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Face it.  You can’t get rid of all the insects in the world, let alone in your yard . . . but you can learn to manage them so that your plants will thrive. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will teach you how to ‘outsmart’ the bad insects and attract the beneficial ones.  They will give you…

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…

Come join us for a morning of outdoor fun at the Monarch Nature Trail in Huntington Beach! Volunteering at the MNT is a great way to learn more about Orange County's butterfly population as well as the native plants they depend on for survival. We have volunteer tasks for all ages including watering,…

This Month In The Garden – June 2025Forget June Gloom! Think June Bloom! It is time for another This Month In The Garden edition for the month of June on In The Garden with UCCE Master Gardeners. Our MG hosts Teena Spindler and Katrina Kirkeby have a ton of activities to get you out in the garden during,…

A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home.

A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home.

Grow your own salad in one compact place! Find out how to plant a salad bowl garden, including the varieties of greens, the basics of gardening, care and harvesting. Delish!Ah, the salad days of life!  Grow your own salad in one compact place. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will provide…

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…

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 environment. …

The best thing about growing tomatoes – their wonderful flavor. The worst? Pests, diseases and environmental threats.  In this presentation, UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will examine those and provide general control methods, including crop rotation, planting/watering, choosing disease resistant…