Mesa Water’s OC Fair garden demonstrates conservation

The Mesa Water District has set up a demonstration garden to spotlight water-efficient landscaping and irrigation systems for patrons of the Orange County Fair during the district’s “Water-Wise Wednesdays” series.

The garden, in the Centennial Farm area at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, features drought-tolerant plants, a drip irrigation system and other features showing residents how they can reduce their outdoor water use.

Guided tours of the garden will be available from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Aug. 10. Tours are free with paid admission to the fair.

Conservation staff from Mesa Water will be available to answer questions and share water-saving tips.

Mesa Water provides service to about 110,000 people in Costa Mesa, parts of Newport Beach and some sections of unincorporated Orange County, including John Wayne Airport.

For more information about the garden, visit MesaWater.org/ocfair, email conservation@MesaWater.org or call (949) 631-1200.

The OC Fair & Event Center is at 88 Fair Drive.