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Este curso en lnea es una forma divertida e interactiva de conocer las ltimas recomendaciones sobre bebidas saludables para nios y ayudar a los proveedores de cuidado infantil a cumplir con los requisitos de la Ley de Bebidas Saludables en Cuidado Infantil de California (AB 2084).
Contribute to your community. Every year UCCE Master Food Preserver volunteers contribute several thousand hours of educational service helping keep our community safe and healthy. Enjoy working together with a great group of food enthusiasts. Gain excellent knowledge about preserving fresh produce.
Broccoli, a member of the Brassicaceae (cabbage) family, has been under cultivation in Europe for centuries, but it wasnt until It was the 1920s that it was planted as a commercial crop in California where it is now grown nearly exclusively. In home gardens, broccoli is grown as a cool weather crop.
Edible gardens are a world unto themselves in the landscape. There are many strategies unique to vegetable gardens that extend growing times, keep the garden healthy, and maximize crop yields. Here's a cheat sheet of common edible garden lingo and strategies.
Top tips for a successful vegetable garden: Choose a flat, sunny location with well-drained soil. Vegetables need at a minimum of 6–8 hours of sun. Full sun is best. Prepare your soil well before you plant. Thoroughly remove all weeds, dig to loosen the soil, and amend with compost and fertilizer as needed…
Transplant or direct seed in May to June.
For best results, wait until daytime temperatures are regularly over 75°F and soil temperature is over 65°F.
If growing your own seedlings, start the seeds 4 weeks before you want to plant
When/how to plant: Late fall through winter, using 2–3 year old plants.
Blueberries require acidic soil; a soil test will help determine how much to acidify your soil. Be sure the soil has a pH between 4.5 and 6.5. If it's a clay soil, use organic matter to amend the soil, preferably peat moss. Oregon State…
Outdoor activities in 4-H range from science projects such as rocketry and astronomy, to shooting sports, sports and gardening. Many counties offer outdoor exploration projects to take advantage of learning in the diverse outdoor landscape in California.
