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South Coast Research and Extension Center (South Coast REC) was established by the University of California in 1956 as a representative site for agricultural and horticultural research in California's south coastal plain-temperate climatic zone. Located on 200 acres of deep, moderately sloped, alluvial fan soil, the Center and its mild winter climate are conducive to farming a wide range of crops including subtropicals as well as ornamentals for the urban landscape. (more..)
Please explore our website. Specific contents include announcements, calendar reminders, local weather, along with past and current research reports.
| Event Name | Date |
|---|---|
| UC ANR Urban Living Education Expo | 9/28/2019 |
| Project WET A River of Empire: the Colorado- Orange County- and the Coastal Ocean 2-Part Workshop | 10/5/2019 |
| Practical Composting in Small Spaces Workshop | 10/26/2019 |
| Project Learning Tree Educator Workshop | 11/1/2019 |
UC ANR South Coast REC Blog
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Citrus Tree Alternatives for Your Landscape
Trying to decide what type of fruit tree to plant in your landscape? Rather than the ever popular citrus varieties that could potentially be one of the citrus greening disease casualties, check out this informative website and learn about fruit tree...
By Tammy Majcherek
Author - Community Educator II -
UC IPM Online Courses: New Fuller Rose Beetle Course and Early-Bird Pricing
Summer is here, and we're halfway through 2019 already! Why not get jump on finishing up your continuing education units by taking online courses from the UC Statewide IPM Program (UC IPM). If you are a license or certificate holder from...
By Cheryl Reynolds
AuthorBy Tammy Majcherek
Editor - Community Educator II -
I didn't plant that....
Thanks to the abundance of rain received this past winter and spring, your landscape may be like mine, flourishing with vegetation that I did not plant. In other words, weeds, plants of no value growing vigorously in my garden, some even choking out...
By Tammy Majcherek
Author - Community Educator II -
Citrus 101
In collaboration with TAPS Brewery and Barrel Rooms release of ‘My Zest Friends' IPA, UC ANR Staff with assistance from UCCE MG, Greg Rager hosted an intimate evening with patrons discussing citrus – everything from the different varieties,...
By Tammy Majcherek
Author - Community Educator II -
Winter Workshop for Licensed Pest Management Professionals
From Pests in the Urban Landscape: The Vertebrate Pest Council is hosting a seminar series this year in conjunction with new partner Target Specialty Products. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn about wildlife management of a number...
By Tammy Majcherek
Author - Community Educator II