Nutrition & Health

La investigación del Instituto de Políticas de Nutrición (NPI) ofrece evidencia importante que tiene influencia en los programas de nutrición federales, estatales y locales. Desde 2014, NPI ha contribuido a varios logros de programas y políticas.

Fall Garden Fair herbs descriptions. There are many herbs that grow well or even grow best in the cool season in Santa Clara County. Fall is also a great time to plant perennial herbs because it lets them get well established over our rainy season. Listed below are the herb seedlings that we will be offering.

When to plant: January to early February Harvest window: August to October, depending on variety Fertilization: Nitrogen in spring, additional applications based on tree age, health, and soil quality Prune in early winter (December to January)

Onions can be divided into two categories: strong-flavored ones that store well and mild, sweet ones that don’t last long in storage. There are yellow, white, and red varieties in both categories.

Leeks are members of the Allium family that do not form bulbs like their onion and garlic relatives. Instead, they develop a 6 to 10 inch edible stem that can be up to 3 inches diameter.

Caribbean Peach Chutney This chutney has a mellow flavor that is reminiscent of the Caribbean islands. Chutneys are a great compliment to meat, poultry, and fish. Delicious on sandwiches, maybe a dollop on curried rice.

Planted in late spring, grown in summer, harvested in fall, then stored during winter, winter squash occupies a unique niche in the home garden. This member of the Cucurbitaceae (cucumber or gourd) family includes many species and varieties, some familiar, many colorful with unusual shapes.

Peas are cool-season, frost-hardy plants well-suited to winter and spring vegetable gardens in Sonoma County.

Carrots have been a staple food for centuries in Europe, Africa, and Asia for their easy care, nutritive value, and versatility in food preparation. Their rainbow of colors attracts gardeners today, a feature popular with children for snacking and growing in school and home gardens.

Explore garden safety tips for when wildfire ash comes to your garden. Learn about potential hazards, safe cleanup practices, and scientific risk assessments.