Food Gardens

Avocados are not just amazing; they’re a garden superstar! These nutrient-packed gems are loaded with healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals that make them a favorite among health enthusiasts and foodies alike. Imagine plucking a perfectly ripe avocado from your own backyard, ready to be sliced onto toast…

Don't let a small space cramp your gardening style. Learn how to work with shapes, textures, and colors to create a garden that truly pops. And if you want food in a small space, we can help with that too! UC Master Gardeners of Orange County share their expert tips on soil, pest management, plants…

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…

What is a Pass Down Plant? It is a plant shared from other gardens or gardeners. Learn how to share safely – including propagation of perennials, bulbs, seeds, and succulents. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will discuss how to divide perennials and bulbs, start softwood cuttings, and how to…

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 a variety of plant shapes, textures, and colors. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will discuss soil, integrated…

Join Santa Barbara Master Gardeners in a workshop on:Summer Pruning of Fruit Trees We will cover how to control fruit tree size, manage tree health, and control fruit quality.The event will begin with a tool-sharpening demonstration from 9:30 - 10:00 am, followed by the presentation and hands-on summer…

Join Santa Barbara Master Gardeners in a workshop on:Garden Irrigation. We will cover hands-on demonstrations, automated low-maintenance systems, simple design approaches, and DIY installation and maintenance techniques.Saturday, June 13, 2026, 10 am - 12 pm.Mesa Harmony Garden  

Join Master Gardeners in a Garden Talk on Accessible - Adaptive Gardening. We will cover how to enjoy gardening regardless of limitations and how to adapt to your needs, abilities, and preferences. June 1, 2026 |  7:00PM to 8:00PM.This is a free online event.

Join Master Gardeners in a garden workshop at the Santa Maria Public Library on Backyard Composting We will cover why we should compost, how it works, what materials are needed, methods and their pros and cons, the do's and don'ts, and troubleshooting issues.  May 23, 2026 |  11AM to…

Growing vegetables, flowers, and herbs from seed is easy and economical, once you know what to do. Join Master Gardeners of OC to learn everything you need to become a seed planting pro in no time. The talk will include selection, sowing, thinning, transplanting and hardening, along with practical…