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Workshops and Special Events: Sierra Foothill Native Plant Series #1 - Native Plants: The Big Picture April 4, 2026, 10:00am - noonGrass Valley Vets Hall, 255 S. Auburn Street, Grass ValleyAs an introduction to concepts, we’ll cover throughout our native-plant series, learn how to achieve both…
This free online class, taught by the UC Master Food Preservers Online Delivery Program, focuses on food safety principles and practical techniques for preserving food through dehydration.You’ll learn how different drying approaches, including:Solar dryingOpen-air dryingMicrowave dryingForced-air drying …
By Carolyn Borden, UC Master Gardener of Placer CountyMost home gardeners rely on the convenience of nearby nursery centers to select non-native plants from all over the world for planting and to purchase gardening tools, irrigation supplies, fertilizer, and pesticide. Modern gardens often focus on space…
On this page, you will find tips and resources to help you complete your 24-hour food and drink recall.If you have questions or need more help, we encourage you to email the research team at schoolmealsstudy@ucanr.edu.Table of ContentsOverviewTipsMore ResourcesFrequently Asked QuestionsStep-by-Step…
In the hills surrounding many of the avocado orchards in southern California are oaks. Even in the middle of orchards, and not only in avocados, but also some citrus orchards. These iconic trees are at risk from a killer pest - Goldspotted Oak Borer. Goldspotted Oak Borer (GSOB) …
Espaliering fruit trees sounds like one of those old-world gardening skills best left to experts with perfect hedges and lots of free time. In reality, it’s far more approachable and forgiving than most people expect. At its core, espaliering simply means training a tree to grow flat along a wall, fence, or…
