A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home.
Want to stock your pantry with tomatoes without canning? This class covers how to preserve tomatoes safely using dehydration, freezing, and pickling. It even shows you how to use leftover skins! Learn convenient techniques and some delicious recipes to use your preserved tomatoes. This is the…
Enjoy your bountiful tomato harvest all year long! This class will guide you through preparing tomatoes, making tested recipes for basic tomato sauce, marinara sauce, and tomato jam. You'll learn how to preserve them with boiling water and pressure canning processes. Good for beginning…
Learn when to prune your native plants to encourage pollinators to visit your garden! This event is outdoors and is subject to weather and UC Master Gardener's discretion. Please dress appropriately! This event is free.
Join us on a lazy Sunday afternoon for a family friendly program exploring different ways to extend sun-kissed summertime fruits: grapes, strawberries, and watermelon, by freezing, dehydrating, and canning.
Stop paying high market prices for herbs. Learn how to grow your own! This event is outdoors and is subject to weather and UC Master Gardener's discretion. Please dress appropriately! This event is free.
Explore the beauty and benefits of California native plants tailored to our climate. Discover their drought-tolerant qualities, appeal to native wildlife, and tips on selecting, planting, and maintaining these ecological gems in your garden.This event is free.
Learn how to nurture and attract native bees and other pollinator friends! This event is outdoors and is subject to weather and UC Master Gardener's discretion. Please dress appropriately! This event is free.
Plant propagation is a rewarding practice that allows home gardeners to multiply their favorite plants, save money, and share beloved species with friends and family. Whether you're looking to expand your garden without breaking the bank or preserve a cherished heirloom plant, understanding the basics of…
A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home.