Once again, despite the heat and wind, the South Coast Research and Extension Center opened its doors for the 5th Annual UC ANR Residential Landscape Gardening Open House and Vendor Fair greeting over 625 visitors to the public for a day of presentations, informational booths, demonstrations, and self-guided or docent-led tours of its unique demonstration landscapes and orchard. Of main […]
UC ANR South Coast REC Open House – Did the wind chase you off? Mark your calendar for next year!
UC ANR South Coast REC Persimmon Taste Testing 2013
Persimmon Taste Testing` The South Coast Research and Extension Center opened it gates to invited guests, the California Rare Fruit Growers Association and the UCCE Master Gardeners on Friday, November 22, 2013. Attendees were treated to the annual persimmon taste testing to be held at the South Coast REC in Irvine. Of the approximately (59) guests, 57 participated in a […]
It’s Time to Adjust Your Irrigation Controller
Did you know? While landscape plants are quite thirsty during the long days and warm nights of summer; the shorter days and cooler nights of fall and winter call for an irrigation reduction of nearly 50% for most all plants. Water not being used by the landscape planting, or draining properly through the soil, increases the potential for harmful diseases […]
OC Garden Friendly Events
Looking to learn how you can save $$$ money with a few minor changes around your landscape? Not sure what plant varieties can be added to your landscape that will use less water? Irrigation troubles got you down? Join us at one these exciting OC Garden Friendly events being held at a local Home Depot near you:… [Read More …] […]
Help Us Celebrate – UC Cooperative Extension Turns 100
Join the University of California Cooperative Extension on May 8th for three statewide science projects in honor of the 100 year anniversary celebrating a day science and service. Participants of all ages are asked to make observations and collect data that will be entered into a simple survey on any one of the three topics: pollinators, water, and food. Visit […]
A Message Regarding the Drought
Check out this message on the drought: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQgyCjFeXdg&feature=youtu.be [Read More …] Plant Earth Water
In case you didn’t know….
The drought is here, it’s hot and you don’t want your plants to wither away, let alone have to pay higher water bills – what can you do? Among the many useful resources on the internet, you really should check out the Overwater Is Out page. Sponsored by the OC Stormwater Program, this website has valuable information to help you […]
UC Riverside and UC Cooperative Extension Discuss Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer at the Huntington Library
Dr. Akif Eskalen, University of California – Riverside, and Dr. John Kabashima, University of California Cooperative Extension – Orange County, gave a demonstration of the symptoms caused by the Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (also known as the PSHB) today at the Huntington Library. In attendance were employees of the city of Pasadena and the California Avocado Commission, as well as […]
Water-Wise Irrigation for Landscape Professionals
Last week, the UC Cooperative Extension, the Department of Water Resources, local water districts, Ewing Irrigation and many other partners held the “Get Ahead or Get Parched” workshop at the Irvine Civic Center. The purpose was to familiarize landscape professionals in Orange County and the surrounding areas with best practices in conserving water, especially the water lost through preventable run-off. […]
Managing Landscapes on Limited Water with Dr. Loren Oki
Looking for help on how to manage your landscape on limited water? Check out this video from Dr. Loren Oki, Associate Specialist in Cooperative Extension Landscape Horticulture, UC Davis. . If you would like additional information, speak with Dr. Oki in person at the UC ANR Urban Landscape & Garden Education Expo on Sept. 27th being held in Irvine at […]