Gardens By Type

UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will walk you through the basics of growing orchids, including plant selection, structure and characteristics, plus care and feeding. With thousands of species growing worldwide, there are sure to be orchids that you can grow successfully, and we will show you how…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Cool season vegetables are cool!  From gourmet selections to a stir-fry garden, this presentation covers everything you need to know about starting and growing vegetables that you can harvest in fall, winter and early spring.  UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will show you how to …

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…