Orange

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! …

Topic: Integrated Pest Management: Guess who’s coming to dinner?  All sorts of insects and other critters want to share in the bounty of your garden!  UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will share the techniques of Integrated Pest Management to keep them at bay with the least toxic and…

Avocados not only make beautiful shade trees that are easy to grow in our climate, but  the added bonus of tasty, versatile fruit provides multiple reasons to grow them.   Learn about popular varieties and how to plant and care for avocado trees. Yes, Registration Required Free, open…

Avocados not only make beautiful shade trees that are easy to grow in our climate, but  the added bonus of tasty, versatile fruit provides multiple reasons to grow them.   Learn about popular varieties and how to plant and care for avocado trees.Anaheim Public Library500 W Broadway, Anaheim,…

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 County will teach you how to ‘outsmart’ the bad insects and attract the beneficial ones.  They will give you…

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 County will teach you how to ‘outsmart’ the bad insects and attract the beneficial ones.  They will give you…

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 California Native plants that will rival any other location in color, variety and beauty. All this while reducing water…

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. We have volunteer tasks for all ages including watering,…

This Month In The Garden – June 2025Forget June Gloom! Think June Bloom! It is time for another This Month In The Garden edition for the month of June on In The Garden with UCCE Master Gardeners. Our MG hosts Teena Spindler and Katrina Kirkeby have a ton of activities to get you out in the garden during,…

A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home.