Food Gardens

You could plant from dawn to dusk and still not plant every variety of tomato! Whether you are a novice or a pro, you’ll enjoy learning about tomatoes: their history and some fun facts, the many varieties, their culture, diseases and pests, growing in the ground vs. growing in containers – and…

Ready to dig in the garden again? Now is the time to plant warm season vegetables to feed your family over the summer months. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will give you the information you need to choose your crops so that you can follow the #1 rule: plant what you and your family like to eat!…

Ready to dig in the garden again? Now is the time to plant warm season vegetables to feed your family over the summer months. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will give you the information you need to choose your crops so that you can follow the #1 rule: plant what you and your family like to eat!…

Learn how to grow fresh, flavorful ingredients for homemade salsa with the UC Master Gardeners! This class covers selecting the best tomato, pepper, onion, and herb varieties, along with planting, care, and harvesting tips. Perfect for gardeners of all levels, you’ll leave ready to create your own salsa…

Learn to grow berries, tomatoes, squash, and beans in a short summer  Join the UC Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe for an essential workshop dedicated to high elevation gardening in the summertime. In this free class, we will cover how to grow berries, tomatoes, beans, and squash.What You’ll Learn…

Get a Blueprint for a Successful High-Elevation Harvest  Join the UC Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe for an intensive, 90-minute workshop designed to give you the blueprint for a successful high-elevation harvest. Whether you are a first-time gardener or looking to refine your mountain green thumb, this…

Join us for this fun and interactive session where we will “quiz” attendees on look-alike pests, what’s causing plant damage, good bug vs. bad bug, weed ID, and more.

Come join us for a morning of outdoor fun at the Monarch Nature Trail in Huntington Beach!Volunteering at the MNT is a great way to learn more about Orange County's butterfly population as well as the native plants they depend on for survival. We have volunteer tasks for all ages including watering,…

Your best vegetable garden starts now It's time to prepare the garden for the delicious vegetables you want to grow this year. Master Gardener Zack Dowell will discuss garden plant selection, planting times, site selection, soil preparation, proper seed planting techniques, and pest management. 

Buon Appetito!Join our Master Food Preservers for a delightful culinary experience where you'll learn to prepare, preserve, and serve a delicious Italian-inspired meal. As our honored guest, you'll enjoy each course crafted with care and flavor.First Course: Crostini topped with your own preserved bruschetta…