http://ucanr.edu/blogs/BLPsinOC/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed Follow along and discover better landscape practices (BLP's) to conserve and protect local waters. en-us UC ANR http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/ Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:35:29 PST Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:35:29 PST UC ANR Do you know that 20% of all energy in California is used to move water? By reducing our water consumption, we not only extend the life of our water reserves, we also decrease the stress on the electrical grid. We are all looking for ways to use less water, prevent run-off, improve the health of our water ways, and of course SAVE $$$$$ on our utility bills. With just a few simple steps you can quickly improve your irrigation efficiency while becoming a wealthier steward of the...
]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:35:29 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=9701&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed tjmajcherek@ucanr.edu(Tammy Majcherek) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=9701 ]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:29:36 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8959&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed tjmajcherek@ucanr.edu(Tammy Majcherek) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8959 ]]> Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:51:53 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8790&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed tjmajcherek@ucanr.edu(Tammy Majcherek) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8790 October in Southern California is notorious for Santa Ana winds that spark dangerous, and costly wildfires. All too often we hear on the news how the flames have broken the fire line and raced into a suburban setting endangering homes and human life. Hopefully, you haven't had to experience this type of devastation, or know someone that has. Using fire retardant roofing materials has drastically reduced property loss from the angry beast. But, did you know the plants in your landscape can...
]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:43:57 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8574&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed tjmajcherek@ucanr.edu(Tammy Majcherek) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8574
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]]> Sat, 08 Sep 2012 16:54:11 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8114&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed tjmajcherek@ucanr.edu(Tammy Majcherek) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8114 ]]> Thu, 09 Aug 2012 09:36:00 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8112&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed tjmajcherek@ucanr.edu(Tammy Majcherek) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8112 With water rates on the rise, one of the easiest and cheapest things you can do to reduce your water bill is to ensure that your irrigation system is working properly. Use the seasonal checklist below as a guideline to performing routine maintenance on your system. Once you know everything is good to go, sit back and enjoy your savings. If not you, please be sure to share with the person that typically handles your irrigation maintenance.
]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 09:05:29 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=7478&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed tjmajcherek@ucanr.edu(Tammy Majcherek) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=7478 Have you ever seen those funny looking green, pear-shaped fruit that look like it has scales at the grocery store? You didn't know whether to be intrigued and give it a try, or were just too frightened? Well, join us for the first annual taste testing at the South Coast Research and Extension Center and sample the custard like texture of this tropical delight for free. Several varieties will be available that are grown at the South Coast Research and Extension Center in Irvine. See below for...
]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:50:38 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=6752&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed tjmajcherek@ucanr.edu(Tammy Majcherek) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=6752 ]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:43:35 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=6559&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed tjmajcherek@ucanr.edu(Tammy Majcherek) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=6559 ]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:08:16 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=6383&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed tjmajcherek@ucanr.edu(Tammy Majcherek) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=6383 Persimmon Taste Testing at the South Coast Research and Extension Center..... The South Coast Research and Extension Center openedup it gates to invited guests, the California Rare Fruit Growers Assoc.and the UCCE Master Gardeners on Friday, December 2, 2011.Attendees were treated to the first annual persimmon taste testing tobe held at the South Coast REC in Irvine. Of the approximately 125 guests, only 54 were brave enough to tasteand evaluate the “fruit of the Gods” grown at the Center....
]]> Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:28:28 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=6348&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed tjmajcherek@ucanr.edu(Tammy Majcherek) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=6348 ]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:57:30 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=6159&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed tjmajcherek@ucanr.edu(Tammy Majcherek) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=6159
]]> Thu, 04 Aug 2011 08:06:56 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5440&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed tjmajcherek@ucanr.edu(Tammy Majcherek) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5440 Have you ever taken a walk through your garden  and all of the sudden just been taken aback by the unexpected beauty of a certain plant, or collection of plants? Recently I had that very experience. Working in the landscape on a continual basis you have a tendency to be a little more critical of a plant's vigor and it's beauty. Growing in one our demonstration landscapes here at the South Coast REC are a couple of Ceanothus x pallidus 'Marie Simon', a hybrid of early 19th century French origin...
]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2011 09:24:56 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4995&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed tjmajcherek@ucanr.edu(Tammy Majcherek) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4995 This article from the Sacramento Bee sums up the UC Davis Arboretum All Stars program nicely. Read on about the criteria that is used in selecting the top 100 plants for California landscapes which use less water and require less maintenance. The inserted photos are just a few of the species being evaluated by UCCE Master Gardeners here in Orange County at the South Coast Research and Extension Center. UCD Arboretum All Stars By April Vail Fri, May 06, 2011 Sacramento Bee One of the...
]]> Fri, 27 May 2011 13:03:29 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4927&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed tjmajcherek@ucanr.edu(Tammy Majcherek) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4927 Be sure to catch Irvine Scene’s “Spring Gardening” episode airing on ICTV channel 30 in Irvine. It is also available on their website at this direct link:  http://www.cityofirvine.org/cityhall/citymanager/pio/ictv/irvine_scene.asp The video buffering on the website is a little bumpy but the sound should come through okay. This episode features UCCE Master Gardener volunteers demonstrating container planting, touring the Great Park Food & Farm Lab, giving landscape design tips; along...
]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 10:11:43 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4853&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed tjmajcherek@ucanr.edu(Tammy Majcherek) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4853 ]]> Tue, 10 May 2011 13:35:22 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4831&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed tjmajcherek@ucanr.edu(Tammy Majcherek) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4831 ]]> Thu, 05 May 2011 12:15:04 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4800&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed tjmajcherek@ucanr.edu(Tammy Majcherek) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4800