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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Visit the UC Master Gardener Gardening Education Center

Jul 1, 2026

The Gardening Education Center (GEC) is a dynamic, experimental garden where UC Master Gardeners employ environmentally sound, water-wise methods to propagate and grow a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs, pollinator plants and cover crops throughout the year. The GEC features a range of growing…
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4 glass jars of zesty peach bbq sauce on a countertop with a bowl of peaches in the background, next to a plate of chicken and basting brush
Master Food Preserver Program of San Diego County: Page

Zesty Peach BBQ Sauce

Golden orange with red flecks, this barbecue sauce not only looks amazing, but tastes out of this world. Spoon some over your chicken or fish this summer!Yield: 8 half-pint jars Prep: 45 Minutes Processing: 15 MinutesINGREDIENTS: • 6 cups finely chopped, pitted, peeled yellow peaches (about 3 lbs or 9 medium…
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sourdough starter of flour and water bubbling in a glass jar
Master Food Preserver Program of San Diego County: Page

Sourdough Starter

There’s nothing like the satisfaction that comes from making your own sourdough bread start to finish; and that means creating your own starter from scratch. With our simple directions your success is pretty much guaranteed. The ingredients couldn’t be any simpler: just flour and water. We strongly recommend…
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red watermelon with seeds cut into triangles with rinds on
Master Food Preserver Program of San Diego County: Page

Watermelon Lemonade

A refreshing and tangy lemonade celebrating summer’s bounty of watermelon.  Yield: One pitcher Prep: 10 Minutes Processing: Not required  INGREDIENTS: • 4 cups chopped watermelon • 1 ½ cups lemon juice • ½ cup granulated sugar • 6 cups cold water  INSTRUCTIONS: Prep: • Assemble and measure…
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red watermelon with seeds cut into triangles with rinds on
Master Food Preserver Program of San Diego County: Page

Zesty Watermelon Jelly

Lemon grass adds a fresh scent to this beautiful pink jelly. If you enjoy watermelon in the summertime, you’ll love this unique jelly any time of year. Yield: ~ 5 half-pint jars Prep: 30 minutes + 2 hours Processing: 10 Minutes INGREDIENTS: • 6 cups chopped watermelon (rind removed) • ½ cup white balsamic…
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UC Master Gardeners of Merced County: Article

Best Trees for the Central Valley

May 20, 2026
By Allison Plagenza
By Marc Medefind, UC Master Gardener of Merced CountyWhen’s the best time to plant a tree? It’s a great question and I always smile at the answer: “20 years ago.” The answer to the ensuing question — When’s the second best time to plant a tree?” is even better: “Today!”Right now (even today!) before the…
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Freshly harvested garlic
UC Master Food Preserver: Event

Garlic Preservation Basics: Safe Curing, Dehydrating & Pickling (Online Delivery Program)

Jun 16, 2026

Learn practical, research-based methods for preserving garlic bulbs and seasonal garlic scapes at home. In this one-hour class, participants will explore safe techniques for curing (drying), dehydrating, and pickling garlic to help extend storage life and maintain flavor and quality. Frank Voelz of…
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Lineup of preserved stone fruits in jars
UC Master Food Preserver: Event

Beyond Jam: Preserving Peaches, Plums & Apricots (Online Delivery Program)

Jun 6, 2026

Learn safe ways to preserve peaches, plums, and apricots with fruit butters, compotes, BBQ sauce, and more.Go beyond jam and discover creative, research-based ways to preserve summer stone fruit at home. In this one-hour online class, participants will explore safe methods for preserving peaches, plums, and…
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Dark-eyed Junco. Karen White
The Real Dirt: Article

Learning About Birds: The Altacal Audubon Society

May 19, 2026
If we want to instill in our children a love of nature and raise a generation that will want to protect and preserve natural places, we need to get them hooked on birds. This is the wisdom behind many of the programs at Altacal Audubon, our local chapter of the non-profit Audubon Society. Altacal was formed…
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