Archive Nut, Prune and Olive Programs

by Jerry TecklinOaks ‘n Folks – Volume 5, Issue 1 – June, 1990IntroductionBlue oak acorns readily germinate once they fall from the tree. Unlike some acorns, such as the black oaks which require a cool, moist resting period to trigger germination, blue oak acorns can start sprouting the initial…

IntroductionOak trees are an important California natural resource, but in many areas they are not regenerating naturally. In addition, clearing land for economic reasons is reducing existing stands in many locations.Artificially regenerating oaks is one way to help conserve this important natural resource…

 by Sherida Phibbs, UCCE Master Food PreserverWhen you meet Maricarmen Anaya-Rodriguez, her enthusiasm for food preservation and community connection shines through immediately. Since becoming a UC Master Food Preserver in 2018, she has been dedicated to learning and sharing safe, research-based…

By Paul F. StarrsOaks ‘n Folks – Volume 18, Issue 1 – February 2002 The value of oaks for a diverse suite of uses and advantages, only some of which are cash producing, has been recognized in other parts of the United States and the world on both public and private land. For those of us resident in…

by Kat M. AndersonOaks ‘n Folks – Volume 19, Issue 1 – February 2003 The vast body of traditional ecological knowledge, which has permitted the adaptive success of large human populations and the maintenance of tremendous biological diversity for more than a hundred centuries, could be used to improve…

 Let's think about eggs differently! Fluctuating egg prices and supply issues make it appealing to pick up an extra dozen or two, when available, but how long will they keep? According to the United States Department of Agriculture (2019), eggs can be safely preserved in the refrigerator…