Gardening

Reduce what is sent to the landfill by turning your kitchen scraps and yard waste into garden gold! Whether you live in a home on a small lot or large rural…

Days are getting shorter, and pests may be getting bolder! For some household pest species, the cooler days and increased moisture during California's autumn season drive changes in behavior that may pose problems for residents. Learn about insects that overwinter inside structures, seasonal ant invasions,…

This week representatives of the UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will be on hand partnering with the California Master Beekeeper Program (CAMBP), which is a continuous train-the-trainer effort to assist members serving as mentors for other beekeepers. Their focus at this event will be education…

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…

If you plan it, you can do it. Discover tips and tricks to transform your gardening space, no matter how small, using ornamental plants. Enhance your garden to make an impact with various shapes, textures, and colors of plants. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will discuss soil, integrated pest…

An English Garden in sunny Southern California? Oh, no! Let’s go native and get the same effect.  UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will show you how to have a garden featuring California Native plants that will rival any other location in color, variety and beauty. All this while reducing water…

UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will help you plan your backyard orchard, including plant selection, growing basics, pruning and irrigation, and adding fruit to previous gardens.RSVP RequestedFree, open to the public 

What is a Pass Down Plant?  It is a plant shared from other gardens or gardeners. Learn how to share safely – including propagation of perennials, bulbs, seeds, and succulents.  UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will discuss how to divide perennials and bulbs, start softwood cuttings, and…

Learn about light, climate, and other conditions needed to grow indoor plants successfully. Discuss plant selection, proper soil mix, care and maintenance, and what to do to fight diseases and pests.  The first 24 attendees to arrive for the presentation will receive a free houseplant and other…

Are you looking to change your landscape to a low water habitat friendly oasis?  UC Master Gardeners will introduce you to the beauty and benefits of native plants.  Fall is for planting Natives! Go California native to add color, variety and beauty to your garden.Yes, Registration Requested …