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pink amaryllis flowers

The Comedian Next Door

September 15, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Michelle SchlegelIt’s that time of year when the Amaryllis belladonna blooms. They are a bulb originally from South Africa, but have naturalized here in many parts of California. These Amaryllis survive with just our winter rains, but in dryer years, they benefit from some extra water. Amaryllis…
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Yellow California native plants stretching to horizon

California Native Plants and Your Garden: a Plant Community Approach

September 12, 2025
By Linda Carloni
 California native plants can add beauty to your garden, reduce your water use and support the native wildlife.  All good!  This blog discusses why native plants are important, the communities in which they naturally grow and how that knowledge can guide your plant selection.  Why…
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Yellow California native plants stretching to horizon

California Native Plants and Your Garden: a Plant Community Approach

September 12, 2025
By Linda Carloni
 California native plants can add beauty to your garden, reduce your water use and support the native wildlife.  All good!  This blog discusses why native plants are important, the communities in which they naturally grow and how that knowledge can guide your plant selection.  Why…
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Grow It Now-Spring Vegetables - Anaheim
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Grow It Now-Spring Vegetables - Anaheim

Oct 18, 2025

Cool season vegetables are cool! From gourmet selections to a stir-fry garden, this presentation covers everything you need to know about starting and growing vegetables that you can harvest in fall, winter and early spring. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will show you how to "start something"…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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Shade Gardens - Laguna Woods
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Shade Gardens - Laguna Woods

Oct 31, 2025

This class was originally on October 14th, but had to be rescheduled to October 31st.  Have shady spots in your garden? For some of the time, or all the time and every season? UC Master Gardeners will teach you about selecting the right plant for the right place. There are many plants,…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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Beautiful Bulbs - Zoom Event
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Beautiful Bulbs - Zoom Event

Oct 15, 2025

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…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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Simply Succulents - Zoom Encore
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Simply Succulents - Zoom Encore

Oct 13, 2025

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…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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Simply Succulents - Anaheim
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Simply Succulents - Anaheim

Oct 12, 2025

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…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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Pop-up Plant Giveaway - Fullerton
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Pop-up Plant Giveaway - Fullerton

Oct 11, 2025

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 …
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Honey bee in flight. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Bee-ing There: A Buzzworthy Event

September 12, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 It was a joy to see the amazing group of UC Davis employees receiving well-deserved awards at the UC Davis Staff Assembly's Citation of Excellence ceremony, held Sept. 10 at the residence of Chancellor Gary May.One of the recipients was "bee guy" Joseph Tauzer, manager of the Harry H. Laidlaw Jr. Honey…
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