Have shady spots in your garden? For some of the time, or all the time and every season? UC Master Gardeners will teach you about selecting the right plant for the right place. There are many plants, including California natives, which thrive in dry shade, and you can grow a beautiful garden even in…
Ah, the salad days of life! Grow your own salad in one compact place. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will provide information on how to plant a salad bowl garden, covering the varieties of greens, the basics of gardening, and care and harvesting. Add a review on starting from seed and…
No, not the lions-and-tigers-and-bears kind of wildlife! More like the small critters such as birds, bees, butterflies and lizards. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will show you how to attract wildlife by creating a welcoming habitat. Learn to restore a natural balance, then reap the benefits as…
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…
Just how does compost happen? Nature, as it recycles by decomposition, provides us with garden gold. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will teach you why it is important to recycle organic waste, about the right balance of greens, browns, air and water, and how soon you can expect your first batch! …
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 – even in a pumpkin!Enhance your cooking and enjoy these beautiful plants in your garden. From the mundane to the exotic, UC Master…
It’s hot outside and your garden needs plenty of water. Or does it? Learn tips for efficient irrigation, preventing runoff and keeping that moisture in the ground. Presented by UC Master Gardeners. You will hear how you can have a beautiful landscape by managing water and gardening smartly…
Visit Our Booth at the Fair!UC Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your gardening questions at our booth and in the gardens and will provide special displays and discussions about composting/vermiculture, hydroponics, emerging tree pests, and more. You will find us just outside the Silo Building all…
Take an adventure into the exotic world of epiphytes! Learn their history, care, and their many varieties: bromeliads, tillandsias, epiphyllum, epiphytic ferns, and orchids. Join us for our monthly series of online Zoom horticultural talks scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month (excluding…
Visit Sherwood Demonstration Garden Sherwood Demonstration Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays, weather permitting. Come and take a leisurely stroll through all 16 themed gardens. Docents are on-site to assist you with any questions regarding Sherwood Demonstration Garden or your personal garden. May…
