More Than Numbers…………….. The stats are in for the 2014 UC ANR Urban Landscape and Garden Education Expo! We had 627 visitors sign in, and more than 100 who eagerly went straight to the demonstration landscapes bypassing registration. Visitors came from everywhere between San Diego and the San Fernando Valley. We distributed 1,480 pieces of UC outreach literature. We had […]
More than number….
Crosses to bear
THE atheist Communist Party is faced with the growing popularity of religion[Read More …] Plant Earth Water
The other Occupy Central
A COMMUNAL sit-in of sorts blocks the streets of Central, the main financial district of Hong Kong. The assembled crowd is peaceful. Some play cards or paw at their smartphones. Others lie under umbrellas, catching up on sleep.[Read More …] Plant Earth Water
Analects says “Goodbye”
IT IS tempting to start this farewell note with some pithy yet profound quote from Confucius about the nature of change, the importance of rituals or how all good things must come to an end. But this is a temptation that should be resisted.[Read More …] Plant Earth Water
Winter Chores in the Garden
One good, or obnoxious, thing about Southern California gardens, depending on your plant material, is that they really don’t go dormant, they may just take a little “siesta” . Yes, the air and soil temperatures are cooler, and that warm season turf you planted in the early summer may have that yellow/brown cast to it, do not be fooled – […]
2015
South Coast Research and Extension Center 2015 Cherimoya Blind Taste Test The South Coast Research and Extension Center opened up it gates to invited guests, the California Rare Fruit Growers Assoc. and the UCCE Master Gardeners on Friday, January 23, 2015. Attendees were treated to the fourth annual cherimoya tasting held at the UC ANR South Coast Research and Extension […]
Upcoming OC Garden Friendly Events
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Letting Mother Nature Control Rodents
Managing the rodent population on 200 acres of open ag fields is not easy task for Center staff, especially when surrounding areas have been developed, or are in the process of being developed. The question is always asked what is the best method? Well, one is to let mother nature take her course. Center Superintendent, Chris Martinez, was happy to […]
Irrigation Tips
Enjoy the following videos for helpful tips to save water and reduce run off. Cycle and Soak Irrigation Trouble Shooting [Read More …] Plant Earth Water
Memories of Summers Past…
How many of you remember those dog days of summer and the simple joy of playing in your inflatable or plastic wading pool? The water was always cold but so delightful. I can recall my sister and neighborhood friends all giggling with teeth chattering, such fun. Not having a built-in pool as an adult, I have enjoyed a little larger […]