We teach safe home food preservation methods in local communities through public classes and workshops, hands-on demonstrations, participation in county fairs, content contributions to websites and blogs, and in print and digital media.
Master Gardeners are community members who have been trained under the direction of the University of California Cooperative Extension. Each volunteer has completed more than 50 hours of formal classroom training.
Monterey County is recognized as the Salad Bowl of the World. Its temperate climate, rich soils, and unparalleled infrastructure make this the ideal growing area for cool season vegetables, wine grapes, strawberries and flowers.
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UC Master Gardeners of Tuolumne CountyFind answers to your home gardening questions, including plant and pest problems. When the garden is not open, home gardening assistance is offered by UC Master Gardeners through the help line at: 209-533-5912. The public may leave a message regarding a…
4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning citizenship, leadership and life skills. All 4-H programs offer opportunities for youth to learn by doing with hands-on activities.
As a True 4-H member, I pledge: My Head to Clearer Thinking My Heart to Greater Loyalty My Hands to Larger Service My Health to Better Living For My Club, My Community, My Country, And My World.
Volunteers will be trained on the 4-H Thriving Model and this kickoff event covers several topics designed to enhance your role as a project leader. Lunch will be provided for registered attendants. This is not a required training but a great way to learn more about 4-H and connect with other…
"If you want to find the native bees, look for native plants and vice versa. If you want to save the native bees, save the native plants."So said native bee conservationist and native bee photographer Krystle Hickman, author of The ABCs of California's Native Bees when she addressed a recent Bohart…
Please find the attached document to provide the previous week’s estimated water use report in terms of evapotranspiration for almonds, peaches, walnuts, established vineyard, alfalfa, and pasture in Stanislaus County. This report may be used as a guide in your irrigation schedule for the…
Give your favorite garden tools the care they deserve—and they’ll return the favor all season long. Join UC Master Gardener of San Diego County DeLayne Harmon for an inspiring, hands-on Garden Tool Care Workshop where you’ll learn simple daily habits and seasonal tune-ups that keep tools clean, sharp, rust…
2025 Trial Results and Management RecommendationsUC Cooperative Extension | Imperial, Riverside, and San Diego CountiesPowdery mildew, caused by the fungus Erysiphe necator, remains one of the most economically important diseases affecting vineyards worldwide. Under favorable environmental conditions and…
AsisTel es un servicio gratuito, conveniente y disponible las 24 horas al da, en ingls y espaol, que la Universidad de California brinda a travs de un sitio Web y de telemensajes con informacin prctica y relevante que cubre una variedad de temas de inters.
I continue to be a believer in shade cloth for gardens in Owens Valley.My unimpressive garden (pictured, unfortunately) has been a disaster this year. After a wave of cutworms decimated most of the garden, a ground squirrel decided that my jalapeños would be a nice snack. Then it got hot. Really hot.My…
On June 3rd, New World screwworm (NWS) was detected in a 3 month calf in Zavala County, Texas. NWS is a serious pest that affects livestock, pets, wildlife, and less commonly, people and birds. NWS larvae (maggots) burrow into the flesh of living animals, causing serious damage and economic losses to…
Feed Me, Seymour: all about predatory plants!Join UC Master Gardeners for a delicious look at the amazing world of carnivorous plants, focusing on how and why these beautiful hunters catch their meals. We'll dive into the coolest species and what makes them so unique!
