South Coast REC

As the damp and drizzly days of May give way to warmer and drier weather, the threat of fire season looms on the horizon. It is vital to prepare our landscapes to be resilient against the destructive forces of wildfires. If you're eager to learn how to create a fire-resistant garden, mark your calendars for…

Presented by San Juan Capistrano Public LibraryNo space to garden? You’ll be amazed at what you can grow in even the smallest spaces. Create a year-round, no-fuss vegetable or herb garden or a place to grow your favorite flowers.This presentation by the UC Master Gardeners of Orange County provides…

Come to the first annual Master Gardener Expo for information, inspiration and answers to those tough plant problems.  We will have free plants for the first 500 families and additional plants for sale at prices from $2 to $25.  Plant sales are cash only.   We will also have presentations on…

Ready to learn about pollination?  Find out about the loving interplay between pollinators and flowers that keeps the ecosystem in balance (and food on our tables!)We will discuss bee nesting habits, hosts and nectar plants and causes for decline in the bee population-and other tips on attracting bees…

Everything is coming up roses! Roses bring beauty, fragrance, and romance into our lives.  Whether you are  new to roses or experienced, a Master Gardener will inform and inspire you about the selection, planting, care and feeding of roses.   You'll learn how easy it is to bring the…

Integrated Pest Management--Managing pest with environmentally sound methods, and answers to your "bugly" problems.   Come and hear about multiple techniques for effective pest control that are the least toxic.  Discover methods to keep bad pests away and encourage beneficial insects, all…

Now is the time to plant warm season vegetables to harvest over the summer months, following the #1 rule; plant what you and your family like to eat!   

WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US FOR OUR UPCOMING PERSIMMON U-PICK! FUYU AND HACHIYA TYPES AVAILABLE IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO START YOUR HOSHIGAKI FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS! REGISTER NOW! https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.

SAVE THE DATE! The return of South Coast Research and Extension Centers Open House and Urban Ag Expo! Saturday, May 4th 9-2pm Thats right! After 5 long years we are dusting off the tractors, setting up the tents, and are opening our doors to the public! Join us for spring u-pick vegetables, kids a...