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Getting started - what do you want?
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Homeowners learn landscape design basics...

May 22, 2018
By Tamara J Majcherek
UC ANR South Coast Research and Extension Center, University of California Cooperative Extension, Orange County and Irvine Ranch Water District hosted a three-part landscape design basics workshop for homeowners seeking to make landscape improvements and take advantage of rebates from their local wa...
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Harvesting Worms
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Turning trash into soil...

May 21, 2018
By Tamara J Majcherek
Eager to learn how one might create black gold', workshop participants gave their full attention to presenter Carol Chirpich, UCCE Orange County Master Gardener, during the "Practical Composting for Small Spaces" workshop on May 19th, as she provided them with the knowledge to create the perfect com...
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ASICS gleans citrus at South Coast REC.
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Learning about citrus and giving back to the community...

May 2, 2018
By Tamara J Majcherek
In collaboration with OC Food Bank, (25) ASICS employess came to UC ANR South Coast REC, as part of their team building exercises during Earth Week. Tammy Majcherek, Explained how rare and important it is to receive and be able to provide those in need with fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Insectary Plants
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Earth Day is April 22nd - Plant something to help the environment.

April 20, 2018
By Tamara J Majcherek
If you are planning to do your part for the environment this Sunday by planting in your garden, be sure to check out the article below about UC IPM's new insectary plants webpage by Stephanie Parreira - you will be glad you did! Home is where the habitat is: This Earth Day, consider installing insec...
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Kids Day Celebration Field Trip

March 28, 2018
By Tamara J Majcherek
UC Cooperative Extension, Orange County (UCCE) programs (4-H, EFNEP, Master Gardeners) and the UC ANR South Coast REC teamed up with the StandUp for Kids to organize the Kids Day Celebration field trip to the Center on Saturday, March 24th, 2018.
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Harvesting Worms
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Practical Composting for Small Spaces Workshop

March 28, 2018
By Tamara J Majcherek
Practical Composting for Small Spaces' Eager to learn how one might create black gold', workshop participants gave their full attention learning how to create the perfect compost set-up for their landscape big or small The workshop captured all of the basics: why compost, how to make a bin, what ma...
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Butterfly on Buddlejia
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National Learn About Butterflies Day

March 14, 2018
By Tamara J Majcherek
Spring will be here in just another week which makes me start thinking about getting out in the garden to plant - maybe you are too.
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Cover crop.
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Drought Strategies for Crops

February 7, 2018
By Tamara J Majcherek
As part of the California climate, periodic droughts will continue to be cause for concern when it comes to managing water use. UC recently launched a video series that addresses awareness and planning during a drought and in times of abundant water. For more information go to: http://ucanr.
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Attendees tasting cherimoya fruit.
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2018 Cherimoya Tasting

February 2, 2018
By Tamara J Majcherek
South Coast Research and Extension Center Cherimoya Taste Testing The South Coast Research and Extension Center hosted over (250) visitors coming from all over California attending the annual Cherimoya Tasting on January 19, 2018.
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Census of Agriculture Return Rate Map.
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Farmers - don't be left out...

February 2, 2018
By Tamara J Majcherek
If you are growing any crops, rural or urban, please be sure to fill out the the Census of Agriculture. This census counts farms and ranches and those who operate them.
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