Flower Gardens

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…

Home gardeners often face complicated landscape choices, including 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 she…

Join us on the first Saturday of each month for a morning of outdoor fun at the Monarch Nature Trail in Huntington Beach.  Learn about Orange County's butterfly population as well as the native plants they depend on for survival. Volunteer tasks for all ages include watering, seed collection,…

How to bring wildlife to your garden Part of a well-balanced garden space includes having various types of wildlife in and around your garden area.   No matter the size of your garden, you can make places that many types of creatures will come to enjoy the water, food or shelter that you could be…

To grow a thriving garden that is in-step with California's dry summer climate many of us are turning towards growing native plants.  Native plants can survive the hot dry summers of the Sierra foothills with little to no summer irrigation.  With the right choices, native plants can look great…

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 Orange…

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…

Yes, worms CAN eat your green kitchen waste and UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will tell you how to make that happen! Find out what equipment and supplies you’ll need to assemble a worm bin including bedding, water, worms and food scraps. You will also learn how to set up the vermiculture system,…

Get ready for a plant-tastic time — Houseplant Bingo is here! Join us for a lively hour of friendly competition and all things green with fellow plant lovers. Play your way to victory and walk away with a gorgeous houseplant prize! Not a Bingo winner? No worries — throughout the game the UC Master…

If you plan it, you can do it. Discover tips and tricks to transform your gardening space, no matter how small, using ornamental plants. Enhance your garden to make an impact with various shapes, textures, and colors of plants. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will discuss soil, integrated pest…