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What's Going On In Our Gardening Community?

Sustainable Landscaping in California
Posted 4/18/2014 - While being a good steward of our environment has been a goal of home landscapers for many years, there is increasing emphasis on adopting sustainable landscaping practices and principles. What exactly is sustainable landscaping? In a nutshell, it...

Where are the Master Gardeners in April & May?
Posted 4/9/2014 - Find out where the UCCE Master Gardeners of Orange County, CA are during April & May.Come join us to learn more about gardening in Orange County, California!

Ten tips for vegetable gardening during a drought
Posted 4/3/2014 - Is it possible to grow a vegetable garden when water resources are scarce and water rationing could be imposed? Water responsibly, plant carefully, and select fruit and vegetable varieties that are drought tolerant. All of these sustainable gardening...

Annual Spring Festival
Posted 3/24/2014 - The Annual Spring Festival at Shipley Nature Center in Huntington Beach will be Saturday April 26, 2014 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.Education and Family Fun with interactive activities such as: Maypole Dance Nature Walk Face Painting Lady Bug...

2014 Spring Garden Workshops
Posted 3/20/2014 - Orange County Great Park Farm + Food Lab 2014 Spring Garden Workshop Series Saturday, Mar 2910-11amThe Scoop on Soil Saturday, Apr 510-11amColorful Sustainable Landscapes Saturday, Apr 1210-11amCreative Containers Saturday, May 310-11amEat Your...

Bugs, Blooms, & Butterflies
Posted 2/27/2014 - The Upper Newport Bay will be holding their First Annual Bugs, Blooms, & Butterflies event on Saturday, May 10, 2014 from 10am to 2pm at 2301 University Drive Newport Beach, CA 92627. Among the activities will be: education...