Gardening for Adults: Growing Edibles

Time(s): 5:30pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Farm + Food Lab | Map & Directions
Free Parking & Admission

Join us as we explore the basics of how to grow edibles in a series of garden workshops developed in cooperation with the University of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Orange County. Workshops will be held at the Great Park Farm + Food Lab, rain or shine.

Food Preserving
June 7
Enjoy the fruits of your garden year round. UCCE Master Food Preservers will teach you the basics of food preserving.

Pest Management
July 5
Learn Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques to control insect and rodent pests using ‘least toxic’ methods.

Start Your Seeds
August 2
Increase your garden variety and decrease your cost by learning the basics of seed starting at home.

Composting
September 6
Use your kitchen and garden waste to supercharge your soil. Learn how to choose an effective compost bin and composting materials.

Gardening Q&A
October 4
Don’t let garden issues bring you down. Ask the experts! A panel of workshop speakers will be available to answer any gardening questions you may have.

The Orange County Great Park thanks the UCCE Master Gardeners for their collaboration in maintaining the Farm + Food Lab and developing the Garden Workshops.


This series is a part of the Great Park Health and Wellness Initiative and is presented in partnership with City of Irvine Senior Services..