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Vermicomposting & Vermiculture - Orange County

About two-thirds of the waste stream is made up of organic materials, including paper and food waste. While paper can often be recycled, food waste has fewer useful disposal options besides composting. One effective method is vermicomposting, which uses worms to recycle kitchen scraps.  This method…
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[PODCAST] Preserving Vegetables From Your Garden Part 2
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[PODCAST] Preserving Vegetables From Your Garden Part 2

July 28, 2025
This week on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners is Part 2 about preserving the harvest.  With and without refrigeration! UC Master Gardener Katrina Kirkeby will continue her talk with Ernest Miller from last week. Here are ways to retain a lot of the nutritional benefits of fresh-picked fruits and…
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Los diseños y beneficios de los materiales permeables
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Materiales Permeables: Un Enfoque Sostenible para las Aguas Pluviales

July 28, 2025
By Daniel Gonzalez, Esther N Lofton, Erik C Porse
 Las superficies impermeables, como el hormigón o el asfalto, han permitido el desarrollo urbano a gran escala en todo el sur de California al proporcionar cimientos estables para las estructuras de los edificios, facilitar el movimiento eficiente de peatones y vehículos, y transportar rápidamente el…
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Designs and benefits of permeable materials
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Permeable Materials: A Sustainable Approach to Stormwater

July 28, 2025
By Daniel Gonzalez, Esther N Lofton, Erik C Porse
Impervious surfaces, such as concrete or asphalt, have enabled large-scale urban development throughout Southern California by providing stable foundations for building structures, facilitating the efficient movement of pedestrians and vehicles, and promptly transporting rainwater away from buildings and…
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[PODCAST] Home Grown Tomatoes
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[PODCAST] Preserving Vegetables From Your Garden Part 1

July 18, 2025
Your Spring garden has been producing a bounty of warm season crops. What to do with all the tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and such you are bringing in from your beds? This week on In the Garden with UCCE Master Gardeners, UC Master Gardener Katrina Kirkeby will talk with the late chef, historian,…
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Los Impactos del Cambio Climático en la Gestión de Aguas Pluviales
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El Impacto del Cambio Climático en la Gestión de Aguas Pluviales

July 17, 2025
By Daniel Gonzalez, Esther N Lofton
El cambio climático está afectando a todos los parámetros del espectro ambiental y, por tanto, a todos los aspectos de la vida. En cuanto a la resiliencia del agua, los efectos persistentes del cambio climático juegan un papel importante en la limitación del acceso al agua, al tiempo que aumentan la demanda…
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The Impacts of Climate Change on Stormwater Management
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The Impact of Climate Change on Stormwater Management

July 17, 2025
By Daniel Gonzalez, Esther N Lofton
Climate change is affecting all parameters of the environmental spectrum and thus, all aspects of life. Regarding water resilience, the lingering effects of climate change play a significant role in limiting access to water whilst also increasing demand for water supplies across the nation and most…
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This Month In The Garden – April
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August Garden Guide

August in the Orange County GardenAugust's relentless heat and seemingly endless days can make relief feel like a distant dream. During these scorching weeks, water becomes a precious resource that both plants and animals depend on for survival. Yet this challenging season is precisely when gardeners should…
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[PODCAST] Plumeria
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[PODCAST] Plumeria

July 8, 2025
Plumerias! Maybe the most coveted of the tropical flowers grown and blooming now in Southern California! While more likely identified as Hawaiian being a favorite flower for leis, they are actually endemic to Mexico and Central America. But any tropical environment in the world is ideal for the growing…
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