Gardening

 Plant choice in garden design: the central principle for selecting the perfect plants for your dream garden. In other words, how to know what to put where, and how to avoid common pitfalls. Join us for this 15 minute presentation followed by 15 minutes of Q and ASpeaker: Master Gardener Linda…

Discover steps you can take to protect your harvest and learn how you can help stop the spread of invasive species.

 Join author Frédérique Lavoipierre for an enlightening presentation on “Garden Allies: The Insects, Birds, and Other Animals That Keep Your Garden Beautiful and Thriving” based on her highly acclaimed and beautifully illustrated book of the same title. Lavoipierre will delve into the intricate web…

Want to learn about growing blueberries? This exciting talk will include stories of success and disappointment growing blueberries in Santa Clara County. The emphasis of the talk will be on growing blueberries in containers. Types of blueberries that do well in our area will be discussed as well as site…

Succulents are such an easy plant to grow, both in the garden and in pots. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will discuss the history and origin of succulents, their care and feeding and propagation. The presentation also covers pests and diseases and recommended remedies. Learn the variety of ways…

Succulents are such an easy plant to grow, both in the garden and in pots. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will discuss the history and origin of succulents, their care and feeding and propagation. The presentation also covers pests and diseases and recommended remedies. Learn the variety of ways…

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,…

Your Spring garden has been producing a bounty of warm season crops. What to do with all the tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and such you are bringing in from your beds? This week on In the Garden with UCCE Master Gardeners, UC Master Gardener Katrina Kirkeby will talk with the late chef, historian,…

Your tomato and peppers are still going strong, but what about some salad and main-course vegetables for the fall and winter? Come learn about growing cool season vegetables including Asian greens, bok choy, lettuce, peas and more! UC Master Gardener, Susan Bancroft will discuss seeding, transplanting,…

Summer is the time to start preparing for your winter garden! Join Laura Westley as she teaches you about which vegetables grow well during the cool season, how to start seeds, and which vegetables are appropriate for containers. We’ll talk about cool season vegetables like Asian greens, lettuce, kale,…