Nutrition & Health

Have food preservation questions?Join UC Master Food Preservers online for a free live conversation rooted in safety and a culture of prevention. Bring your questions about canning, freezing, dehydrating, fermenting, and more. This is more than a one-way Q&A. It is a chance to swap stories, compare notes…

Join the UC Master Food Preservers for our "Spring into Preserving" workshop on May 23, serving residents across our multi-county region. This three-hour demonstration-style class will showcase how to capture the peak flavors of the season for fruits like strawberries, rhubarb, and cherries, and spring herbs…

This free online class, taught by the UC Master Food Preservers Online Delivery Program, focuses on safe, research-based methods to preserve cherries, including dehydration, pickling, and canning techniques. What’s featured in this classOverview of common cherry varieties and how to select fruit for…

Join Master Gardeners in a Garden Talk about:Cover CropsWe will cover the What, When, and How of Cover Crops as well as When and How to Terminate.May 4, 20267 - 8 pm.This is a free online event.

Únase en línea a los Maestros Conservadores de Alimentos de la Universidad de California para una sesión gratuita de preguntas y respuestas en español sobre métodos seguros y basados ​​en la investigación para la conservación de alimentos. Un panel de voluntarios especializados en congelación, deshidratación…

Ah, the salad days of life! Grow your own salad in one compact place. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will provide information on how to plant a salad bowl garden, including varieties of greens, gardening basics, care, and harvesting. Add a review on starting from seed and from transplants, plus…

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, you'll discover expert techniques that will empower you to grow luscious, juicy tomatoes right in your backyard. And let’s face it—there’s nothing quite like the joy of nurturing your plants and the satisfaction of harvesting your very own fresh…

Avocados are not just amazing; they’re a garden superstar! These nutrient-packed gems are loaded with healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals that make them a favorite among health enthusiasts and foodies alike. Imagine plucking a perfectly ripe avocado from your own backyard, ready to be sliced onto toast…

You could plant from dawn to dusk and still not plant every variety of tomato! Whether you are a novice or a pro, you’ll enjoy learning about tomatoes: their history and some fun facts, the many varieties, their culture, diseases and pests, growing in the ground vs. growing in containers – and finally,…

If you plan it, you can do it. Discover tips and tricks to transform your gardening space, no matter how small, using ornamental plants. Enhance your garden to make an impact with various shapes, textures, and colors of plants. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will discuss soil, integrated pest…