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Have you ever wondered how much available water there is? And how do they measure it? Is it accurate? I have pondered all of these questions, and so have researchers at UC Irvine. If theses thoughts have crossed your mind as well, please read the following article shared by Don Dunkle, UCCE Master Gardener – Orange County. http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-groundwater-studies-20150617-story.html [Read More […]

Yes, we are in a drought. No this isn’t the first one, and based on prior history, it won’t be our last. More than the last three years we have been significantly well below the average rainfall for Orange County which is between 10-14 inches. Regardless of the rainfall we receive this year, or even next year, our situation is […]

7th Annual Urban Landscape and Garden Education ExpoActivities for the Whole Family!Saturday, September 26, 20159 am to 2 pm7601 Irvine Blvd., Irvine, CADirections, updates and additional details at ucanr.org/sites/urbanwatermgmtExplore the sustainable gardening practices at work at the UCCE Demonstration Landscapes- including rainwater harvesting, low-water plantings, more efficient irrigation, composting,mulching and environmentally friendly pest control alternatives.Taste fresh, seasonal… [Read More …] […]

7th Annual Urban Landscape and Garden Education ExpoActivities for the Whole Family!Saturday, September 26, 20159 am to 2 pm7601 Irvine Blvd., Irvine, CADirections, updates and additional details at http://ucanr.edu/sites/urbanwatermgmt/Explore the sustainable gardening practices at work at the UCCE Demonstration Landscapes- including rainwater harvesting, low-water plantings, more efficient irrigation, composting,mulching and environmentally friendly pest control alternatives.Taste fresh,… [Read More …] Plant […]

Summer is over, the nights are getting cooler, and the holidays are just around the corner. Before you get caught up in all things merry and bright, take a little time to do some preventive measures now to reduce the pest population that can cause harm to your landscape fruit trees this coming winter and spring. By reducing pests populations, […]

Over 800 visitors braved the scorching temperatures to experience the Urban Landscape & Garden Education Expo at the UC ANR Urban Landscape & Garden Education Expo on September 26th. There were activities for the young and old alike ranging from a tram ride through the extension orchards, presentations on various topics such as rebates or plant selection, to tasting the […]

Shared from UC ANR Publications: Huge selection of our bestselling books on sale right now! anrcatalog.ucanr.edu Hello! We’ve assembled a great list of books and bundles on sale for you this Holiday Season! Backyard gardening, vineyard management, weed and pest identification, we have it all! All of our ebooks are on sale right now for only… [Read More …] Plant […]

Homeowners associations are now making outdoor landscaping and irrigation decisions with real water consequences. That’s why the Orange County Stormwater Program (a division of the county’s public works department) is inviting you to be a part of H2O for HOAs, a targeted outreach program aimed at homeowners associations to provide hands-on information on water-efficient irrigation techniques to save water and […]

Experts Converge in March to Discuss Human-Wildlife Conflict Resolution—Tunyalee Martin, UC Statewide IPM Program Wildlife and people have been in the news lately. Perhaps you’ve heard of coyotes wandering in your neighborhood. You might have also read about how you shouldn’t feed wildlife. Did you know they are connected? It’s a problem when people feed coyotes either intentionally or unintentionally […]

Well, it doesn’t look like we are going to get the rain that was predicted. How do we continue to conserve even more precious water? Fear not! I have just the event for you – be sure to check out the OC Garden Friendly event being held at Home Depot in Huntington Beach on Saturday, April 2, 2016. Visit with […]