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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.

Opportunities for Research & Extension at SCREC

Center's Highlights 2015

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Event Name

Date

UC ANR Urban Landscape and Garden Education Expo

9/30/2017

Cultivating Gardening Skills - Fruit Trees – Winter Pruning Methods

11/4/2017

Cultivating Garden Skills with UCCE Master Gardeners

11/4/2017

UC ANR South Coast REC Blog

Invasive Species in the Spotlight

Added June 23, 2017

If you, or your family and friends have palms in your landscape, be sure to check out the ANR blog post about the South American Palm Weevil and watch the entertaining, and informational video. For all of you foodies out...
Bzzz! Bzzz! It's National Pollinator Week

Added June 20, 2017

Pollinator Week, June 19–25, 2017: Bee Knowledgeable! —Stephanie Parreira, UC Statewide IPM Program Bees are the most important pollinators of California agriculture—helping us grow field crops, fruits, nuts, and vegetables....
Irrigation Basics Workshop - April 1, 2017

Added March 27, 2017

Do irrigation problems make you run for the hills? Interested in learning simple fixes before they turn into a major issue? Join the UCCE Master Gardeners this coming Saturday, April 1st, for a workshop on ‘Irrigation Basics'. This class...
National Poison Prevention Week

Added March 22, 2017

Spring is here and often means more landscape pests such as weeds, ants, mosquitoes, etc. Before you reach for the pesticides, please read the following information: National Poison Prevention Week—March 19-25, 2017 —Stephanie...
Spring is almost here - start snapping those cameras!

Added March 15, 2017

Capture your garden in all it's glory this Spring and enter the Over Watering is Out 2017 Photo Contest.