Gardening

If you plan it, you can do it. Discover tips and tricks to transform your gardening space, no matter how small, using ornamental plants. Enhance your garden to make an impact with various shapes, textures, and colors of plants. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will discuss soil, integrated pest…

An English Garden in sunny Southern California? Oh, no! Let’s go native and get the same effect.  UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will show you how to have a garden featuring California Native plants that will rival any other location in color, variety and beauty. All this while reducing water…

UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will help you plan your backyard orchard, including plant selection, growing basics, pruning and irrigation, and adding fruit to previous gardens. RSVP Requested Free, open to the public 

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…

Learn about light, climate, and other conditions needed to grow indoor plants successfully. Discuss plant selection, proper soil mix, care and maintenance, and what to do to fight diseases and pests.  The first 24 attendees to arrive for the presentation will receive a free houseplant and other…

Are you looking to change your landscape to a low water habitat friendly oasis?  UC Master Gardeners will introduce you to the beauty and benefits of native plants.  Fall is for planting Natives! Go California native to add color, variety and beauty to your garden. Yes, Registration Requested …

This week on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners, we revisit a show from 2017 when UC MG Ann Liu traveled to and interviewed Michael Dehart, Grounds and Gardens Supervisor at the Getty Villa in Malibu, CA. Together, they take listeners through a tour of the four gardens: Outer/Inner Peristyles, Herb…

Prepare the Garden for Healthy Spring GrowthFall is the time to prep your garden for healthy and vigorous spring growth. This free outdoor class will introduce a variety of fall gardening topics including fall planting, fall and winter watering, winter protection of garden plants and irrigation systems…

 Come learn about integrating California native plants, and the helpful species that need them, into your gardening. Master Gardeners and Harvest for the Hungry Garden’s native plant specialists will discuss easy starter plants, beneficial insects, invasive plants, and year-round habitat gardening.To…

What can the human population do to return to the sustainable existence of past cultures? One answer is Permaculture. The three core foundations of Permaculture design are the ethics of EARTH CARE, PEOPLE CARE, and FAIR SHARE. Plain and simple! This week on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners, MG…