Gardening

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…

Come and Learn about Cool Season Vegetables, California Natives, Flowers, Herbs, Composting, Hydroponics and more. 1 Free plant per visitor while supply lasts. All ages welcome. Your gardening questions answered.Meet in the Conference Center Room.No Registration RequiredFree, open to the public …

 Learn how to turn your kitchen scraps and yard trimmings into a nutrient-rich soil amendment.Workshops are FREE and bilingual. 

Herbs are simple to grow. Learn all about herbs at this talk to find out which ones are suitable for your space.

Companion Planting: The Three Sisters Method The gardening technique of the "Three Sisters" where corn, beans, and squash are planted together in a mutually beneficial arrangement. Enjoy a morning discussing the 3 Sisters planting method with UC Master Gardener Aparna Bugwadia. We will discuss the history of…

Growing your own herbs is an easy way to add year round international flavor to your meals with little space and modest effort. Culinary herbs are a diverse group of plants with diverse needs. Learning to grow a variety of them successfully will give you a delicious education in gardening a variety of…

Don’t let your soil go bare. Invest in your soil by growing cover crops when you aren’t growing anything else. Cover crops can help increase the nutrients in your soil, break up heavy soil, and suppress weeds.Come discover the world of cover crops: what they are, how they can help your garden, and how to…

Everyone loves roses!  Come learn about how fall and winter care and pruning can make a big difference to healthy summer blooms. Master Gardener Martha Carpenter will give you tips on what to do right now to have healthy, vibrant flowers next summer and will do a pruning demonstration. It’s easier…

Do you want to know how to get the most “bang for your [calorie] buck”? This week on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners, we revisit a great show from 2015. We will get your taste buds and green thumbs in tune. UCCE Master Gardener Ann Liu talked with Cathy Thomas, author of “50 Best Plants on the…

10-Year Anniversary Celebration Fall into Gardening with the Master Gardeners at their beautiful Sherwood Demonstration Garden located in Placerville. Visitors can come for one class or stay all day. There will also be activities for kids, community booths, a delicious food truck and UCCE programs…