Gardening

Planting annual native wildflower seeds can be a relatively easy and inexpensive way to add native plants to your garden. The best time to plant is from mid-October into November. Water during dry spells between rains for optimal germination. You can extend the bloom season by continuing to sow from December…

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…

Urban and suburban areas are important habitats for migrating birds, but birds can also quickly become a nuisance or economic issue when they nest on buildings, homes, and other structures. Their activities can result in disruptive noises, lead to potential structural damage, and their droppings can create…

“See that blue Iris over there? A lovely lady shared that with me. She just passed away and now it’s the first to bloom!  It’s her smiling down on us today!!” Today on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners, we fill your soul with happiness as we talk about what it means to give and receive precious…

 Our Teaching and Demonstration Garden at the Windsor Community Garden is an excellent place to see UC Master Gardener principles come alive. This vibrant space reflects our strategic goal: creating healthy, resilient communities and environments through sustainable gardening practices. Here,…

How to identify the pests that are damaging your lawn What is wrecking your lawn? It could be skunks, raccoons, moles, voles, pocket gophers, or lawn insects. Each leave behind evidence and signs of their presence.Skunks are out at dusk, during the night, and at dawn in residential areas searching for…

It’s October in the Garden time! This week, Master Gardeners Teena Spindler and Katrina Kirkeby bring you the This Month In The Garden show on In The Garden with UC Master Gardeners of Orange County. Tasks start with a good work up of the soil. Just like in Spring, amend and fertilize and dig deep. Get…

Crabgrass popping up in your lawn or landscape can be aggravating, but don't despair -- you can manage this common annual weed with integrated pest management!  First, make sure that you are dealing with crabgrass and not a lookalike grass like dallisgrass or bermudagrass. The newly revised Pest Notes:…