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UC Cooperative Extension San Mateo & San Francisco Counties

Across California, the University of California's Cooperative Extension (UCCE) offices are local problem-solving centers and part of the UC Agriculture and Natural Resources Department. We are the bridge between local issues and the power of UC research. Our staff is part of the community; living and working…
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Tehama County

What is UC Cooperative Extension?The University of California's 64 Cooperative Extension (UCCE) offices are local problem-solving centers. More than 400 campus-based specialists and county-based farm, home, and youth advisors work as teams to bring the University's research-based information to…
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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Article

Preserve it! Series: Is Reusing Commercial Product Jars Wise?

May 7, 2026
Commercial product jars are not designed to be repurposed for home canning. Is it possible to reuse mayonnaise and other similar commercial product jars for home canning? Some people have done so with some success. But even though it’s technically possible, it’s really not advisable. Here’s why…
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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Article

Preserve it! Series: When and How to Sterilize Canning Jars

May 7, 2026
It's not always necessary to sterilize jars before canning.When canning, sterilizing jars is essential only when processing times are less than 10 minutes. For processing times of 10 minutes or more, pre-sterilization is not required – the jars become sterilized during processing. Can you pre-sterilize…
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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Article

Preserve it! Series: Jar Breakage is Shocking, but Avoidable

May 7, 2026
Canning Basics: Thermal shock and how to prevent it. There are many reasons that canning jars can break during the canning process.  One common cause for jar breakage is thermal shock, caused by a temperature differential between hot and cold. The break is characterized by a crack that runs around…
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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Article

Preserve it! Series: Cook Red Kidney Beans Safely to Destroy Toxicity

May 7, 2026
Cook them properly and not in a slow cooker! Red kidney beans are a healthy food – unless they’re not cooked properly. They contain a compound (“PHA”), found in many types of beans, and at especially high levels in red kidney beans. PHA can be toxic at high levels; in fact, consuming only 4 or 5 raw or…
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Strawberries and Caneberries: Article

AgAlert - Nice Overview of the Start of the CA Strawberry Season

May 7, 2026
By Mark P Bolda
I've been included in a very nice article written by Robert McCarthy of AgAlert, who includes my, along with a who's who of the industry, comments describing the unusually early start to our strawberry year, not only in the Watsonville-Salinas axis, but also Oxnard and Santa Maria. Volume is way up, but the…
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Airplants
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

STDG All About Air Plants - Terrific Tillandsias - Sunnyvale

Jun 13, 2026

All the rage right now, Tillandsias, commonly called “air plants,” are showing up in trendy plant shops, your local nursery, and your favorite internet platform. Maybe you even got one as a gift, and aren’t sure how to keep it alive! They are unusual, graceful, enchanting plants that can be enjoyed in your…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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Iris at MCP, Barry Hoffman
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

GDG Discover the Magic of Irises - San Jose

Jul 19, 2026

Discover the Magic of IrisesTransform your garden into a canvas of color! Join us for a captivating workshop on growing irises, the stunning, easy-to-care-for flowers that absolutely thrive in the Santa Clara Valley. These resilient beauties come in a spectacular rainbow of colors, from soft pastels to…
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Bright orange monkey flowers in full bloom
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

MCP California Native Plant Sale - San Jose

Jun 20, 2026

Add easy-to-grow and low-water California native plants to your yard. Master Gardeners will be happy to answer questions about these plants for you.Please note:Participants should wear closed-toed shoes, layered clothing, and a hat, as the class is held outdoors.Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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Succulent Arrangements for Sun, Laura Balaoro
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

MCP California Native and Succulent Sale - San Jose

May 16, 2026

Add to the beauty of your yard with California native plants or succulents. Master Gardeners will also answer questions about these plants for you.Succulents: The perfect time to pick up your summer succulents to beautify your yard, patio, or home. Plants start at only $5Native Plants: Last chance to buy…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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succulent 9, Judy Hecht
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

MCP Succulent Open House & Sale - San Jose

Jun 27, 2026

Monthly Succulent Sale! 4-inch pots $5.00 6-inch pots $10.00Succulent Samplers $6.00We’ll have a lot of beautiful succulent arrangements! Come and see what's new!Please note:Participants should wear closed-toed shoes, layered clothing, and a hat, as the class is held outdoors.Please arrive 15 minutes…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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