Workshops

It’s Fall! Time for some sweet and tangy recipes from the summer garden. And, we’re going to add autumn apples to the mix.  Has spiciness been an issue? We’re going to address how to adjust the spice levels of your recipes.  We’ll be making two recipes found in the Ball Complete Book of Home…

Join us in making and canning peach jam in this hands on workshop. Pre registration is required. 

Merced pressure canning in-person workshop. Learn to safely pressure can meats and vegetables, and go home with your own jar of preserved food. Registration required. Supply fee: $15  

About this Event:The Improving Economics through Sustainability field day will be held on Tuesday, August 26th at the Braga Barn in Soledad, California from 8:30-12:30. Lunch will be provided. An optional afternoon add-on includes a field visit to Dole Ranch for the Dole cover crop study.Economic…

Grow a Vegetable Garden this Fall!Take our class to learn how to prepare and plant a cool-season garden filled with leafy greens, crunchy root vegetables, and favorites like peas and broccoli. A fall garden can help keep you in produce in late fall and winter. Bonus: everyone gets a free seed packet!

Grow a Vegetable Garden this Fall!Take our class to learn how to prepare and plant a cool-season garden filled with leafy greens, crunchy root vegetables, and favorites like peas and broccoli. A fall garden can help keep you in produce in late fall and winter. Bonus: everyone gets a free seed packet!

Grow a Vegetable Garden this Fall!Take our class to learn how to prepare and plant a cool-season garden filled with leafy greens, crunchy root vegetables, and favorites like peas and broccoli. A fall garden can help keep you in produce in late fall and winter. Bonus: everyone gets a free seed packet!

 DISCOVER THE FASCINATING WORLD OF HONEYBEES! Learn why these essential pollinators play a vital role in our environment This fun and educational event is perfect for the whole family!Live bees in an observational hiveHoney tastingHands-on kids activitiesTips on how to support pollinators in…

Do you enjoy having birds, bees and butterflies in your garden? Are you curious about “pollinator gardens” but not sure where to start? Join UC Master Gardeners for this in-person, interactive presentation. They will provide principles of "habitat gardening" and will discuss some great Bay Area plants…

Grow a Vegetable Garden this Fall!Take our class to learn how to prepare and plant a cool-season garden filled with leafy greens, crunchy root vegetables, and favorites like peas and broccoli. A fall garden can help keep you in produce in late fall and winter. Bonus: everyone gets a free seed packet!