Fall 2010 Garden Workshops

Saturdays, September 18–November 6, 2010

**Note:This schedule relates to the Fall 2010 Garden Workshops. To see the Fall 2011 Garden Workshops, Click Here.

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 in 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.

The Great Park thanks The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company for their support of the Farm & Food Lab.

Workshop Schedule

Just In Time for Fall – Cool Food
Saturday, September 18, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 Noon
Presenter: Kay Havens, Master Gardener
It’s cool season… let’s get things growing! Learn lots of tips, tricks and treasures for your veggie garden, including a variety of productive and beautiful choices for your harvest basket from now until spring. Your veggies will be sprouting in no time!

Native Plants in the Home Garden
Saturday, October 9, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 Noon
Presenter: Reginald I. Durant, Director of Restoration for Back to Natives Restoration
Native plants are a source of year-round beauty with relatively little maintenance. They contribute to the repair of the natural ecosystem and bring us closer to our environment. Learn about the best plants for the unique needs and resources of Southern California so you can create a natural landscape in your yard.

Backyard Orchards
Saturday, October 16, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 Noon
Do you wish you could step outside your door and pick fresh fruit from your very own orchard? It’s easier than you think. Learn about chill hours, how to plant, and most importantly WHAT to plant. You will get recommendations for the best fruit trees for our area whether you live in the coastal or inland regions.

Family Gardening
Saturday, October 30, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 Noon
Presenter: Teena Spindler, Master Gardener
Celebrate the camaraderie of gardening with your family! Inspire budding green thumbs by involving your children in plant selection, planting, cultivating and harvesting. Then take your bounty to the kitchen and prepare a family meal together. Learn tips, recipes and crafts that will enhance you and your family’s gardening pleasure.

Composting
Saturday, November 6, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 Noon
Presenter: Kevin Marini, Master Gardener Composter Program Representative
Recycle your garden’s greens and browns, add a little water and let the air circulate throughout and – tada! – you have compost! Ease into nature’s recycling by learning to make the earthy, dark, crumbly substance to add to houseplants or enrich garden soil. Get recommendations on bins and expert advice to make compost happen!