Orange

Growing vegetables at home is fun (and healthy!) for the entire family. Whether growing in pots, raised beds or in the ground, University of California Master Gardeners will help you understand soil, fertilizers, the right veggies for the season as well as pest and disease control.

You could plant from dawn to dusk and still not plant every variety of tomato! Whether you are a novice or a pro, youll enjoy learning about tomatoes: their history and some fun facts, the many varieties, their culture, diseases and pests, growing in the ground vs.

TOPIC: "Emerging Tree Pests" Learn the steps to ID and mitigate deadly tree pests, including the threat to California Citrus. The Emerging Tree Pest Project will have group members on hand to discuss the roll the public has in this effort. Open 10:30 - 4:00 There is a $5 fee to enter the gardens.

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.

In this program, presented by UCCE Master Food Preservers of Orange County (https://ucanr.edu/sites/MFPOC/), you will learn how to preserve this months Farmers' Market bounty.

Hosted by Surf City Gardeners Home grown tomatoes are the best, and easier to grow than you think. Whether you are a novice or a pro, this class will provide lots of information: How to plant from seed, how to transplant, care and maintenance, and recommendations on varieties of tomatoes.

Bulbs add beauty to any garden but have the unfair reputation of being difficult. Join Master Gardeners of Orange County to discover the beauty, ease and simple steps for successful gardening with bulbs. Learn about bulbs and their close relatives, and how to plant and care for them.

If you have roses, this presentation is a great refresher on the basics such as selection, planting, care and feeding, integrated pest management and pruning. In addition, UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will focus on specific types of roses such as shrubs, miniature roses and old garden roses.

Get ready for the holiday season with a demonstration and recipes to make a trio of gifts featuring cranberries. A few simple ingredients will be used to make cranberry simple syrup- perfect for cocktails or mocktails.

If you plan it, you can do it. Discover tips and tricks to transform your gardening space, no matter how small, using ornamental plants. Enhance your garden to make an impact with various shapes, textures, and colors of plants.