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"Ask a Master Food Preserver"Are you getting ready to start a food preservation project and have questions? Would you like to have a UC Master Food Preserver give a presentation or demonstration? We are available to help you plan! Please fill out our "Ask a Master Food Preserver" …
Discover how easy and effective home freezing can be in this fun, hands-on workshop focused on preparing and preserving a delicious pasta dinner from scratch. You’ll learn safe freezing techniques and tips for locking in flavor and quality—plus, you’ll create a meal in class to freeze and enjoy later…
Ready to conquer pressure canning? This essential workshop takes the fear out of safely preserving low-acid foods like soups, meats, fish, and vegetables at home. Designed for beginners and cautious canners alike, this engaging session offers expert instruction, practical tips, and a supportive…
Step into the world of home food preservation with this immersive, hands-on workshop focused on safely canning high-acid foods using the boiling water (waterbath) method.Whether you're a beginner or brushing up your skills, this premium experience offers everything you need to start confidently canning in…
Join us on an adventure into the world of dehydrating meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, and herbs—perfect for long-term storage, healthy snacking, and emergency preparedness. Uncover the secrets behind different jerky stylesSample a variety of delicious dehydrated foodsExplore and compare different types…
Be on the lookout for invasive species threatening California! While state and federal agencies actively monitor for new invasive pests, the public serves a critical role in early detection and often are the ones who find new invasive species first. During California Invasive Species Action Week …
As you’re out in the garden, do you see small, pear-shaped insects on tender buds, shoots and veggies? These are most likely aphids and damage to plants can include leaf curl, sooty mold fungus, stunted growth and transmission of viruses to other plants. Check your plants regularly and hose off aphids…
The ever-popular scented geraniums, mostly coming from South Africa, do exceptionally well in our climate. But when planted in a perennial border, many will grow 3 to 4 feet tall and can become quite leggy. An exception to this is the nutmeg-scented geranium, Pelargonium x fragrans. Reaching only 18 x 18…
