San Bernardino

UCCE San Bernardino County Master Gardener July 2021 Spotlight: Debbie Schnur This month's UCCE San Bernardino County Master Gardener Debbie Schnur was frustrated by the amount of organic waste she saw being thrown in the trash.

Loquat-a-rama-bama-lama. No lamas here, but bama-lama but it went well with Loquat-a-rama. Mainly I wanted to suggest to try some loquats. Secondarily I wanted to share some confusion that I tunneled into with my rabbit-hole search for loquat recipes for canning.

A passion for gardening inspires many gardeners to want to learn more so they can become better gardeners. This desire to learn more leads many gardeners like Gretchen Heimlich-Villalta to the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Master Gardener program.

Summer gardens are just around the corner and I am so here for it!! I can't wait to harvest some fresh home-grown tomatoes! I'm looking forward to some sweet, warmed by the sun, fresh off the tree apricots and peaches. I'm delighted to see my deciduous trees leaf out.

NOTICE TO ALL: Really, I am not recommending this following!!! I just read an article about a VERY interesting way that was used, once upon a time, to keep milk fresh. It involved a pretty common amphibian taking a bath in some milk.

As Master Gardeners we love to share our mantra right plant, right place, and many of us throw in right time as well. Planting the right plant (suited for your climate, microclimate etc.) in the right place (appropriate sun, soil, wind exposure etc.) helps your plants to survive and thrive.

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) has partnered with San Andreas High School for over a decade. The partnership began with EFNEP bringing workshops on preparing and eating healthy food to the Cal SAFE program for pregnant teens.

What motivated you to be a University of California Cooperative Extension San Bernardino County Master Gardener? I first heard about the Master Gardener program on a camping trip.

Coordinators Corner: Getting to know your Sunset climate zone and growing space! When we do presentations on growing fruit trees and vegetables and herbs, one of the first things we cover is how important it is to know your soil conditions and climate.

April 1 marks the start of National Volunteer Month, a celebration honoring all of the contributions that volunteers make in our communities.