Nutrition & Health

Make Mozzarella, Ricotta and Queso Fresco at Home  Make & Take Workshop! Come and learn how to safely make fresh mozzarella cheese in your home. We'll also show you how to make ricotta and queso fresco and discuss how to add spices/blends and herbs. Each participant will leave the class with…

Have Fun with Fermentation Join us for a Make and Take Fermentation class and leave with the knowledge to safely make your own kombucha and sauerkraut- just in time for St. Patrick's Day.Participants will leave with their own sauerkraut to finish fermenting at home and a scoby and starter Kombucha to…

Learn to Make Homemade Canned Food for Quick Meals  "Meals In Jars" says it all - pressure canned products that can be opened and served quickly for those busy days when meal prep needs to be simple and fast. In this class you will learn how to safely use a pressure canner and also get lots of creative…

Join UC Master Gardeners in a hands-on eventAPPLE TREE GRAFTING.Not only will you learn to graft a scion onto supplied root-stock to take home but you will also learn,Selecting Suitable Apple Tree Types for our Climate,Selecting Quality Scion Wood, &Sourcing Root Stock.There is a $15.00 non-refundable…

Whether you are new to fermenting foods or a seasoned fermenter looking to refine your funky craft, this class offers a deep dive into the transformation of simple ingredients into culinary powerhouses. We will provide samples of every ferment demonstrated, giving you a firsthand look (and taste)…

In this workshop, we look at how maintenance requirements may factor into your garden choices. Flower growth habits, longevity, irrigation, sun and soil needs—these considerations and more make a difference in how much time you devote to your plants. We identify and address issues such as: How long will the…

This class will cover what to plant in various situations, such as raised beds, pots, grow bags, and in the ground. We will discuss planting methods like square foot gardening and lasagna gardening, and explain different techniques for growing plants, such as seed starting, winter sowing in jugs, and soil…

Would you like to plant different varieties of summer vegetables than those that are available at the big box stores as starts? Learn to start your own plants from seed, and you can choose any variety you’d like! Our focus will be tomatoes and peppers. You say you don’t have a heated greenhouse? Not to worry…

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.

Beautiful foliage, fragrant flowers, and delicious, healthy fruit make citrus a popular tree for the home garden.  Learn about the varieties of citrus trees for backyard gardening, how to plant and care for them, and common pests, as well as the current status of the Asian Citrus Psyllid threat to our…