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The South Orange County chapter of California Rare Fruit Growers (CRFG) is hosting a free plant cutting and scion wood sharing event on Saturday February 8, 2025, from 10:30 am until approximately Noon. This meeting will be held at the Irvine Great Park, Farm + Food Lab. It is near the big orange balloon.This will include an "Anything Garden Related" exchange. Bring cuttings of known varieties (except citrus or those under current patent) of fruit trees, grapes, blueberries or other plants.)
You can also bring gardening items you no longer need i.e. books, sprinkler fittings, chemicals, old tools, pots (whatever you have that is still good, but you were hoping it could be of use eventually, but you probably will never use)...
Attendees get (while supplies last)
5 nursery type pots, seed packets, 1 white food grade buckets with lid. PreRegistered get 2.5 gallons of mealworm frass, Register for Saturday's event at: https://southoccrfg.org/exchange-event/
Several nurseries and gardening businesses will have tables, so it is recommended to bring some cash if interested.
Ricardo's Nursery in Long Beach - Rare and unusual fruit varieties.
Someone selling Ollas
We have confirmation that CDFA staff and CDFA SCIENTISTS will have a booth.(CDFA = California Department of Food and Agriculture) Great time to ask questions
Attendees can learn about IMPORTANT current information on Citrus diseases, Fruit Fly infestation, pests, and quarantines. It is very important to understand what is going on. You may think that Southern California is unaffected by Citrus pests or diseases. You would be mistaken. Have you noticed the difference in commercial Orange Juice now vs. 15 years ago?
There is a current outbreak of a fruit fly in Southern California. The fly destroys all the fruit on your trees time.
We anticipate some representatives of the media to attend. Note to media representatives - This will be a great opportunity to meet influential people from the CDFA. plus Media Representative's get 2.5 gallon container of Mealworm frass.
Instructions for preparing plant cuttings for donation is on our website
Volunteers needed. For directions, search with Google maps for Irvine Great Park, Farm + Food Lab
Jan 18-Feb 8 (Sat), Any time. Volunteers needed to help prepare for the Scion wood related events. Helping with various tasks related to scionwood exchange. https://southoccrfg.org/volunteer-resources
Grafting demonstration workshop meetings. Free form meetings Discussing what scionwood is, and best practices to pick and store it., show different options on grafting. https://southoccrfg.org/monthly-meeting/Feb 8 (Sat), 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Annual Chapter Scionwood/Anything Exchange. You are encouraged to bring garden-related items such as cuttings, seeds, unneeded pots, books, or tools to share with fellow attendees. Register to receive updates and information as the event date approaches. Feb 8 (Sat), 12:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Grafting demonstration meeting and workshop. Discussing what scionwood is, and best practices to pick and store it., show different options on grafting. https://southoccrfg.org/exchange-event/Location for events Orange County Great Park Farm + Food Lab, 8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine
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Orange County Farm and Food Lab, East Irvine, United States
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