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Tidytips (Layia platyglossa), a native wildflower. Eve Werner
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Growing Annual Native Wildflowers

October 15, 2025
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…
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Grow Food Anywhere - Laguna Niguel
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Grow Food Anywhere - Laguna Niguel

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Nov 17, 2025

You can grow it here or there…you can grow it anywhere! Learn about the many places available for growing edibles – the pros and cons of each – and the three components necessary for success: sun, soil, and water. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will tell you how to transform your garden with smart…
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Planting A Salad Bowl - Laguna Beach
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Planting A Salad Bowl - Laguna Beach

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Nov 15, 2025

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…
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Beautiful Bulbs - Zoom Event
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The Beauty of Bulbs - Irvine

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Nov 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…
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Promise Me A Rose Garden - Los Alamitos
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Roses 101 - Anaheim

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Nov 15, 2025

Ready to enter the world of rose gardening?  You came to the right place.  UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will cover the basics:  selection, planting, care and feeding, integrated pest management and pruning.  Learn which rose is right for you and how to care for it.  No…
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Planting a Wildlife Habitat - Huntington Beach
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Planting a Wildlife Habitat - Huntington Beach

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Nov 19, 2025

Learn how to create a backyard wildlife habitat inviting to birds, butterflies,  bats, lizards and more. Get tips on providing a nurturing environment for critter friends including safe places for them to eat, drink, play, rest, and raise their young.  No registration required, Free,…
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