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UC Master Gardener volunteers are not only educators but are life-long learners who regularly engage in growing their skills and gardening knowledge.

March is a great time to begin eating the many types of greenery that emerge in Springtime. Chard, often called Swiss chard or rainbow chard depending on the color of the plant stems, is a versatile ingredient to include in meals this month.

The CalFresh Healthy Living program is working hard to support Central Sierra communities and schools virtually during this time of social distancing. Explore the resources below for ideas to keep learning and stay active while at home.

The long, lazy days of summer just beg us to come outside and play in the garden. Although there are just four chores per month in this article, it is easy to find more to do as we spend extra time outside.

Below is the latest Information from the CDC on Food Safety and COVID-19, as of 3/23/2020. More resources for food safety, food storage, and cooking are available on the Central Sierra COVID-19 Community Resources page.

Plant viruses are very tiny unliving particles.

Trees: Lemons. Meyer Lemons (Citrus limon 'Meyer Improved') are originally from China and are a cross between a lemon and mandarin orange. This is a dwarf lemon tree that grows between 6-10 feet tall and is ideal for the home garden producing somewhat less tart lemons nearly year round.

Yes, it's summer time; time for simple, easy living. I know we've been in the kitchen more than ever these last few months and you might need some new go-to ideas for the long hot days ahead. The spaghetti salad is a great make-ahead recipe that serves a crowd.

Turf wasn't always a predominant landscape component in the United States. Scott's, the business that has sold grass seed for over 130 years, began publishing a popular newsletter back in the 1920's called Lawn Care .

Soft green leaves and delicate flower heads celebrate spring and renewal. Now is the time to renew gardens and home landscapes. One chore per week, just four per month, will keep a garden going.