Nutrition & Health

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Assortment of colorful, red and orange tomatoes
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Spring Garden Fair Tomatoes

Spring Garden Fair tomatoes descriptions. We offer a wide selection of delicious tomato seedlings, from huge beefsteaks to bite-size cherry tomatoes, both heirloom and modern varieties, in a rainbow of colors. All have been trialed by UC Master Gardeners.
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Cucumbers
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Cucumbers

Transplant or direct seed in May to June. Cucumbers are very sensitive to cold. For best results, wait until daytime temperatures are regularly in the high 70s to 80s°F and soil temperature is at least 65 to 70°F. If growing your own seedlings, start the seeds 4 weeks before you want to plant.
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Watermelons in wheelbarrow
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Watermelon — 2006 Trial

This watermelon trial was conducted in the summer of 2006 at our (no longer in use) Nine Palms project location. Seventeen varieties of watermelons were grown to compare taste and production.
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UCANR_Cherries
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Cherry

When to plant: January–early February Harvest window: May–June, depending on variety Fertilization: Nitrogen in spring and post-harvest, additional applications based on tree age, health, and soil quality Prune dead/disease branches, and roughly 10% of new growth in late summer
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CalFresh Healthy Living Evaluation

The University of California’s Nutrition Policy Institute (NPI) works in partnership with the California Department of Public Health and local health departments to evaluate CDPH’s portion of the CalFresh Healthy Living program.
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Recomendaciones Para la Alimentación de Infantes y Niños Pequeños para Proveedores en Hogares de Cuidado Infantil – Videos de Capacitación

Estos videos breves, menos de 60 segundos, pueden ser utilizados por los educadores de nutrición de la primera infancia para demostrar varias recomendaciones claves basadas en evidencia sobre qué y cómo alimentar a los bebés y niños pequeños en los Hogares de Cuidado Infantil.  Las recomendaciones fueron…
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4-H Club Program

We have 14 community clubs throughout Sacramento County. Clubs are led by adult volunteers, who act as the Community Club leader, Project Leaders or other volunteers. Our 4-H Program Year begins July 1 and ends June 30. Most clubs start enrollment sign-ups in August or September. Each club meets once a…
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Los Guilicos Demonstration and Teaching Garden

The Los Guilicos Demonstration and Teaching Garden includes an outdoor teaching classroom that is located in the valley below the Mayacamas Mountains in east Santa Rosa. Fieldtrips are available for schools and many educational events are held here for both children and adults.
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