Gardening

Welcome to this series of monthly presentations on residential horticulture for the gardening public. We deliver topics of interest that are trending in Orange County plus breaking information on new garden pests.If you are busy (and who isn’t?) and like to garden, this class is for you! Not exactly “speed…

You can’t do it all in one day, or even one month – it takes at least a year to accomplish all the gardening activities. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will tell you how to do it, month by month.  Learn when to plant which veggie, keeping fruit trees productive, pruning, mulching, starting…

You can grow it here or there…you can grow it anywhere! Learn about the many places available for growing edibles – the pros and cons of each – and the three components necessary for success: sun, soil, and water. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will tell you how to transform your garden with smart…

Ah, the salad days of life!  Grow your own salad in one compact place. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will provide information on how to plant a salad bowl garden, covering the varieties of greens, the basics of gardening, and care and harvesting.  Add a review on starting from seed and…

Discover the beauty, ease and simple steps for successful gardening with bulbs. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will show you the differences between true bulbs, corms, tubers/tuberous roots and rhizomes.  Find out how to plant them, including soil preparation and depth – and which ones become…

Ready to enter the world of rose gardening?  You came to the right place.  UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will cover the basics:  selection, planting, care and feeding, integrated pest management and pruning.  Learn which rose is right for you and how to care for it.  No…

Learn how to create a backyard wildlife habitat inviting to birds, butterflies,  bats, lizards and more. Get tips on providing a nurturing environment for critter friends including safe places for them to eat, drink, play, rest, and raise their young.  No registration required, Free,…

Bulbs add beauty to any garden but have the unfair reputation of being difficult. Join Master Gardeners of Orange County to discover the beauty, ease and simple steps for successful gardening with bulbs. Learn about bulbs and their close relatives, and how to plant and care for them. You’ll…

Bulbs add beauty to any garden but have the unfair reputation of being difficult. Join Master Gardeners of Orange County to discover the beauty, ease and simple steps for successful gardening with bulbs. Learn about bulbs and their close relatives, and how to plant and care for them. You’ll…

California is almost ten years into the legislation, planning, and implementation of one of the most significant environmental plans ever developed. SB 1383 was passed in 2016 with the goal of diverting methane-producing organic waste from the landfills. This week on In the Garden with UC Master…