Gardening

If you are busy (and who isn’t?) and like to garden, this class is for you! Not exactly “speed gardening” – but close – this presentation gives Orange County gardeners the list of top garden jobs for each area of the garden month by month. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will discuss how to…

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,…

Butterflies add magic and beauty to landscapes and thrive in healthy gardens. Learn from OC Master Gardeners about butterfly species, plants that provide host and nectar, and gardening practices that will make butterflies a magical part of your garden. This is an online encore presentation of an earlier…

Butterflies add magic and beauty to landscapes and thrive in healthy gardens. Learn from OC Master Gardeners about butterfly species, plants that provide host and nectar, and gardening practices that will make butterflies a magical part of your garden. An encore of this talk is offered on zoom February…

In this webinar, learn the common mishaps to avoid when composting as well as how to manage pests when they arrive. 

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.

Indoor pests are not always found where you expect, join us to learn about the weird places you might encounter common pantry and indoor pests!

Create and conserve habitat for our all-important pollinators! Because of their critical contribution to plant reproduction and diversity, pollinating species (insects and other invertebrates) are considered keystone indicators of environmental health. Join a local expert from the Xerces Society for…

Join us for the next class in our Home Gardener Days series, presented in collaboration with Cabrillo College Horticulture.Master Gardener Claire Witherspoon will share specific plants and planting strategies to help create a more pollinator-friendly garden for native bees and other local pollinators.The…

Join us for this half-day webinar aimed at structural pest management professionals, where you’ll learn about troubleshooting various pests, their biology, inspection techniques, and best management practices.