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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Creative Miku

May 18, 2026
By Mike Gunther
 Be all creative Grow plants never grown before Plant outside the box 
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Santa Clara County Cooperative Extension: Event

Composting Basics Workshop, San Jose

Jul 11, 2026

Learn the art and science behind composting from a local Certified Master Composter. Learn about the importance of managing your organic waste (food scraps and yard trimmings) at home. As the drought worsens and the climate warms, home-based waste management has never been more relevant. With wide reaching…
Santa Clara County Cooperative Extension
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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Nuts!

May 30, 2026

Program: Can you grow Nuts in Marin? Some think nuts are tough to crack. Come learn about the dos and don’ts of growing these nutritious, delicious snacks in our area. Learn about the six most popular nuts, their attributes and how to grow and store them. We’re nuts about nuts!Speakers: Keri Pon has been a…
UC Marin Master Gardeners
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UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin: Article

Central Sierra: Chard Growing Instructions

May 18, 2026
Eaten raw as a young leafy green, or sautéed as a mature stem & leaf, Chard is an easy-to-grow vegetable that is among the most versatile. It’s also known as Swiss Chard (though the plant originated in the Mediterranean.)  Growing in the rainbow-colors available adds a visual pop to any vegetable …
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Master Food Preserver Program of San Diego County: Page

Zucchini Pineapple

Out of ideas for how to use all that zucchini coming out of the garden? This is a great way to preserve homegrown zucchini and a lovely complement to any summer barbecue menu.  Yield: ~ 8 to 9 pint jars Prep: 15 Minutes Processing: 15 Minutes  Ingredients: • 4 quarts cubed or shredded zucchini • 46…
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two ball mason jars containing carrot cake jam tied with twine sitting on top of a printed recipe page
Master Food Preserver Program of San Diego County: Page

Carrot Cake Jam

Sweetened with crushed pineapple and spices, this sunny fall jam tastes just like carrot cake. It makes a perfect gift for any occasion. Yield: 6 half-pint jars Prep: 40 Minutes Processing: 10 Minutes Ingredients: • 1 ½ cups finely grated, peeled carrots • 1 ½ cups chopped, cored, peeled pears • 1 ¾ cups…
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a jar of sliced jalapenos sits on a cutting board surrounded by shredded red cabbage, lime wedges, bowl of salt, sliced radishes, halved avocados, and tortillas
Master Food Preserver Program of San Diego County: Page

Candied Jalapeños

These candied jalapeños deliver a real punch of sweet heat. Outstanding on sandwiches, nachos, in tacos and topping chili. These will become a pantry staple! Yield: ~ 4 pint jars Prep: 25 Minutes Processing: 15 Minutes Ingredients: • 3 cups vinegar, apple cider or white (5% acidity) • 2 tsp salt • 4 cups…
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UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin: Article

Central Sierra: Lettuce Growing Instructions

May 18, 2026
Lettuce is a very popular vegetable, and can be grown spring through fall in the Tahoe Basin.  Lettuces come in a wide variety of reds and greens and can add a beautiful element to an edible garden.  Many varieties can be harvested on an as-needed basis, making for a very convenient source of fresh…
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UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin: Article

Central Sierra: Bugs Are Incredible!

May 18, 2026
Introducing the good, the bad, and the ugly by UC Master Gardener of Lake Tahoe Basin, Bonnie TurnbullBugs. ICK! Annoying flits circling your eyes. That tickle on your skin after dark.  The whine of a mosquito. Stingers.  Okay.  I agree--to a point. Who could love a mosquito--an insect…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Demonstration Garden Showcases Growing Manzanita in Ceramic Pots

May 18, 2026
Article and photo by Laurie Meyerpeter, UC Master Gardener of Placer County Can California native plants be successfully grown in containers? The answer is a resounding YES! One area of the UC Master Gardeners of Placer County Demonstration Garden has different California native plants…
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