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UC Master Gardeners of Orange County

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What's Going On In Our Gardening Community - Want to learn from the experts? 

As part of the University of California's Agriculture and Natural Resources division, we serve our community by sharing researched-based knowledge and sustainable gardening practices.  Our dedicated volunteers work to empower Orange County residents with the skills and expertise needed to grow food, tend gardens and protect California's precious natural resources.   We understand that every garden and gardener is unique.  That's why we customize our outreach and education to embrace Orange County's distinctive landscapes, climates and diverse communities.   Whether you are a first time gardener planting in pots or raised beds, or a seasoned green thumb, we're here to help your garden thrive.  Join us in cultivating a more sustainable, beautiful and bountiful Orange County.  

 

Interested in upcoming gardening events coming to a neighborhood near you?

 

 

 

 

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Upcoming Events

Create A Wildlife Habitat - Westminster
Event Date
July 15, 2025

Create A Wildlife Habitat - Westminster

No, not the lions-and-tigers-and-bears kind of wildlife!  More like the small critters such as birds, bees, butterflies and lizards. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will show you how to…
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Answer Your Gardening Questions - Costa Mesa
Event Date
July 16, 2025 - August 15, 2025

Answer Your Gardening Questions - Costa Mesa

Visit Our Booth at the Fair!UC Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your gardening questions at our booth and in the gardens and will provide special displays and discussions about composting…
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Epiphytes - Zoom Presentation
Event Date
July 16, 2025

Epiphytes - Zoom Presentation

Take an adventure into the exotic world of epiphytes! Learn their history, care, and their many varieties: bromeliads, tillandsias, epiphyllum, epiphytic ferns, and orchids.  Join us for our…
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Water Better, Not Wetter - Irvine
Event Date
July 19, 2025

Water Better, Not Wetter - Irvine

It’s hot outside and your garden needs plenty of water.  Or does it? Learn tips for efficient  irrigation, preventing runoff and keeping that moisture in the ground. Presented by UC…
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