Stephen Cantu, UC Master Gardener of San Diego County, presents Friendly Inclusive Gardening (FIG). In this presentation, Stephen discusses ways to make gardening more accessible to people with physical challenges, seniors with mobility issues, or anyone just looking to learn techniques to make their garden…
Last summer, I watched bee-looking creatures flying in zigzag formation, each with a separate flight plan. Are those bumble bees? Wasps? Nope, they were hover flies, also called syrphid flies, drone flies, and flower flies. Although they look like bees, they are a type of fly…
Beat the Heat: Summer Vegetables You Can Still PlantPhoto credit Pixabay Learn which warm-season vegetables thrive when planted in June in our Mediterranean climate and discover varieties that can handle our summer conditions. We'll cover quick-maturing crops, heat-tolerant options, and succession…
Gardening Tools: Tool School – Basic to Brilliant Photo credit Pixabay Unlock the secrets to becoming a gardening pro with Tool School: Basic to Brilliant! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned gardener, this class covers everything you need to know about gardening tools—from the essential must…
Garden to Table Series - Spring into Action: Beans & Squash SuccessPhoto credit PixabayReady to transform your backyard into a thriving vegetable garden? Join us for an exciting journey into growing two of the most rewarding garden vegetables – beans and squash! Whether you're dreaming of tender green…
Garden to Table Series - Some Like It Hot: Mastering Pepper ProductionPhoto credit PixabaySpice up your garden with homegrown peppers! From sweet bell peppers to zesty jalapeños and fiery habaneros, discover the colorful world of pepper growing in Ventura County. Our Master Gardener instructor, Terry Garman,…
Garden to Table Series - Tomato Time: Secrets of Growing Perfect Tomatoes Photo credit Pixabay Craving the unbeatable taste of sun-ripened tomatoes fresh from your own garden? Join us to discover why Ventura County's Mediterranean climate makes it the perfect place to grow these beloved fruits!…
Here is spring, and it feels great. The wildflowers are here. Winter deciduous trees and shrubs are blooming and leafing out. Winter-dormant herbaceous plants are pushing up green foliage. Daffodils and Iris are in their glory days. The vernal equinox is March 20. The day and night are equal in length, and…
UC Master Food Preservers of Orange County Partnering with Orange County Parks Present:Fresh Food Demonstration: Strawberry Kiwi JamHave you ever wanted to learn about preserving and canning your own food? Join The Master Food Preservers of Orange County and OC Parks at George Key Ranch Historic Park…
Learn how to grow beautiful and fragrant culinary herbs. Herb varieties, planting, care, and pests will be discussed. Many culinary herbs are very easy to grow. They add beauty and interest to your garden as well as attracting pollinators and other beneficial insects. We shall cover basic requirements of…
