Amador

Strawberries aren't just delicious—they're versatile! Learn the secrets of preserving these vibrant berries with the UCCE Amador County Master Food Preservers in an engaging class.Discover different ways to extend the life of your strawberries, including:  Jam Making – Capture their peak sweetness…

Did you know that many vegetables and fruits can be pickled, not just cucumbers? Join us to learn how to make a variety of pickled or fermented products. We’ll cover several techniques including refrigerator, freezer, fermented, and canned pickles.Plus, enjoy delicious samples while you learn!

Open Garden Day is June 21st, from 10am to noon at 1324 Jackson Road in Jackson, CA. Tour the blooming roses and California native plantsLearn about what Master Gardeners volunteers did to earn the National Wildlife Federation's Wildlife Garden Certification.Explore ways you too can create wildlife…

Join us for the annual Amador Plant sale, benefiting UC Master Gardener Program in Amador County.Vegetables, Herbs, Perennial Plants, Succulents and much more!View the plant list HERE!

Culinary herbs are an easy way to add healthy flavor and great taste to your cooking. Growing your own herbs keeps food costs lower as well as adding attractive, fragrant, and tasty plants to your landscape. A joint Master Gardener/Master Food Preserver class will discuss easy annual and perennial herbs to…

Join us as the Master Gardeners present a beautiful sampling of wildflowers found throughout Amador County. For the past 2 decades this show has been hosted by the Sierra Madre Garden Club. This year, it moves to Jackson as the Master Gardeners take over the sponsorship of the event.  Whether you…

Would you like to try your hand at fermentation but you are not sure where to start or how to use your fermented foods? Do you want to regularly incorporate fermented foods into your diet but you are not sure how to keep your live cultured food healthy and safe to eat?

Is there anything more satisfying on a cold winter day than a bowl of homemade soup? Turkey Day is over, and hopefully youve saved those turkey bones to make your own homemade turkey stock to use in soups and stews and many other delicious meals.

NEW for the 2024-2025 program year, volunteers will be trained on the 4-H Thriving Model and this kickoff event covers several topics designed to enhance your role as a project leader.

Preserving Peppers! You will learn a variety of ways to preserve different types of peppers. We will cover dehydrating, freezing, and pickling peppers. You will receive recipes, tips and ideas on how to use your preserves.