Brrr .. it’s cold outside! Coming up on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners, we revisit an important show from 2015 about winter tasks in the garden. Proper pruning, pre-treatment for potential pests and disease, and what certain fruit require for “chill hours”. Learn what “chill hours” really…
In this workshop, we look at how maintenance requirements may factor into your garden choices. Flower growth habits, longevity, irrigation, sun and soil needs—these considerations and more make a difference in how much time you devote to your plants. We identify and address issues such as: How long will the…
This class will cover what to plant in various situations, such as raised beds, pots, grow bags, and in the ground. We will discuss planting methods like square foot gardening and lasagna gardening, and explain different techniques for growing plants, such as seed starting, winter sowing in jugs, and soil…
Would you like to plant different varieties of summer vegetables than those that are available at the big box stores as starts? Learn to start your own plants from seed, and you can choose any variety you’d like! Our focus will be tomatoes and peppers. You say you don’t have a heated greenhouse? Not to worry…
Happy New Year to everyone! In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners, a weekly radio show, is back for the new year letting you know the latest in science-based advice for the local Orange County gardener. The first Thursday of every month, we bring you an hour of delightful conversation with two of the…
Join Master Gardeners for a Free Online Garden Talk onGrowing TomatoesMaster Gardeners will cover:Where, When, & How to PlantCare and MaintenanceVarietiesTroubleshooting Problems
Say you have a friend/spouse/partner/all of the above who loves to spend time outside getting dirty in the garden. And you keep thinking about what they might appreciate as a gift this holiday season. But you have no clue what’s what! This week on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners, our renown…
Propagate plants from cuttings, divisions, and seeds Join Master Gardener and Landscape Designer, Sheri Burke, to learn how to have fun and save money by starting your own plants. She will teach you how to plant annual seeds to create a 4 Season Garden. She will also teach you how to…
Something crunchy this way comes… 🎃This Halloween season, we invite you to embrace the practical magic of home food preservation and delve into the art of quick refrigerator pickles.Spooky Fridge Pickles: Eye of Newt Cukes, Cauliflower Brains & Cauldron Carrots is a free, live online class presented by…