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COVID-19 Closure
South Coast Research & Extension Center is closed to the public until further notice. For a staff directory, please click HERE.
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..)
| Event Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Landscape Design Basics Workshop Series | 9/19/2020 |
| Practical Composting in Small Spaces Workshop | 10/3/2020 |
News From UC ANR South Coast REC and Beyond
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Landscape Plant Irrigation Trials - We want to know your thoughts!
If you're a landscape or horticultural professional, garden writer or blogger, breeder or a UC Master Gardener, we could use your help on evaluating a research project partially located at UC South Coast Research and Extension Center! UC...
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Mysterious seeds in the mail? Please Read...
Report Unsolicited Seeds to APHIS Have you had unexpected seeds show up in the mail? Unknown seeds could be invasive plants, contain invasive insects, or have plant disease causing agents. Here's what the United States Department of Agriculture Animal...
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Meshing older and modern farming.....
Farmers outside of Mexico City are embracing older farming customs to feed their communities. To learn about the practices they are utilizing, check out the article In Mexico City, the Coronavirus is Bringing Back Aztec-Era 'Floating...