Healthy Eating

Cool Season Vegetables in the middle of a heat wave?  Now is the time to begin planning for your winter crops.  If you want to start from seeds or plan for planting from purchased transplants later on in the season, now is the time to get ready.   Come and learn from the UC Master Gardeners…

The Calaveras UC Master Gardeners are hosting the Second Saturday at the Garden from 8:30 am to 10:30 am on Saturday, August 8th, at the San Andreas Demonstration Garden.In addition to plant sales, there will be a presentation and hands-on training about summer pruning of fruit trees starting at 9 am…

The UCCE Tuolumne County Master Gardeners will be holding an Open Garden Day at the Demonstration Garden on Saturday, August 1, from 10AM – 1PM.  The Demonstration Garden is located at 251 S. Barretta Street in Sonora, (Cassina High School Campus.)  Open Garden Days are held on the first Saturday…

Late summer and early fall, after harvest, is a perfect time for pruning your fruit trees. Yes, traditional wisdom says to prune in the winter when the trees are dormant, but it can be REALLY cold then so late summer pruning may be much more comfortable. Our Master Gardener experts will provide a hands-on…

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,…

Plant a Seed, Read!Learn something new about gardening at the Lompoc Library.School-aged children are invited to join our special guests from UC Master Gardeners, UC Master Food Preservers, and CalFresh Healthy Living UC Cooperative Extension to learn something new about gardening at the Lompoc Library! …

Join UC Cooperative Extension & UC Organic Agriculture Institute for an Organic Dairies Soil Analysis WorkshopAttendees are encouraged to bring their most recent soil test report, CNMPs, and/or farm soil map to this workshop, which will take a deep dive into using results to make management decisions…

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…

The best thing about growing tomatoes is their wonderful flavor. The worst? Pests, diseases and environmental threats. In this presentation, UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will examine those factors and provide general control methods, including crop rotation, planting/watering, choosing…

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…