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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 |
|---|---|
| Practical Composting in Small Spaces Workshop | 10/26/2019 |
| Dave Wilson Nursery High Chill Apple Taste Test | 10/26/2019 |
| Persimmon Harvest Workshop | 11/23/2019 |
| Thanksgiving Veggie U-Pick | 11/23/2019 |
| Project Learning Tree Educator Workshop - DATE CHANGE | 12/7/2019 |
UC ANR South Coast REC Blog
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Persimmon Workshop and U-Pick
Would you like to pick your own half-bushel of persimmon from one of our 50+ varieties and learn about the hoshigaki method of drying persimmon into delectable, sugary treats? Join us on Saturday, November 23rd! For more information go...
By Tammy Majcherek
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Avocados - Don't make this mistake..
It's football season, and what better to snack on then fresh guacamole with your favorite chips or vegetables. If you are one of the thousands enjoying the ever delicious avocado, be sure that you rinse and dry the fruit, as you would any other, before...
By Tammy Majcherek
Author - Community Educator II -
Urban Living Education Expo - Sept. 28, 2019
WE INVITE YOU TO COME AND JOIN THE FUN!
By Tammy Majcherek
Author - Community Educator II -
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
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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