Workshop: Healthy soil is the key to growing healthy plants, but what is healthy soil? How do you know if you have it? With some hands-on demonstrations, we will also discuss soil texture, porosity and movement of air, water and nutrients in soil.Presenter Bio: MJ Brovold is a UC Certified Master Gardener…
Mix and match your favorite berries to create your own unique version of our Mixed Berry Jamrecipe. See serving suggestions below for unique ways to spice this up and serve it.Makes: ~ 6 half-pint jars Prep: 30 Minutes Processing Time: 10 MinutesINGREDIENTS: • 4 cups crushed berries, mix and match your…
4-H Club Leader Meeting In Person with a Zoom Option AvailableJoin us for a 4-H Club Leader Meeting to connect, collaborate, and stay informed about important updates, resources, and upcoming opportunities for our 4-H members and clubs.When: May 27th 6:00-7:00pmWhere: UCCE Calaveras Office 423 St…
Weather Events Exacerbate Herbicide Injury to Peppers in California’s Low Desert Growing ConditionIris Yellow Spot Virus (IYSV) Detected in Imperial Valley Onion FieldsDeficit Irrigation in Alfalfa Reduces Crop Water Use by 40 to 50 Percent During SummerEvaluation of Bromoxynil Herbicide for Late Season Weed…
There is nothing more decadent than fresh, homemade mozzarella!Makes: ~ 4, 2-3” cheese balls Prep: 30 minutes set up + 30 Minutes to create & stretch cheeseINGREDIENTS: • 1 Gal whole milk, as fresh as possible (pasteurized but NOT ultra-pasteurized) • ¼ tsp liquid rennet mixed into ¼ c cool water …
County Record Book Competition recognizes 4-H members for excellence in completing their project and leadership records over the program year. To be eligible, record books must have been submitted to the county office by 8/18/2026.Submitted books are reviewed at the county level for completeness, accuracy,…
A former horseshoe pit at the county fairgrounds has been transformed into the Sutter-Yuba Learning Garden, a community space for growing food, teaching gardening skills and bringing volunteers and residents together. Over the past eight years, the Learning Garden, led by the UC Master Gardener Program of…
Sweet strawberries and bright lemons come together in this sunny marmalade, creating a perfect balance of fruity sweetness and citrusy tang. Spread it on toast, swirl it into yogurt, or spoon it over desserts for a taste of summer in every bite.Yield: ~ 7, half pint jars Prep: 30 Minutes Processing: 10…
