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Gardening In Small Spaces

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Apr 24 2025

Presented by San Juan Capistrano Public LibraryNo space to garden? You’ll be amazed at what you can grow in even the smallest spaces. Create a year-round, no-fuss vegetable or herb garden or a place to grow your favorite flowers.This presentation by the UC Master Gardeners of Orange County provides…
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UC Master Gardener Expo and Plant Sale/Give Away

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Apr 12 2025

Come to the first annual Master Gardener Expo for information, inspiration and answers to those tough plant problems.  We will have free plants for the first 500 families and additional plants for sale at prices from $2 to $25.  Plant sales are cash only.   We will also have presentations on…
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Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators

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Apr 12 2025

Ready to learn about pollination?  Find out about the loving interplay between pollinators and flowers that keeps the ecosystem in balance (and food on our tables!)We will discuss bee nesting habits, hosts and nectar plants and causes for decline in the bee population-and other tips on attracting bees…
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Roses 101

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Apr 9 2025

Everything is coming up roses! Roses bring beauty, fragrance, and romance into our lives.  Whether you are  new to roses or experienced, a Master Gardener will inform and inspire you about the selection, planting, care and feeding of roses.   You'll learn how easy it is to bring the…
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

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Apr 8 2025

Integrated Pest Management--Managing pest with environmentally sound methods, and answers to your "bugly" problems.   Come and hear about multiple techniques for effective pest control that are the least toxic.  Discover methods to keep bad pests away and encourage beneficial insects, all…
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Grow It Now-Warm Season Vegtables

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Apr 7 2025

Now is the time to plant warm season vegetables to harvest over the summer months, following the #1 rule; plant what you and your family like to eat!   
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Persimmon U-Pick

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Nov 16 2024

WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US FOR OUR UPCOMING PERSIMMON U-PICK! FUYU AND HACHIYA TYPES AVAILABLE IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO START YOUR HOSHIGAKI FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS! REGISTER NOW! https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.
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South Coast REC Open House and Urban Ag Education Expo

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May 4 2024

SAVE THE DATE! The return of South Coast Research and Extension Centers Open House and Urban Ag Expo! Saturday, May 4th 9-2pm Thats right! After 5 long years we are dusting off the tractors, setting up the tents, and are opening our doors to the public! Join us for spring u-pick vegetables, kids a...
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Los beneficios de los lardines de lluvia
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Jardines de Lluvia: Una Solución Sostenible para la Gestión de Aguas Pluviales

April 18th, 2025
By Daniel Gonzalez, Esther N Lofton, Erik C Porse
Los jardines de lluvia son depresiones del terreno transformadas, diseñadas para almacenar e infiltrar el escurrimiento pluvial proveniente de superficies impermeables cercanas dentro de entornos urbanos. Disponibles en una variedad de formas y tamaños, los jardines de lluvia representan una solución…
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Los beneficios de la gestión de aguas pluviales en el Sur de California
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La Gestión de Aguas Pluviales en el Sur de California

April 10th, 2025
By Daniel Gonzalez, Esther N Lofton, Erik C Porse
 La gestión de aguas pluviales se refiere al control sistemático de la cantidad y calidad del agua de escorrentía generada por superficies impermeables, áreas urbanas y paisajes durante y después de eventos de precipitación. Incluye una variedad de prácticas y estrategias destinadas a capturar, tratar y…
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