When you see an orange, do you wonder what it would take to have citrus growing in your own yard? Winter is citrus season, but learning things you need to do to prepare for a great growing season can be good information any time of the year. We'll walk through the types and varieties that thrive in a…
Just how does compost happen? Nature, as it recycles by decomposition, provides us with garden gold. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will teach you why it is important to recycle organic waste, about the right balance of greens, browns, air and water, and how soon you can expect your first batch!…
Did you know there are more than 170 species of butterflies that live in or visit Southern California? You can easily attract many of them by learning about host and nectar plants and shelter that a particular species prefer. Learn to maintain an ecological partnership with flowering plants, and…
The class will focus on wicking hydroponics, a versatile method that creates an ideal environment for growing a wide range of vegetables, especially root crops, without soil. Attendees will learn the fundamentals of wicking systems, identify the best materials to use and explore different options for…
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 from…
Growing vegetables, flowers, and herbs from seed is easy and economical, once you know what to do. Join Master Gardeners of OC to learn everything you need to become a seed-planting pro in no time. The talk will include selection, sowing, thinning, transplanting, and hardening, along with practical…
You can’t do it all in one day, or even in one month – it takes at least a year to complete all the gardening tasks. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will tell you how to do it, month by month. Learn when to plant which veggie, how to keep fruit trees productive, pruning, mulching, starting seeds,…
By the Master Gardener Association of San Diego County
Advice to Grow ByUC Master Gardeners of San Diego CountyHotline (858) 822-6910 www.MasterGardenerSD.orghelp@MasterGardenerSD.orgUse Smart Gardening PracticesWater to root depth: adjust amount of water to depth of roots.Water at drip lines: the area defined by outer circumference of tree canopy.Add thick…
Join us on the first Saturday of each month for a morning of outdoor fun at the Monarch Nature Trail in Huntington Beach. Learn about Orange County's butterfly population as well as the native plants they depend on for survival. Volunteer tasks for all ages include watering, seed collection, mulching,…
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