Flower Gardens

This class is the second of a two part series. In this class we will delve into the subject of flowers that grow well in our area for cut flowers, and how to work them into your existing garden space so you will have beautiful flowers to bring inside. We will build arrangements that you will take home with…

This is the first of a two-part series aimed at helping you make your cut flower dreams come true. Each class can stand alone, or be taken together for a more comprehensive study of the world of cut flowers. This first class introduces a number of considerations when growing and arranging cut flowers,…

Join UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County in a Garden Workshop on:An Introduction to California Native PlantsTopics Covered:- What are California native plants?- Why are native plants important?- Native plants in your garden- Native plans in containers- Helpful resources  October 3, 2026 |…

What does gardening have to do with the University of California? Quite a lot! This week, the subject is “Rooted in Research: The UC Master Gardener Program.” MG Bill Brooks talks with Randy Musser, Program Coordinator for the Master Gardeners of Orange County, about the many ways the University of…

Love succulents or just getting started?  This class is for you. Succulents are wonderfully easy to grow, whether in the garden or in containers. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will explore the history and origins of succulents, plus essential care techniques including watering, feeding, and…

Encore! Encore! Encore! That’s what perennials are all about, and UC Master Gardeners of Orange County can tell you all about them. Beginning with the types of perennial plants, and continuing with trees, shrubs, ornamental grasses, tropicals, and vegetables, you will get an understanding of perennials and…

Discover the beauty, ease and simple steps for successful gardening with bulbs. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will show you the differences between true bulbs, corms, tubers/tuberous roots and rhizomes. Find out how to plant them, including soil preparation and depth – and which ones become…

Discover the beauty, ease and simple steps for successful gardening with bulbs. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will show you the differences between true bulbs, corms, tubers/tuberous roots and rhizomes. Find out how to plant them, including soil preparation and depth – and which ones become…

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…

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 the story of the…