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Have you ever taken a walk through your garden  and all of the sudden just been taken aback by the unexpected beauty of a certain plant, or collection of plants? Recently I had that very experience. Working in the landscape on a continual basis you have a tendency to be a little more critical of a plant’s vigor and it’s […]

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You probably think this post is going to be about the leaves turning, or that you should plant spring flowering bulbs and native plant selections, but you would be wrong. I want to remind everyone to adjust your irrigation controller, or turn it off altogether for the next few months. Think of the savings on your water bill! The rain […]

Persimmon Taste Testing at the South Coast Research and Extension Center….. The South Coast Research and Extension Center openedup it gates to invited guests, the California Rare Fruit Growers Assoc.and the UCCE Master Gardeners on Friday, December 2, 2011.Attendees were treated to the first annual persimmon taste testing tobe held at the South Coast REC in Irvine. Of the approximately […]

The holidays are here and regardless of how you may choose to celebrate, there is one thing that we all have in common: the New Year’s resolution. As the New Year approaches, we begin reflecting on all of those nasty little habits that we have and ways in which to modify our behavior as soon as January 1st hits. We […]

The CNPS Conservation Conference to be held January 10-14, 2012 (next week!) in San Diego, promises to be a great opportunity for botanists, horticulturists, native plant enthusiasts, and the general public to discuss a very important topic:  Conservation of native plants.  This is a major event for CNPS and it is a real privilege for us all, here in sunny […]

Have you ever seen those funny looking green, pear-shaped fruit that look like it has scales at the grocery store? You didn’t know whether to be intrigued and give it a try, or were just too frightened? Well, join us for the first annual taste testing at the South Coast Research and Extension Center and sample the custard like texture […]

With water rates on the rise, one of the easiest and cheapest things you can do to reduce your water bill is to ensure that your irrigation system is working properly. Use the seasonal checklist below as a guideline to performing routine maintenance on your system. Once you know everything is good to go, sit back and enjoy your savings. […]

Looking for a great deal on plants? “Of course!” you say. Well, I have the perfect evening for you. Come and experience the excitement of live auction bidding for the terrific products donated by the Southern California Nursery Industry and silent auction bidding at the 22nd Annual Charity Plant Auction and Chili Cook-Off hosted by The California Association of Nurserymen […]

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