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 "start something"…
Encore! Encore! Encore! That’s what perennials are all about, and UC Master Gardeners of Orange County can tell you all about them. Beginning with the types of perennial plants, and continuing with trees, shrubs, ornamental grasses, tropicals, and vegetables, you will get an understanding of perennials and…
Learn when to plant which veggies, keep fruit trees productive, prune, mulch, start seeds, manage soil, control pests, fertilize, irrigate, attract pollinators, harvest, compost, rotate crops, and so much more.
Understanding fire dynamics in our landscapes is crucial, especially for residents of Orange County, as it empowers us to take proactive steps to safeguard our homes and gardens. It’s about choosing fire-resistant plants, creating defensible space, and keeping our yards tidy (yes, that means raking…
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…
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…
Succulents are such an easy plant to grow, both in the garden and in pots. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will discuss the history and origin of succulents, their care and feeding and propagation. The presentation also covers pests and diseases and recommended remedies. Learn the variety of ways…
Ready for another rendition of the birds and the bees – from the gardeners’ point of view? It’s called pollination – the loving interplay between pollinators and flowers that keeps the ecosystem in balance (and food on our tables!). The UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will weave the story of the…
What is a Pass Down Plant? It is a plant shared from other gardens or gardeners. Learn how to share safely – including propagation of perennials, bulbs, seeds, and succulents. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will discuss how to divide perennials and bulbs, start softwood cuttings, and how to…
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 "start something" this…