Spend time now for a glorious garden all year! The hustle and bustle of the holidays is almost over and it’s time to get back in the garden for some much needed peace and re-connection to nature! January is supposed to be a wet one this year with El Nino rains predicted, but on those […]
Garden Ideas from the Solar Decathlon
College Students Create Innovative and Sustainable Gardens Every two years the U.S. Department of Energy sponsors the Solar Decathlon, a competition of college teams to design and build houses powered by the sun. The event is being held this month at the Orange County Great Park in Irvine (last days open to the public are […]
Free Succulents Garden Workshop
‘Sensational Succulents’ Workshop at the Orange County Great Park If you want drought tolerant, low maintenance, but colorful and interesting plants in your pots or garden, succulents are a great choice! University of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners will demonstrate how to create beautiful succulent gardens in containers and your yard. Taking cuttings, propagation, […]