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Spring Garden Workshops Spring Garden Workshops

March 13–May 15, 2010

Time(s): 10:00 a.m. on Saturdays
Location: Farm & Food Lab | Map & Directions
Free Parking & Admission

The Orange County Great Park is proud to present a series of gardening education workshops on sustainable home gardening practices led by the University of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Orange County.

For more information please call (949) 724-7420.

Workshop Schedule

Grow it NOW: Warm Season Vegetables
Saturday, March 13, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 Noon
Ready to dig in the garden again? Now is the time to plant warm season vegetables to feed your family over the summer months. The Master Gardeners will give you the information you need to choose your crops so that you can follow the #1 rule: plant what you and your family like to eat! Yum!

Tomato Time
Saturday, April 10, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 Noon
You could plant from dawn to dusk and still not plant every variety of tomato! Whether you are a novice or a pro, you’ll enjoy learning about tomatoes: the many varieties, their culture, diseases and pests, growing in the ground vs. growing in containers – and finally, how to use them. Come hear the Master Gardeners on the “A to Z” about tomatoes.

The Backyard Orchard
Saturday, April 17, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 Noon (Postponed: New Date TBD)
Not enough room in your backyard for an orchard? With a little planning and know-how, it could happen. Learn about the varieties of fruit trees suitable for backyard growing and how to plant and care for them. The Master Gardeners will provide tips for fruit trees in small gardens. Valuable information…ripe for picking!

Tool Time
Saturday, May 1, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 Noon
Okay, okay – there are some trusty standby tools that you need in your garden. And then, there are the cool tools – the ones that take your breath away, that you don’t want to live without, that you see in your dreams. The Master Gardeners will discuss and demonstrate tools for home gardens. Be there!

Smart Gardening
Saturday, May 15, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 Noon
What does it take to be a Smart Gardener? Knowledge – and application of that knowledge – about irrigation, soil care, pest control, energy and wildlife. Sound complicated? The Master Gardeners will simplify it as they provide tips for you to save time, money and create a healthier garden. If you want to be a Smart Gardener, attend this workshop.