Handouts
Here you will find many of the handouts that we use for gardening in Orange County. You are welcome to download and save these for your reference. Have further questions? Reach out to our hotline and they can help with more information. Send an e-mail to ucceocmghotline@ucanr.edu and they will get back to you with the assistance you might need.
Documents
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Growing Blueberries in Orange County
Learning how to grow blueberries in Orange County will help gardeners bring a new crop to their harvest. -
Gardening for Butterflies
Learning all about the type of plants that butterflies need for their life cycles -
Compost
Understanding the science of compost, helps gardeners understand why it is important for our soil -
Compost In a Hurry
A quick method of composting. -
Indoor Plants Insect Management
Types of pests that can bother your interior plants and how best to deal with infestation -
Indoor Plants that "Clean" Air Inside Our Homes
A list of plants and the pollutant that they might help remove from the air inside our home. -
Peppers
Best Practices for growing a great pepper crop -
Saving Water In the Vegetable Garden
Important ways to help save water in the vegetable garden -
Succulents
Best practices for growing succulents in an Orange County garden -
Tomatoes
Learn all the things that can help you have a bumper crop of tomatoes in your home garden -
Tomatoes-Common Problems and Pests
Some of the problems that could plague your tomato growing are discussed and recommendations made to help remedy the issues. -
Top Ten Reasons to Plant Succulents
Besides coming in so many beautiful sizes and shapes, there are good reasons to use succulents in your garden. -
Warm Season Vegetables Pt 2
Suggested types of warm season vegetables that will do well in Orange County -
Warm Season Vegetables Pt 1
Suggested types of warm season vegetables that will do well in Orange County -
Vermiculture (Worm Composting)
Have you always wanted to learn about worm composting? This will give you the basics to get started.