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…
Good soil is the starting place for a smart garden. Learn the components of soil, how to evaluate your landscape soil, and the steps you can take to enrich your soil to produce a bountiful, sustainable landscape and garden. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will provide information to get you…
Let’s face it. We live in a climate where water has been and will continue to be an issue. This presentation covers gardening in the Southern California Mediterranean climate and UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will provide tips for designing and planning the drought-tolerant garden including steps…
Not all bugs are created equal. The difference between those that are beneficial and those that aren’t is whether they savor your plants and crops or if they have an appetite for other insects. We'll help you recognize and protect beneficials in your garden in a discussion of predators and the types of…
Eww, gross! Is that what you think about those insects in your garden? Learn multiple techniques for effective pest control that are the least toxic for your home environment. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will provide you with the latest information on a variety of methods to keep those…
If you're a beekeeper interested in learning how to rear queen bees, this is for you!The UC California Master Beekeeper Program (CAMBP) is offering an in-person Queen-Rearing Techniques Short Course (QRTSC) on Saturday and Sunday, May 30-31 at the Harry H. Laidlaw Jr. Honey Bee Research Facility on Bee…
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 what you need to do to prepare for a great growing season can be good information any time of year. We'll walk through the types and varieties that thrive in a backyard…
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.orgHow to Keep Your Garden Safe from Invasive PlantsWhat is an invasive? An Invasive Species is a species that is able to establish itself on many sites, may grow quickly and spread,…
Photo credit PixabayThe Magic of Seeds: Amazing Facts Every Gardener Should KnowDiscover the remarkable world of seeds and the surprising secrets they hold—from why a tiny lettuce seed can produce a giant head in weeks, to why beet "seeds" need thinning (hint: they're actually seed clusters!). We'll explore…
