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Garden to Table Series Fresh & Flavorful: Mastering Mediterranean Herbs Discover the vibrant world of Mediterranean herbs that can thrive in Ventura County's climate.

Garden to Table Series - Vine Time: Growing Magnificent Melons & Cucumbers Experience the sweetness of homegrown melons and the crisp freshness of garden cucumbers! From honeydew to cantaloupe, Persian cucumbers to pickling varieties, discover the secrets of growing these sprawling summer favorites...

RAISED BED GARDENING Learn about types of raised beds, how to plant in a raised bed and important tips on soil and irrigation. See a demonstration of building a raised bed. Taught by certified Master Gardener, Lee Rosenboom.

For the Love of Bees: How to Grow Herbs and Other Fragrant Plants Description: Did you know that different bees emerge from overwintering at different times, in search of their preferred flowering plants?

Fungicides and Pesticides for the Home Gardener Please join certified VC Master Gardener, Julian Hoyle, as he explains the world of fungicides and pesticides. Learn how fungicides and insecticides work, and when and how to use them. Learn non-chemical ways to control fungi and insects.

Garden to Table Series Fresh & Flavorful: Mastering Mediterranean Herbs Discover the vibrant world of Mediterranean herbs that can thrive in Ventura County's climate.

The series is presented on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM via the ZOOM platform.

Good soil is the starting place for a great garden. Learn from Master Gardeners of Orange County all about soil, including tips on how to protect and improve your soil for a beautiful and productive garden, and how to not treat it like dirt. Limited Seating. Registration Requested.

Ready to dig in the dirt again? Now is the time to grow warm season vegetables to feed your family over the summer months. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will give you the information you need to choose your crops so that you can follow the #1 rule: grow what your family likes to eat.