Workshops

Seed saving and free access to Sherwood Demonstration Garden seeds! Join us for a leisurely stroll through the various and beautiful Gardens of Sherwood Demonstration Garden. We will help you gather seeds from selected plants to take home and try in your own yard. Learn about tried-and-true…

Gardening in a Changing Climate  “In order to know where you are going, it is necessary to know where you have been.”  This course endeavors to examine factors that have influenced Earth’s climate throughout history up to now and what is likely to happen in the future if current…

Discover how easy and effective home freezing can be in this fun, hands-on workshop focused on preparing and preserving a delicious pasta dinner from scratch. You’ll learn safe freezing techniques and tips for locking in flavor and quality—plus, you’ll create a meal in class to freeze and enjoy later…

Ready to conquer pressure canning? This essential workshop takes the fear out of safely preserving low-acid foods like soups, meats, fish, and vegetables at home. Designed for beginners and cautious canners alike, this engaging session offers expert instruction, practical tips, and a supportive…

Step into the world of home food preservation with this immersive, hands-on workshop focused on safely canning high-acid foods using the boiling water (waterbath) method.Whether you're a beginner or brushing up your skills, this premium experience offers everything you need to start confidently canning in…

Join us on an adventure into the world of dehydrating meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, and herbs—perfect for long-term storage, healthy snacking, and emergency preparedness. Uncover the secrets behind different jerky stylesSample a variety of delicious dehydrated foodsExplore and compare different types…

 

… It’s Strawberry Season! …Join us … We’re making and canning delicious …Strawberry Lemonade Concentrate! Learn how to preserve the bounty of the summer and about food safety, canning, and food preservation from the UC MasterFood Preservers of Orange County.Location:  Garden Grove LibraryTibor…

Bubble, Bubble, no toil and trouble!LEARN HOW TO FERMENT!The UC Master Food Preservers of Orange County will demonstrate the variousmethods of fermenting using research tested recipes.  An emphasis will be on food safety and methods of food preservation. CYPRESS LIBRARY5331 Orange AveCypress,…

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll dive into the flavorful world of fermentation! You’ll make your own jar of kimchi to take home and gain the skills to keep fermenting with confidence. We’ll also demonstrate how to brew kombucha. You'll leave with a kombucha starter (SCOBY) and detailed…