Gardening

Home gardeners are often faced with complicated landscape choices, with 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…

If you think conserving water means that you have a barren landscape, think again! UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will show you how you can have a beautiful landscape by managing water and gardening smartly.  Learn irrigation tricks that will save you money and time while helping the…

Eww, gross! Is that what you think about those insects in your garden?  Learn multiple techniques for effective pest control that are the least toxic for your home environment.  UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will provide you with the latest information on a variety of methods…

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…