Amador

We all know and love sweet fruit jams and jellies! Maybe not so much known are the wonderful savory chutneys and jams made with vegetables such as tomato, pepper, onion, zucchini, carrot, and even garlic! These spreads are sometimes sweet, sometimes spicy, and great with any meal or to complement a...

FireWise While no one wants to lose a home to wildfire, many residents wonder exactly what they have to do to create a fire safe landscape. Creating defensible space does not mean razing every living thing within 100 feet of your home, and it doesnt have to be expensive.

Curious about canning your own food at home? Join the UCCE Master Food Preservers at this free introductory online class and learn how to use boiling water and atmospheric steam canning to make jams and jellies.

Introduction to Gardening in Amador County NOW is a great time to be planning your 2025 gardening activity, whether you are considering vegetables, berries, fruit trees, flowers, or changing your home landscaping.

Blue Ribbon Up-Country Club meeting will be held at Pine Grove Elementary.

All adults who apply to be an adult volunteer in the 4-H YD Program must complete either an in-person or virtual New Adult Volunteer Orientation. Please check the New Adult Volunteer Orientation R.S.V.P. form for an orientation date and location that works for you and R.S.V.P. as soon as you can.

The UC Master Food Preservers of El Dorado County are teaming up with the El Dorado Farm Bureau for this event. In this class we will discuss and demonstrate the basics of boiling water canning. We will discuss how to safely can products at home using science-based methods and recipes.

Spring Chores in the Garden.Are You Blooming Ready? Join us as we review our list of garden chores to ensure that your roses and California Natives are ready for the new blooming season.

Curious about canning your own food at home? Join the UCCE Master Food Preservers at this free introductory online class and learn how to use boiling water and atmospheric steam canners to can quick pickles out of a variety of fruits and vegetables.

Join the UCCE Master Food Preservers for their monthly general Q&A session. A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions, share their tips and encourage you to safely preserve food at home.