Our annual 4-H meeting to go over enrollment, meet club leaders, learn about projects, play games, and eat BBQ! Come learn about 4-H and the volunteer opportunities available.
Fall is just around the corner! Now is a great time to think about the next season in your garden -- fall crops? perennial beds? bulbs? cover crops? Topics in this class will include: • Seasonal gardening in Amador County • Healthy Soil requirements, including the use of cover crops • Planting…
The annual Master Gardener Tomato Tasting provides local home gardeners with an opportunity to show off their tomatoes in friendly competition. The contest is free to enter, with prizes for:Heaviest TomatoBest Tasting Red TomatoBest Tasting Non-Red TomatoBest Tasting Cherry TomatoTo enter, bring at least one…
Grazing in the Vineyard with Delfino FarmsA hands-on workshop about livestock grazing in vineyards. Our program includes: Basics of vineyard grazing and suitabilityReasons to graze your vineyardVineyard:Livestock:Forage relationshipHosted by UC Cooperative Extension Livestock and Natural Resources…
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.
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.
DescriptionThe Pioneer Veterans Hall is getting Ready for Wildfire! You’re invited to help us make this important community space safer and more inviting for years to come. The Hall has been chosen to showcase Defensible Space and Firewise Landscaping for Amador County and beyond. It will become a publicly…
Learn how to safely prepare, freeze, and dehydrate fresh strawberries to enjoy their sweet flavor long after the season ends. This session will cover best practices for handling and storing berries to preserve quality and reduce waste.
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.
Amador County Master Gardeners will cover practical ways to begin composting at home. In this informative class we will demonstrate the “Dump and Run” or “Cold” composting method. This process requires minimum effort to start and maintain and is an easy way to turn your kitchen scraps into ‘Garden Gold’…
