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…
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…
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…
So many queens at the California Honey Festival, which ended its two-day run on Sunday, May 17.The event, held in Woodland on the Yolo County Fairgrounds, wouldn't be a festival without our participating UC Davis scientists and educators. Amina Harris, retired director of the UC Davis Honey and…
Upcoming UC Extension Events. 1Article 1: New Stem Water Potential Calculator Available Online. 2Article 2: Drip Irrigation Calculations for a Small Farm/Garden with Bed and Tree Crops 3Article 3: Unusual Winter Weather 2025-2026. 6Article 4: Quarterly Groundwater March 2026. …
Led by a Certified Master Composter of Santa Clara County, this virtual workshop unveils the art of transforming your kitchen and yard waste into black gold. Discover the secrets to creating a soil amendment that your plants will adore. Bring your questions and prepare to dig deep into the world of…
