Garden Troubleshooting

Home gardeners are often faced with complicated landscape choices, with aging lawns and fire-prone landscapes that may require more water than the region can sustain.  Master Gardeners of OC is pleased to introduce Amelia Herndon‑Steen, Landscape Architect with Santa Margarita Water District, as…

If you think conserving water means that you have a barren landscape, think again! UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will show you how you can have a beautiful landscape by managing water and gardening smartly.  Learn irrigation tricks that will save you money and time while helping the…

Eww, gross! Is that what you think about those insects in your garden?  Learn multiple techniques for effective pest control that are the least toxic for your home environment.  UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will provide you with the latest information on a variety of methods…

UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will walk you through the basics of growing orchids, including plant selection, structure and characteristics, plus care and feeding. With thousands of species growing worldwide, there are sure to be orchids that you can grow successfully, and we will show you how…

Ready for another rendition of the birds and the bees – from the gardeners’ point of view?  It’s called pollination – the loving interplay between pollinators and flowers that keeps the ecosystem in balance (and food on our tables!).  The UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will weave…

Succulents are such an easy plant to grow, both in the garden and in pots.  UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will discuss the history and origin of succulents, their care and feeding and propagation.  The presentation also covers pests and diseases and recommended remedies. Learn the…

Did you know there are more than 170 species of butterflies that live in or visit Southern California?  You can easily attract many of them by learning about host and nectar plants and shelter that a particular species prefer.  Learn to maintain an ecological partnership with flowering…

UC IPM's website has undergone some design and navigation changes lately to improve the overall look and make it more accessible. Join this webinar to learn about the new changes to the Home & Landscape section, how to navigate the website, and what other improvements are coming.

This webinar is part of the UC Ag Experts Talk series. Dr. Bodil Cass, Department of Entomology, University of California Riverside, will discuss spider mite control in dates. More details to come...One DPR CE unit (other) and one CCA CE unit (IPM) will be requested.  

This webinar is part of the UC Ag Experts Talk series. Dr. Sandipa Gautam, Area Citrus IPM Advisor, UC Statewide IPM Program, UC ANR, will provide an overview of commonly encountered citrus scale pests in the San Joaquin Valley, with a focus on California red scale, citricola scale, and cottony cushion scale…