Core Skills: Apple Butter & Dehydrated Apple Rings is the first class in the Apples All Year series from the University of California Master Food Preservers. This free, live online class introduces safe, research-based ways to preserve apples at home using USDA- and UC-approved recipes.Learn how to turn…
Something crunchy this way comes… 🎃This Halloween season, we invite you to embrace the practical magic of home food preservation and delve into the art of quick refrigerator pickles.Spooky Fridge Pickles: Eye of Newt Cukes, Cauliflower Brains & Cauldron Carrots is a free, live online class presented by…
A growing number of invasive pests are threatening our oak, sycamore, maple, and ash trees, even edible favorites like avocado are at risk. When trees are under attack, the first signs of trouble are easy to miss which can be detrimental to a tree’s health. It is important to monitor your trees regularly for…
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties invite our local community to join us to learn regenerative soil techniques that you can add to your gardening bag of tricks.Growing healthy soil helps the home gardener grow vibrant veggies and herbs, bountiful fruit trees and gorgeous flowers.We…
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties
The internet abounds with information on gardening and is ripe with garden tips—but not all of these hold up under scientific scrutiny. Thanks to research from the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR), we can separate fact from fiction and help your garden thrive with evidence…
A week ago, it felt like fall would never arrive. But sure enough, the days have shortened, the temperature has cooled, and fall is finally here. So that means, it's time for a Fall Cleanup! A little effort now results in less garden work in the winter and early spring. Plus, your garden will look more…
Have you ever wondered what bumble bees are thinking?Yes?Well, you won't want to miss this UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology seminar by UC Davis bee researcher Felicity Muth.Muth--yes, she's the one who wrote that wonderful children's book, "Am I Even a Bee?"--will present a seminar on …
