- Author: Tammy Majcherek
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- Author: Tammy Majcherek
Over 800 visitors braved the scorching temperatures to experience the Urban Landscape & Garden Education Expo at the UC ANR Urban Landscape & Garden Education Expo on September 26th.
There were activities for the young and old alike ranging from a tram ride through the extension orchards, presentations on various topics such as rebates or plant selection, to tasting the delectable fruits grown at the REC, or even using a little muscle power making a refreshing drink on one of the 4-H booths smoothy bikes.
Exhibitors included representatives from Cooperative Extension programs - 4-H Youth Program, Master Gardeners, and EFNEP; irrigation sources, nurseries specializing in native or low water use plants, county agencies focusing on water quality and water conservation.
If you have a chance, be sure to join us next year on September 24, 2016 - you won't be disappointed.
- Author: Tammy Majcherek
Summer is over, the nights are getting cooler, and the holidays are just around the corner. Before you get caught up in all things merry and bright, take a little time to do some preventive measures now to reduce the pest population that can cause harm to your landscape fruit trees this coming winter and spring.
By reducing pests populations, you will not only keep your home orchard healthy, but also minimize your pesticide use that could potentially become polluted runoff if not use responsibly.
For tips on how to implement good sanitation practices be sure to read UC IPM's blog post from November 6.
- Author: Tammy Majcherek
7th Annual Urban Landscape and Garden Education Expo
Activities for the Whole Family!
Saturday, September 26, 2015
9 am to 2 pm
7601 Irvine Blvd., Irvine, CA
Directions, updates and additional details at http://ucanr.edu/sites/urbanwatermgmt/
Explore the sustainable gardening practices at work at the UCCE Demonstration Landscapes
- including rainwater harvesting, low-water plantings, more efficient irrigation, composting,
mulching and environmentally friendly pest control alternatives.
Taste fresh, seasonal fruit grown at the UC ANR South Coast Research & Extension Center.
Learn food preservation methods from UCCE Master Food Preservers.
Kids - visit the 4-H booth and learn how to make a smoothie while riding your bike - along with other delicious snacks.
Listen to presentations by UC experts about more efficient water use and irrigation, plant selections for our local climate and pest management practices for your home landscape.
Get answers to your landscape questions from UC experts, UCCE Master Gardeners, various industry vendors and local water agencies.
This is a FREE event hosted by UC ANR South Coast Research & Extension Center and Irvine Ranch Water District.
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- Author: Tammy Majcherek
7th Annual Urban Landscape and Garden Education Expo
Activities for the Whole Family!
Saturday, September 26, 2015
9 am to 2 pm
7601 Irvine Blvd., Irvine, CA
Directions, updates and additional details at ucanr.org/sites/urbanwatermgmt
Explore the sustainable gardening practices at work at the UCCE Demonstration Landscapes
- including rainwater harvesting, low-water plantings, more efficient irrigation, composting,
mulching and environmentally friendly pest control alternatives.
Taste fresh, seasonal fruit grown at the UC ANR South Coast Research & Extension Center.
Learn food preservation methods from UCCE Master Food Preservers.
Kids - visit the 4-H booth and learn how to make a smoothie while riding your bike - along with other delicious snacks.
Listen to presentations by UC experts about more efficient water use and irrigation, plant selections for our local climate and pest management practices for your home landscape.
Get answers to your landscape questions from UC experts, UCCE Master Gardeners, various industry vendors and local water agencies.
This is a FREE event hosted by UC ANR South Coast Research & Extension Center and Irvine Ranch Water District.