Pollination And Bees

Ready for another rendition of the birds and the bees – from the gardeners’ point of view?It’s called pollination – the loving interplay between pollinators and flowers that keeps the ecosystem in balance (and food on our tables!). The UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will weave the story of the…

Ready for another rendition of the birds and the bees – from the gardeners’ point of view?  It’s called pollination – the loving interplay between pollinators and flowers that keeps the ecosystem in balance (and food on our tables!). The UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will weave the story of…

Ready for another rendition of the birds and the bees – from the gardeners’ point of view?   It’s called pollination – the loving interplay between pollinators and flowers that keeps the ecosystem in balance (and food on our tables!). The UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will weave the story of…

Family Volunteer Opportunity  Join us on the first Saturday of each month for a morning of outdoor fun at the Monarch Nature Trail in Huntington Beach. Learn about Orange County's butterfly population as well as the native plants they depend on for survival. Volunteer tasks for all ages include watering…

Expand your Pollinator-Friendly Garden Did you know that planting more diverse and flowering plants in your garden can help support your vegetable garden or orchard? Learn how to choose plants to make your garden a haven for the pollinators. We’ll cover the types of plants that attract butterflies, bees…

Ready for another rendition of the birds and the bees – from the gardeners’ point of view? It’s called pollination – the loving interplay between pollinators and flowers that keeps the ecosystem in balance (and food on our tables!). The UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will weave the story…

Create and conserve habitat for our all-important pollinators! Because of their critical contribution to plant reproduction and diversity, pollinating species (insects and other invertebrates) are considered keystone indicators of environmental health. Join a local expert from the Xerces Society for…

Join us for the next class in our Home Gardener Days series, presented in collaboration with Cabrillo College Horticulture.Master Gardener Claire Witherspoon will share specific plants and planting strategies to help create a more pollinator-friendly garden for native bees and other local pollinators.The…

Ready for the birds and the bees—from a gardener's perspective? Discover how pollination keeps our ecosystem thriving and food on our tables. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will explore why pollination matters, how it evolved, and introduce you to key players: honey bees, butterflies, moths,…

Get your garden prepared to host some of our favorite pollinators Late Summer is the time to plan for new plantings in the Fall. Even if you don't have a large garden space, some plants in pots can help with habitat for these garden helpers. Come and learn how you can make small changes in your garden…