Join UC Cooperative Extension for a practical, in-person training focused on improving nitrogen management in row crops. The agenda and speakers are the same for both events, so choose the location that works best for you!
Blog by Patti BrantleyFor a while, we observe the garden and it’s quiet. Not empty, just quiet. As you look out your window or walk through, you don’t see any changes. Gardeners are used to change. We want it. We embrace it. But for a while, there is just stillness.Until one day, something is different…
Question: My shade trees have dropped a lot of leaves in my yard. Is there anything I can do with them besides put them in the street for pickup?
Answer: As you probably know, when you leave your leaves on the street, the county picks them up, shreds the material and puts it through a composting process…
Question: I want to start a vegetable garden. What do I do?
Answer: Starting a vegetable garden is one of the most rewarding gardening projects you can take on. There is something special about eating fresh vegetables that you grow yourself right out of your own backyard. It can also be a great…
Salsa and pepper jelly are very popular products for canning. They are great for a quick appetizer, are very portable, and make great gifts. Let us show you how to preserve these products safely. In this class we will show basic boiling water canning methods, and provide some great, tested recipes to get you…
Join us as we pickling both vegetables and fruits using both water bath canned and refrigerator pickles. Condiments will also be discussed in this class to add that special touch for BBQ and sandwich season. This class is suitable for beginners and advanced.
Marketing meat in 2026 is a little different than it was just a couple years back. The meat space is getting crowded and folks’ attention spans even shorter. Options are seemingly limitless, with a proliferation of craft brands and consolidated ones. How do you stand out in a crowded meat space?Join the…
Marketing meat in 2026 is a little different than it was just a couple years back. The meat space is getting crowded and folks’ attention spans even shorter. Options are seemingly limitless, with a proliferation of craft brands and consolidated ones. How do you stand out in a crowded meat space?Join the…
This free online class, taught by the UC Master Food Preservers Online Delivery Program, focuses on food safety principles and practical techniques for making marmalade at home.You’ll learn how different citrus varieties, such as oranges, lemons, and grapefruit, affect flavor, texture, and finished marmalade…
