Orange County Organic Gardening Club Page

Orange County is surrounded by fires this season. How are you managing your garden besides extra watering? comment below

Do you have a basic GO BAG ready? Here is a simple emergency supply list. Some of these things can be kept in a bin in a closet or garage. Good for earthquake emergencies too. https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2024-05/ready_supply-kit-checklist.pdf

Welcome new OCOGC members! We are happy to have you growing with us for the 2024 Fall Bonanza.

Here is a video demo of how to fill the cone-tainers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHo0VYtuljw we also have other videos on our YouTube Page https://www.youtube.com/-Social

Comment below if you would like help from other OCOGC community members.

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FREE COMPOST

Free compost!

OCOGC September e-newsletter should now be in your inbox.

Member instructions for the Fall bonanza are included.

Share table is open.

Members whose last names begin with A through M
are to bring this month’s snacks/refreshments.

We will see you at 7pm on Tuesday at the OC Fairgrounds Silo Building.

Poultry Seasoning (Salt Free)

If you have whole dried spices such as rosemary, sage, or thyme leaves, add to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle and process until finely ground. To ensure the smoothest possible texture, sift through a fine-mesh sieve if desired.

Recipe:
1 tablespoon ground dried sage
1 tablespoon ground dried thyme
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon ground dried rosemary
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground dried marjoram

Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
Store in a clean spice bottle.
tightly covered.

OCOGC share table will be open on Tuesday. Bring something, take something. Anything garden related is acceptable. Books, containers, soil, cuttings, food, hoses, tools, etc....

Do you have a summer favorite cucumber that you grew this year from the OCOGC?

Fall 2024 Bonanza is almost here! If you’re new to the Orange County Organic Gardening Club, Welcome!

We have a Bonanza (plant exchange) each
spring and fall.

At our September 10th meeting, members will be taking
home seeds, soil and “conetainers” (“cones”), labels
and growing instructions, all provided by the club. On
your seed envelope you will see a date indicating when
you should start your seeds. This date is very important,
as your plants need enough time to grow before they
are exchanged.

At our October meeting you will bring back your plants
and pick up a nice variety of vegetable plants to start
your cool weather garden! You can look forward to
having a nice selection of leafy green vegetables, like
lettuces and spinach, cabbage, broccoli, beets, and
many other vegetables that grow well during the cooler
months of the year.

You will be able to pick up the materials you need for
Bonanza beginning at 6:30 pm, before the program
starts at 7 pm. We will have a demonstration on seed
starting so that you can observe and ask questions
about what to do with your planting materials after you
get home.

You will be given an information sheet with instructions
on how to start your seeds, so be sure to read the it
carefully, as this will help you be successful with your
seeds. If you cannot come to the September meeting
but wish to participate, please make arrangements for
someone to collect the items for you. If you plan to
participate in our Bonanza make sure you are a current
member. Download the new member form to join or renew.

If you participated in the last Bonanza, you should have
cones at home. Before coming to our September
meeting, please count your cones, and pick up only
enough to make a total of 48. If you’re growing lettuce
or peas, you will need to pick up 6 packs instead of
cones.

The cones you will be picking up will either be new or
sterilized used ones. Be sure to sterilize the cones you
have at home before planting in them.

Some seeds we may have this year are beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, carrots, cauliflower, celery, fava beans, kale, kohlrabi,
leeks, head and leaf lettuce, mesclun, mustard greens,
onions, parsley, peas, potatoes, radishes, rutabagas,
spinach Swiss chard and turnips. Checkout the September Newsletter coming to your inbox soon!

What will you be stocking up on?

🎉 We're saying goodbye to summer with a whopping 40% off ALL Seed Savers Exchange seed packets with code 2024EOS! 🌱

Whether you're stocking up for next spring or looking to expand your garden, now's the time to grab your favorite heirloom seeds. But hurry—this offer ends on Friday, September 13, and many varieties are going fast. Don’t miss out on our best deal of the year!

Use code 2024EOS at checkout for 40% off all retail seed packets.

🛒 Order online or by phone and get 40% off seeds only until Friday, September 13, 2024, at 12:00 PM CDT. Offer cannot be combined with any other discounts or applied to previously placed orders. Exclusions apply.

Pre-Order them before they sell out!

Garlic Garlic seeds or cloves are planted to produce garlic bulbs, one of the earth's most popular cooking spices. Grow garlic with our fantastic seeds!

Gardening tips for the next few weeks
https://sowtrueseed.com/blogs/monthly-garden-schedule-by-zone/zone-10-monthly-garden-calendar-chores-and-planting-guide

Members, show us your creative spaces :-)

Do you have favorites to grow?

It appears that there is no meeting in August 2024

"The dandelion is the only flower that represents the three celestial bodies of the sun, moon, and stars: The yellow flower resembles the sun, the puff ball resembles the moons, and the dispersing seeds resemble the stars.
The dandelion flower opens to greet the morning and closes in the evening to go to sleep.
Every part of the dandelion is useful: root, leaves, flower. It can be used for food, medicine, and dye for colouring.
Up until the 1800s, people would pull grass out of their lawns to make room for dandelions and other useful “weeds” like chickweed, malva and chamomile.
The name dandelion is taken from the French word “dent de lion” meaning lion’s tooth, referring to the coarsely-toothed leaves. 🦁
Dandelions have one of the longest flowering seasons of any plant.
Dandelion seeds are often transported away by a gust of wind and they travel like tiny parachutes. Seeds are often carried as many as five miles from their origin!
Birds, insects, and butterflies consume nectar or seeds of dandelion.
Honey from bees pollinating dandelions is quite delicious. 🐦 🐛 🐜 🦋 🐝.
Dandelion flowers do not need to be pollinated to form seeds.
Root of dandelion can be used as a substitute for coffee.
Dandelion is used in folk medicine to treat infections and liver disorders. Tea made of dandelion act as a diuretic.
If you know dandelions, they’ll grow shorter stalks to spite you.
Dandelions are, quite possibly, the most successful plants that exist. They are masters of survival worldwide."
Credit goes to respective owner

Who can relate?

Box turtles play an important roll in organic gardening.
Here is a fun way to support them.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=417995981283310

Spice Blend ideas

How do you feed your roses?

Share your tips and tricks for container gardening in OC, comment below.

https://theheirloomexpo.com/ is in Ventura this summer.

Looking to try out a new healthy spot in HB? Checkout https://www.facebook.com/heirloomamodernfarmhouse on Beach Ellis/Main Street. Locally owned small business :-)

Now is a great time to plant ornamental trees. Learn which ones will do best in our area, and how to plant and care for them. Free Zoom presentation. https://ucanr.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUud-qgqTksE9QWEFYjRkXAcjPUi9iXjBmm #/registration

We are hosting a booth at this event on November 1st from 3-7 and would love some help. Please let us know if you would be willing to help, even if it is just for an hour.

Eco Expo CMSD is hosting its 2nd Annual Eco Expo, featuring useful recycling and gardening tips, educational games and activities, and lots of eco-friendly giveaways to help the whole family live more sustainably!

Don't miss this great opportunity! Our next pop-up will be at a different location in February.