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Master Food Preserver Program of San Diego County: Event

Growing and Preserving Herbs

Mar 21, 2026

Growing & Preserving Herbs: From Garden to Pantry 1 PM to 3 PM. $35 fee. Limit: 18 participants. UC Master Gardeners and UC Master Food Preservers pair up to explain how to grow culinary herbs and preserve their flavor all year long. They’ll cover simple techniques for growing, harvesting,…
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Pollinators in Action: The Hidden Heroes of Our Ecosystems/Ojai

May 16, 2026

Pollinators in Action: The Hidden Heroes of Our EcosystemsPhoto credit PixabayJoin the VC Master Gardeners and Anna Howell, Entomologist, for this timely class. Discover the vital role bees, butterflies, birds, and other pollinators play in maintaining biodiversity and food security, and learn how to…
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Master Food Preserver Program of San Diego County: Event

Blueberries - From Bush to Jar

Mar 21, 2026

Blueberries: From Bush to Jar 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. $35 fee. Limit: 18 participants. Get ready for a fun, hands-on workshop that takes you from backyard berries to beautiful jam! UC Master Gardeners kick things off by sharing tips to growing blueberries here in sunny San Diego. Then UC Master Food…
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Master Food Preserver Program of San Diego County: Event

Emergency Preparedness

Mar 19, 2026

Join us for a workshop series presented by the UC Master Food Preserver Program. These workshops will help you learn how to safely preserve food at home and how to be more sustainable by reducing food waste.Emergency Preparedness can never start too soon. Learn how about food and water storage for…
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Master Food Preserver Program of San Diego County: Event

Principles and Methods of Food Preservation

Feb 19, 2026

Join us for a workshop series presented by the UC Master Food Preserver Program. These workshops will help you learn how to safely preserve food at home and how to be more sustainable by reducing food waste.Principles and methods of food preservation will cover dehydration, canning, pickling, and…
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Master Food Preserver Program of San Diego County: Event

The Basics of Food Spoilage and Preservation

Jan 15, 2026

Join us for a workshop series presented by the UC Master Food Preserver program. These workshops will help you learn how to safely preserve food at home and how to be more sustainable by reducing food waste. The Basics of Food Spoilage and Preservation will include cold refrigeration, freezing, and…
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Master Food Preserver Program of San Diego County: Event

Blueberry Bliss - Workshop

Feb 22, 2026

Blueberry Bliss: Jam & Shrub Workshop Dive into a burst of berry magic taught by UC Master Food Preservers! In this hands-on flavor-packed workshop, you’ll whip up a luscious Blueberry Lavender Jam using a water bath canner — perfect for beginners who want to learn safe, simple preserving. Then we…
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UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Event

Rose Pruning

Jan 24, 2026

SOLANO COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS WILL TEACH:*types or roses*tools for the job*pruning bushes/trees/climbers*common diseases & their Management*rose fertilizers Photo courtesy of Coleur from Pixabay    
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UC Master Food Preserver: Article

Does Your Food Preservation Recipe Need an Altitude Adjustment? (January 2026)

January 14, 2026
By Travis R Alexander
Maria Giovanni, UC Master Food Preserver Online Program Volunteer California has a diverse landscape, with altitudes ranging from 280 feet below sea level (Death Valley) to 14,500 feet (Mt. Whitney). The location of your kitchen is an important consideration in home food preservation. The first step is…
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