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Low Water Solutions at Roger’s Gardens

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By Greer Wylder
April 02, 2015

Now that Governor Brown declared a mandatory 25% water conservation for California, many are wondering how that will also impact their gardens. Roger’s Gardens in Newport Beach is here to the rescue to help provide solutions to using less water while still having beautiful gardens. Roger’s is a leader on removing lawns, improving irrigation system, replacing thirsty plants with Cal Friendly low water plants, they also offer a multi-faceted public water education program, and much more.  Nearly ten years ago, Roger’s landscape was converted to low-water California Friendly plants and converted to weather sensitive SMART irrigation methods, low-volume spray heads, zero-runoff irrigation…

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Easter aboard the Queen Mary

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By Greer Wylder
April 01, 2015

You can spend Easter Sunday aboard the Queen Mary with fun activities and brunch for the whole family. The Queen Mary’s award-winning Champagne Sunday Brunch served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. will feature an enhanced holiday menu accompanied by a festive candy and dessert bar. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for a special family photo-op. You can enjoy complimentary an afternoon on the picturesque Verandah Deck that includes a prize-filled Easter Egg Hunt, Easter animal petting zoo, face painting station and traditional backyard games. There will be more that one thousand Easter eggs filled with Easter surprises…

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Valenza Chocolatier Easter Collection

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By Greer Wylder
March 31, 2015

Our favorite local Master Chocolatier Amy Jo Valenza-Pedone just launched her Valenza Chocolatier Easter Collection featuring true chocolate artistry in different size eggs. Valenza Chocolatier also offers gift-wrapped boxes of award-winning caramellos and vegan-friendly stuffed figs. The collection is built around Amy Jo's childhood memories, Italian traditions and finished with beautiful pastel color design. And to make her collection more accessible for the holiday, there will two Valenza Chocolatier Easter Pop-Up Shops; on Wednesday, April 1 at The Hood MRKT (within The Hood Kitchen Space in Costa Mesa) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and on Saturday, April 4 at Honor Roll…

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SOCO Uncorked 2015: An Indulgent Food and Wine Pairing Experience

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By Greer Wylder
March 30, 2015

Whether you’re an aspiring foodie or culinary master, SOCO Collection is Orange County’s favorite dining destination for gourmet cuisine, tasty snacks, and everything in between! On Thursday, April 16, SOCO and The OC Mix’s award-winning eateries are joining forces for the first time ever in a one night-only food and wine tasting extravaganza: SOCO Uncorked. Tickets are available online for $80, and a percentage of each ticket purchase will benefit Project Hope Alliance and their mission to end cycle of homelessness for Orange County families. For a more exclusive experience, VIP tickets are available for $120, which includes general admission plus a pre-tasting…

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Walk For Wishes

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By Greer Wylder
March 30, 2015

Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire will host its Walk For Wishes event on Saturday, April 18 at the Orange County Great Park in Irvine. This family- friendly event starts at 7:30 a.m. and is a celebration of past, present and future wish kids. Walk For Wishes includes a spirited one-mile walk along the new route through the park, along with music, food and live entertainment. Participants can also experience the World of Wishes festival which features each type of wish experience: I wish to have, I wish to go, I wish to be and I wish to meet. …

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