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County Record Book Competition - Books Due to Office

Event Date
Aug 18, 2026

County Record Book Competition recognizes outstanding 4-H members who have demonstrated strong project work and completed their record books with a Gold Seal at the club level.Only books receiving a Gold Seal at club judging are eligible to advance to county competition. All eligible record books must be…
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Project Leader Kick-Off

Event Date
Jul 18, 2026

Join us for the Project Leader Kick-Off, a hands-on training and planning day designed to help project leaders start the 4-H year strong. This session will provide opportunities to connect with fellow volunteers, explore county resources and opportunities, and build a successful plan for your project year…
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Tomato Marmalade

Tomato marmalade is incredibly versatile. It’s delicious spread on toast, crackers, or scones. It can also be used as a glaze for meats, a topping for grilled cheese sandwiches, or a condiment for cheese boards.Yield: ~ 9, half pint jars Prep: 90 Minutes Processing: 5 MinutesIngredients: • 3 quarts ripe…
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Tomatillo Salsa

A tasty salsa to dress tacos or enchiladas or serve with chips.Makes: ~ 5 pint jars Prep: 45 minutes Processing Time: 15 minutesINGREDIENTS: • 5 cups chopped, cored, husked tomatillos • 1 ½ cups seeded, chopped, long green chiles • ½ cup seeded, finely chopped jalapeno peppers • 4 cups chopped onion • 1 cup…
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3 lemons next to a jar of frozen lemon curd and lemon juicer with two lemon cookies on a plate with a pink background
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Lemon Curd - Canned

This tangy condiment can be used to complement either sweets or savories like ice cream, scones or muffins, cottage cheese and yogurt.Yield: ~3-4 half-pint jars Prep: 45 Minutes Processing: 15 MinutesIngredients: • 2½ cups superfine sugar • ½ cup lemon zest, freshly zested (optional) • 1 cup bottled lemon…
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Contact Us

Our LocationResource Planning and Management 1111 Franklin Street Oakland, CA 94607 Jennifer Bunge  Director Current Rate and Recharge Committe Chair Phone: (510) 987-0102  Email: jennifer.bunge@ucop.edu   
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Kokedama Workshop: Create Your Own Moss Ball Plant/Simi Valley

Event Date
Jun 27, 2026

Kokedama Workshop: Create Your Own Moss Ball Plant Discover the art of kokedama and craft a stunning Japanese moss ball planter to take home. Perfect for beginners, this class covers all materials and techniques needed to create these elegant, space-saving living sculptures. Taught by VC Master Gardeners…
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Gluten-free Sourdough Starter

Flour is the main ingredient and is especially important in making a gluten-free starter. Use a whole grain gluten-free flour like brown rice, buckwheat, sorghum or millet flour. While gluten-free flour blends can be substituted successfully in most baking recipes, they are not recommended for making…
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Western bumble bee, Bombus occidentalis. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Celebrating World Bee Day!

May 20, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Today, May 20, is World Bee Day, and time to "raise awareness on the essential role bees and other pollinators play in keeping people and the planet healthy, and on the many challenges they face today," according to the World Bee Day organizers. "We have been celebrating this day since 2018, thanks to…
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Red Pepper Jelly

If you enjoy a mild pepper jelly, this recipe should top your list. The addition of jalapeño peppers adds just the right kick, without extinguishing your taste buds.Yield: ~6 half-pint jars Prep: 15 Minutes Processing:10 MinutesIngredients: • 4 ½ cups finely chopped red bell pepper (about 4 large) • ½ cup…
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