Garden Troubleshooting

The best thing about growing tomatoes – their wonderful flavor. The worst? Pests, diseases and environmental threats.  In this presentation, UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will examine those and provide general control methods, including crop rotation, planting/watering, choosing disease…

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 variety of ways…

Imagine being able to harvest herbs as you need them right outside your kitchen door . . . or even from your kitchen counter.  Learn about growing herbs in containers – even in a pumpkin! – for use in cooking or for enjoyment in your garden.  From the mundane to the exotic, UC Master Gardeners of…

Representatives of the Master Gardeners of Orange County will be on hand to discuss this week’s topic, "California Native Plants - Supporting Native Wildlife,“ to answer gardening questions and explain the benefits of native plants in your local garden.UC Master Gardeners will be giving away live California…

Imagine being able to harvest herbs as you need them right outside your kitchen door . . . or even from your kitchen counter.  Learn about growing herbs in containers – even in a pumpkin! – for use in cooking or for enjoyment in your garden.  From the mundane to the exotic, UC Master Gardeners…

An English Garden in sunny Southern California? Oh, no! Let’s go native and get the same effect.  UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will show you how to have a garden featuring California Native plants that will rival any other location in color, variety and beauty. All this while reducing water…

This webinar is part of the Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management series. Dr. Neal Williams, University of California Davis, will provide an overview of predictive framework (models) for assessing pesticide exposure risk to bees in working agricultural landscapes and evidence-based field studies to…

Library Community Room31496 El Camino Real, SJC, 92675 No registration Required  

Ready to learn about pollination? Find out about the loving interplay between pollinators and flowers that keeps the ecosystem in balance (and food on our tables!). We will discuss bee nesting habits,host and nectar plants and causes for decline in the been population – and some tips on attracting bees…

Are garden pests enjoying more of your harvest than you are? Lots of things are happening in the garden that can hurt your plants. Learn the difference between good and bad bugs and how to help your garden thrive. Learn from Orange County Master Gardeners how to safely use integrated pest management…