Food Growing And Gardening

UC Master Gardeners of Tuolumne County: Event

Summer Dwarf Pruning: Open Garden Day in Sonora

Event Date
Aug 1, 2026

The UCCE Tuolumne County Master Gardeners will be holding an Open Garden Day at the Demonstration Garden on Saturday, August 1, from 10AM – 1PM.  The Demonstration Garden is located at 251 S. Barretta Street in Sonora, (Cassina High School Campus.)  Open Garden Days are held on the first Saturday…
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Bargain Gardening - Zoom Encore
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Gardens with STYLE - ZOOM

Event Date
Aug 7, 2026

Home gardeners are often faced with complicated landscape choices, with aging lawns and fire-prone landscapes that may require more water than the region can sustain.  Master Gardeners of OC is pleased to introduce Amelia Herndon‑Steen, Landscape Architect with Santa Margarita Water District, as…
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Saving Water – Drought Tolerant Gardening
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Water Better not Wetter - Fullerton

Event Date
Aug 26, 2026

If you think conserving water means that you have a barren landscape, think again! UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will show you how you can have a beautiful landscape by managing water and gardening smartly.  Learn irrigation tricks that will save you money and time while helping the…
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Seed Starting - Westminster
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Seed Starting - Brea

Event Date
Aug 20, 2026

Growing vegetables, flowers, and herbs from seed is easy and economical, once you know what to do.  Join Master Gardeners of OC to learn everything you need to become a seed-planting pro in no time.  The talk will include selection, sowing, thinning, transplanting, and hardening, along…
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Starting Seeds For Success - Laguna Beach
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Seed Starting - Huntington Beach

Event Date
Aug 18, 2026

Growing vegetables, flowers, and herbs from seed is easy and economical, once you know what to do.  Join Master Gardeners of OC to learn everything you need to become a seed-planting pro in no time.  The talk will include selection, sowing, thinning, transplanting, and hardening, along…
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Create a Salad Bowl Garden - Garden Grove
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Grow it Now- Fall Planting - Laguna Niguel

Event Date
Aug 17, 2026

Cool season vegetables are cool!  From gourmet selections to a stir-fry garden, this presentation covers everything you need to know about starting and growing vegetables that you can harvest in fall, winter and early spring.  UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will show you how to …
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Gardening For Butterflies - Mission Viejo
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Butterflies in Your Garden - Irvine

Event Date
Aug 15, 2026

Did you know there are more than 170 species of butterflies that live in or visit Southern California?  You can easily attract many of them by learning about host and nectar plants and shelter that a particular species prefer.  Learn to maintain an ecological partnership with flowering…
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Green and red lettuce leaves
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Grow It Now: Cool Season Vegetables Garden Grove

Event Date
Aug 6, 2026

Cool Season Vegetables during the dog days of summer?  Yes, now is the time to start planning to begin your cool season activity.   Getting your seeds or transplants started at the right time of each season is imperative to having a successful harvest.  Join the UC Master Gardeners of Orange…
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UC Master Food Preserver: Event

Preserving Zucchini: Sweet and Savory Possibilities (Online Delivery Program)

Event Date
Aug 4, 2026

Overview Explore research-based ways to preserve zucchini, from drying and freezing to sweet marmalade and savory pickle relish. An A-to-Z look at preserving zucchini Zucchini is one of summer's most versatile vegetables. It's also famously abundant—so much so that August 8 is celebrated as …
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