Gardening

On the first Thursday of every month on the In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners of Orange County (California) radio show, you’ll hear about what to plan for in the garden that month. It is February. Remember where you planted those bulbs you planted as we told you about last October on this show(!)?…

This FREE in-person, half-day workshop brings together researchers, UC Cooperative Extension advisors, PCAs, and other agricultural professionals to discuss current challenges and science-based solutions in vegetable production and integrated pest management (IPM) across both conventional and organic systems…

This FREE in-person, half-day workshop brings together researchers, UC Cooperative Extension advisors, PCAs, and other agricultural professionals to discuss current challenges and science-based solutions in vegetable production and integrated pest management (IPM) across both conventional and organic systems…

Master Gardeners will teach you how to create a sustainable garden that enhances the environment, manages water use, and employs safe, science-based practices and integrated pest management using native plants.    

Propagation of plants can be a gardener’s super power. But it can also mean lots of struggles. Come and learn ways that you too can be successful when it comes to starting seeds. Learn how to read a seed packet to optimize your harvest. Identify the tools you need and learn how to repurpose things you…

Good soil is the starting place for a great garden.  Learn what comprises healthy soil, about soil texture and structure, and how to protect, improve, and nurture soil. In this presentation, UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will discuss soil testing, aeration, and drainage. You’ll also learn…

UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will walk you through the basics of growing orchids, including plant selection, structure and characteristics, plus care and feeding. With thousands of species growing worldwide, there are sure to be orchids that you can grow successfully, and we will show you how.No…

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…

Ah, the salad days of life!  Grow your own salad in one compact place. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will provide information on how to plant a salad bowl garden, covering the varieties of greens, the basics of gardening, and care and harvesting.  Add a review on starting from seed and…

Propagation of plants can be a gardener’s super power. But it can also mean lots of struggles. Come and learn ways that you too can be successful when it comes to starting seeds. Learn how to read a seed packet to optimize your harvest. Identify the tools you need and learn how to repurpose things you…