Nutrition & Health

Soil is the foundation of a successful, productive garden and flourishing landscape plants.  Healthy plants need healthy soil!Soil types vary greatly in the Amador County foothills, even within the same neighborhood.  It’s important to get to know your soil.  Join us for discussion, activities…

Fall is just around the corner! Now is a great time to think about the next season in your garden. Topics will include:·       Fall, Winter, to Early Spring Gardening in Amador County·       Caring for and Developing your Soil·   …

Calaveras County Demonstration GardenSUMMER HOURS: Thursdays | 9:00AM - 1:00PM Hoo boy, the hot stuff has arrived for real, hasn't it? Perhaps like us you are upping your watering routines to keep up with all the thirsty plants. The garden is thriving, abuzz with life and activity. We hope you'll…

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,…

Imagine being able to harvest herbs as you need them right outside your kitchen door . . . or even from your kitchen counter. Learn about growing herbs in containers – even in a pumpkin! – for use in cooking or for enjoyment in your garden. From the mundane to the exotic, UC Master Gardeners of Orange…

Yes, worms CAN eat your green kitchen waste and UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will tell you how to make that happen! Find out what equipment and supplies you’ll need to assemble a worm bin including bedding, water, worms and food scraps. You will also learn how to set up the vermiculture system,…

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…

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…

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,…

Imagine being able to harvest herbs as you need them right outside your kitchen door . . . or even from your kitchen counter. Learn about growing herbs in containers – even in a pumpkin! – for use in cooking or for enjoyment in your garden. From the mundane to the exotic, UC Master Gardeners of Orange…