a work in progress', he said."
Alta Vista Gardens