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UC Master Gardeners of Orange County

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What's Going On In Our Gardening Community - Want to learn from the experts? 

As part of the University of California's Agriculture and Natural Resources division, we serve our community by sharing researched-based knowledge and sustainable gardening practices.  Our dedicated volunteers work to empower Orange County residents with the skills and expertise needed to grow food, tend gardens and protect California's precious natural resources.   We understand that every garden and gardener is unique.  That's why we customize our outreach and education to embrace Orange County's distinctive landscapes, climates and diverse communities.   Whether you are a first time gardener planting in pots or raised beds, or a seasoned green thumb, we're here to help your garden thrive.  Join us in cultivating a more sustainable, beautiful and bountiful Orange County.  

 

Interested in upcoming gardening events coming to a neighborhood near you?

 

 

 

 

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Upcoming Events

Monarch Nature Trail Volunteer Day
Event Date
July 5, 2025

Monarch Nature Trail Volunteer Day

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…
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Growing Perennials - Laguna Woods
Event Date
July 8, 2025

Growing Perennials - Laguna Woods

Encore! Encore! Encore! That’s what perennials are all about, and UC Master Gardeners of Orange County can tell you all about them.  Beginning with the types of perennial plants, and continuing…
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California Native Plants
Event Date
July 9, 2025

California Native Plants - Huntington Beach

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…
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Pests That Bug Gardeners - Mission Viejo
Event Date
July 10, 2025

Pests That Bug Gardeners - Mission Viejo

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…
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