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Herbs - MIssion Viejo

Apr 4, 2024

Imagine being able to harvest herbs as you need them right outside your kitchen door . . . or even from your kitchen counter. Learn about growing herbs in containers for use in cooking or for enjoyment in your garden.
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Spring Garden Show

Apr 28, 2024

The 34th annual Southern California Spring Garden Show is a four-day garden event held April 25-28 in the Crate & Barrel/Macys Home Store wings. Come find our booth! We are located on the 3rd floor.
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Mission Viejo - Gardening for Butterflies

Feb 1, 2024

Butterflies add magic and beauty to landscapes, and thrive in healthy gardens. Learn from OC Master Gardeners about butterfly species, plants that provide host and nectar, and gardening practices that will make butterflies a magical part of your garden.
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Huntington Beach - Monarch Nature Trail Volunteer Day

Jun 1, 2024

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.
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Huntington Beach - Monarch Nature Trail Volunteer Day

Dec 2, 2023

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.
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This Month In The Garden – April
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August Garden Guide

August in the Orange County GardenAugust's relentless heat and seemingly endless days can make relief feel like a distant dream. During these scorching weeks, water becomes a precious resource that both plants and animals depend on for survival. Yet this challenging season is precisely when gardeners should…
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[PODCAST] Plumeria
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[PODCAST] Plumeria

July 8, 2025
Plumerias! Maybe the most coveted of the tropical flowers grown and blooming now in Southern California! While more likely identified as Hawaiian being a favorite flower for leis, they are actually endemic to Mexico and Central America. But any tropical environment in the world is ideal for the growing…
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This Month In The Garden – July 2025
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This Month In The Garden – July 2025

June 30, 2025
July! Getting hotter right? This week on In the Garden with UCCE Master Gardeners radio show, Teena and Katrina bring you another new monthly tips and tricks program with things to plan for this month of July.  Each month, we talk about the changing water requirements in your garden. More so this…
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Dotted paropsine leaf beetle adult and larvae on a leaf. Chris Shogren
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Dotted Paropsine Leaf Beetle Threatens California’s Eucalyptus

June 30, 2025
By Christopher J Shogren
The dotted paropsine leaf beetle (Paropsis atomaria), an invasive pest native to Australia, was first discovered in California in 2022 and is rapidly spreading throughout Southern California targeting eucalyptus trees. Both adult beetles and their larvae feed on eucalyptus leaves, causing significant…
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