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Join us in this second class in the series focused on low acid canning. 

Join us to learn about how to make kombucha, a refreshing drink made from fermenting tea. We’ll teach you how to maintain a healthy SCOBY (a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast) to make kombucha, and how to do a second fermentation flavored with various fruits.

Ready to learn about pollination?  Find out about the loving interplay between pollinators and flowers that keeps the ecosystem in balance (and food on our tables!)We will discuss bee nesting habits, hosts and nectar plants and causes for decline in the bee population-and other tips on attracting bees…

Integrated Pest Management--Managing pest with environmentally sound methods, and answers to your "bugly" problems.   Come and hear about multiple techniques for effective pest control that are the least toxic.  Discover methods to keep bad pests away and encourage beneficial insects, all…

Now is the time to plant warm season vegetables to harvest over the summer months, following the #1 rule; plant what you and your family like to eat!   

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.

2025 marks 45 years that the Orange County Black History Parade and Festival has celebrated the history and culture of the OC African American community.

Winter in California means citrus, and we're bringing it to you with our February workshop - we'll be canning a delicious Margarita Mix and Lemon Cucumber Pickles! Our Margarita Mix is made with a combination of lime and lemon juice, and the Lemon Cucumber Pickles are bright and lemony with a less a...

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.

Where to start? There are so many essentials to consider in planning a garden: plant selection, soil, water, hardscape, softscape, and maintenance.