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Learning Garden Workshop - Cut Flower Arranging & Posy Posing

Aug 15, 2026

August 15 – Cut Flower Arranging & Posy Making 💐Learn how to turn fresh garden blooms into beautiful arrangements! Join us for a hands-on workshop featuring simple flower arranging techniques and charming posy making.📅 Saturday, August 15 ⏰ 9:00–10:00 AM 📍 UC Master Gardener Learning Garden, Yuba-Sutter…
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Learning Garden Workshop - Tomato Tasting & Peppers The Hot Topic

Jul 18, 2026

July 18 – Tomato Tasting & Peppers: The Hot Topic 🌶️🍅Do you love garden-fresh tomatoes and peppers? Join the UC Master Gardeners for a fun morning of tasting, learning, and discovering what makes these summer favorites shine!📅 Saturday, July 18 ⏰ 9:00–10:00 AM 📍 UC Master Gardener Learning Garden, Yuba…
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Davrina Rianda
Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

NPI welcomes Davrina Rianda as new Assistant Project Scientist

July 6, 2026
 Davrina Rianda joined the Nutrition Policy Institute at the University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources on July 1, 2026 as a postdoctoral scholar and Assistant Project Scientist. Davrina graduated with her PhD in Nutritional Biology from UC Davis in June, with an emphasis in global…
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UC Master Gardeners of Amador County: Event

Central Sierra: Fruit Tree Pruning (Jackson)

Sep 12, 2026

Late summer and early fall, after harvest, is a perfect time for pruning your fruit trees. Yes, traditional wisdom says to prune in the winter when the trees are dormant, but it can be REALLY cold then so late summer pruning may be much more comfortable. Our Master Gardener experts will provide a hands-on…
UC Master Gardeners of Amador County
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UC Master Gardeners of Amador County: Event

Central Sierra: Soils (Jackson)

Aug 29, 2026

Soil is the foundation of a successful, productive garden and flourishing landscape plants.  Healthy plants need healthy soil!Soil types vary greatly in the Amador County foothills, even within the same neighborhood.  It’s important to get to know your soil.  Join us for discussion, activities…
UC Master Gardeners of Amador County
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UC Master Gardeners of Amador County: Event

Central Sierra: Planting Your Fall & Winter Garden (Jackson)

Aug 15, 2026

Fall is just around the corner! Now is a great time to think about the next season in your garden. Topics will include:·       Fall, Winter, to Early Spring Gardening in Amador County·       Caring for and Developing your Soil·   …
UC Master Gardeners of Amador County
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Image of a grandma, dad, and young child preparing a meal together in a home setting. Credit: USDA.
Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Having fruits and vegetables and limiting sugar-sweetened beverages in children’s homes can lead to improved child diet quality

July 6, 2026
Overall child diet quality in the U.S. is low compared to national recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. A recent study suggests more availability of fruits and vegetables and less availability of sugar-sweetened beverages in children's homes is associated with better dietary intakes…
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