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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Article

Preserve it! Series: Is it okay to wash canning jars in the dishwasher?

May 7, 2026
Washing and sterilizing are two different things. Is it okay to wash canning jars in the dishwasher? Sure, it’s a convenient option, especially if you have a lot of jars to clean, and it’s a good way to keep the jars hot until they’re ready to be filled and go into the canner. (And just a reminder that…
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Create a Beautiful Natural Holiday Wreath!/Oxnard Farm park

Event Date
Dec 12, 2026

Photo Credit Nicole Vanole Create a Beautiful Natural Holiday Wreath! Using items from nature, build a beautiful holiday wreath. We will provide the wreath base, wire and glue, ribbon, as well as some natural items like pine cones, acorns, and greenery. Please bring items you've  gathered …
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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Article

Preserve it! Series: Colorful Canning Jars are Not Always for Canning

May 7, 2026
Some eye-catching canning jars are inappropriate for food preservation.  If you’ve been travelling the aisles at the local crafts store or shopping online for canning supplies, you may have come across some eye-catching canning jars in vivid colors, including red, cobalt, amethyst and even black. They…
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Pumpkin Succulent Centerpiece /Oxnard Farm Park

Event Date
Oct 24, 2026

Photo Credit Nicole Vanole Pumpkin Succulent Centerpiece Join the UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County as they guide you through how to create your own 6” pumpkin succulent centerpiece that will last for months. All materials provided.Cost: $25Please sign up individually if there is more than…
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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Article

Preserve it! Series: Fill Them While They're Hot!

May 7, 2026
Canning Basics: Make sure your canning jars start hot and stay hot Canning jars should always be washed and rinsed well before being used. And while they don’t always need to be sterilized (unless the processing time is less than 10 minutes), the jars do need to be hot when filled with food, and kept…
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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Article

Preserve it! Series: Common Myths and Conceptions about Canning Jars & Lids

May 7, 2026
Canning Basics: Mason jar myths are rampant on the internet!  MYTH:  Brand new canning jars fresh out of the box are sterile and do not need to be washed. New jars are not sterile. Before use they should be checked for breakage or manufacturing defects, and then washed. In fact, jars should always…
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Drip Irrigation at Calleguas MWD

Event Date
Oct 10, 2026

Photo credit Pixabay Drip Irrigation at Calleguas MWD Learn tips, techniques and participate in a hands-on drip irrigation experience you can use in the home landscape. Taught by Ventura County Master Gardeners, sponsored by Calleguas Municipal Water DistrictDate: Saturday,…
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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Article

Preserve it! Series: Not Everything on the Internet About Mason Jars is True

May 7, 2026
Canning Basics: Busting more Mason jar myths MYTH:  Canning jars can be sterilized in the oven.  Canning jars can even be used for baking.  No and no. Canning jars are made from annealed glass and are not designed for the dry, fluctuating heat of an oven. These conditions can cause…
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Drip Irrigation at Calleguas MWD

Event Date
Sep 12, 2026

Photo Credit Pixabay Drip Irrigation at Calleguas MWDLearn tips, techniques and participate in a hands-on drip irrigation experience you can use in the home landscape. Taught by Ventura County Master Gardeners, sponsored by Calleguas Municipal Water DistrictDate: Saturday, Sept 12 ,…
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Drip Irrigation at Calleguas MWD

Event Date
Aug 8, 2026

Photo credit Pixabay Drip Irrigation at Calleguas MWDLearn tips, techniques and participate in a hands-on drip irrigation experience you can use in the home landscape. Taught by Ventura County Master Gardeners, sponsored by Calleguas Municipal Water DistrictDate: Saturday, August 8 ,…
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