Orange

This class will bring you up to date on the latest process recommendations, teach you how to process your food safely and explain the reasons behind the process. You will learn what equipment is needed and proper storage methods.

Join us on the first Saturday of each month for a morning of outdoor fun at the Monarch Nature Trail in Huntington Beach! Learn about Orange County's butterfly population as well as the native plants they depend on for survival.

The Master Gardeners of Orange County will teach you how to successfully grow avocados, including how to select an appropriate variety, planting, care and maintenance, harvesting, pruning, and pest management.

You cant do it all in one day, or even one month it takes at least a year to accomplish all the gardening activities. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will tell you how to do it, month by month.

Master Gardeners will have a Q&A booth and information focusing on culinary herbs - how to plant, grow and harvest them. Planned give-away of Dried Herbs. (First come, First served). There is a $5 fee to enter the gardens.

Yes, worms CAN eat your green kitchen waste and UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will tell you how to make that happen! Find out what equipment and supplies youll need to assemble a worm bin including bedding, water, worms and food scraps.

Eww, gross! Is that what you think about those insects in your garden? Learn multiple techniques for effective pest control that are the least toxic for your home environment.

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.

Why grow avocados? If you have ever tasted a ripe avocado fresh from the tree you would not ask. A mature tree can provide a lot of nutriciouis fruitand shade. Learn how to plant, maintain and harvest. What pests to watch out for and their control. No registration required.

Good soil is the starting place for a great garden. Learn what comprises healthy soil, about soil texture and structure, and how to protect, improve, and nurture soil. In this presentation, UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will discuss soil testing, aeration, and drainage.