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Make your own turkey broth from your holiday turkey. In this hands-on pressure canning class, you will bring in your homemade turkey broth (we provide a recipe) and we will help you can it. This class is suitable for beginners and advanced food preservers.   

It takes a lot of water, fertilizer, and time to maintain a lush green lawn. Learn how and what to replace your lawn with to improve your soil, reduce your water use and provide habitat for native plants and animals. Join Master Gardener volunteers as we share tips and techniques for removing and…

One of the easiest and most beneficial ways to ensure seasonal color in your garden is to include California Native Plants. Join Master Gardener volunteers as we share ideas for using native plants to provide year-round color in your garden.

A few artfully arranged plants tucked into containers or small spaces can create a colorful and inviting garden space! Join Master Gardener volunteers as we share tips and techniques for starting and maintaining small, colorful gardens.

 Saturday, Sept 13, 2025  9:30-11 AM OLIVE CURING FOR FUN MG MARIE and MFP  Learn to cure delicious olives in accordance to the Mediterranean tradition.  MG Marie and advice from Master Food Preservers will explore three different curing methods, utilizing both salt curing and…

Need ideas for your holiday table? Having foods already made can make short work of holiday meals. Basic waterbath and steam canning will be taught. This class is suitable for beginners and advanced. 

In this class basic pressure canning will be presented. You will learn how to safely can soups and stews for your winter meals. This class is suitable for beginners and advanced.

Our Vegetable Gardening Class Series continues...giving less experienced vegetable growers the information they need to succeed.How's Your Garden Growing? Have Questions?Ask a Master Gardener!Every vegetable garden has its ups and downs by mid-summer. Some plants are thriving and giving it their all, while…

Fall is just around the corner! Now is a great time to think about the next season in your garden -- fall crops? perennial beds? bulbs? cover crops? Topics in this class will include: • Seasonal gardening in Amador County • Healthy Soil requirements, including the use of cover crops • Planting…

Pickling is easy. Learn the ins and outs of canning pickles and other condiments. Basic waterbath and steam canning will be taught. Fun pickling recipes will be presented. This class is suitable for beginners and advanced.