Calaveras

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...

A regular workday at the demo garden on Thursdays, 11am to 1pm. The gate will indeed be open and members of the public are welcome to drop in and enjoy the garden and ask for advice. There will be public demos and plant sales. Share in garden produce, free seed exchange and local gardening advice.

Join the UCCE Master Food Preservers for their monthly general Q&A session. A panelist 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.

Dehydrating is a great way to preserve your harvest. Dehydrate vegetables, fruits, and herbs to use throughout the year. We will discuss the principles of dehydrating, show you what to look for when buying a dehydrator, and show you how to use it.

Come along to our weekly Workday & Open Garden Gate - we are now operating winter hours - 11am to 4pm. Open year-round on Thursdays - the public is welcome to explore the garden, ask for advice, take free seeds home to plant, buy plants, share in the harvest and more.

Come along to our weekly Workday & Open Garden Gate - we are now operating SPRING/SUMMER HOURS - 9am to 1pm. Open year-round on Thursdays - the public is welcome to explore the garden, ask for advice, take free seeds home to plant, buy plants, share in the harvest and more.

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

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.

A regular workday at the demo garden on Thursdays, 11am to 1pm. The gate will indeed be open and members of the public are welcome to drop in and enjoy the garden and ask for advice. There will be public demos and plant sales. Share in garden produce, free seed exchange and local gardening advice.