Nutrition & Health

Discover creative ways to transform strawberries into tasty treats with simple techniques for making fruit leather and jam. We'll walk through the steps, tools, and tips to make preserving fun and approachable—including how to safely use a water bath canner at home. 

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. 

Curious about canning your own food at home? Join the UCCE Master Food Preservers at this free introductory online class and learn how to use boiling water and atmospheric steam canners to can quick pickles out of a variety of fruits and vegetables. (Who said a pickle has to be a cucumber…

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.

Building a Strawberry TowerJoin Santa Barbara County Master Gardeners for an online event on strawberries. 

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…

Fullerton Public Library335 W Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, 92832 No registration Required   

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!

There’s a saying that goes something about May flowers, right? Yes, it’s May already and it is still time to get your gardens beautiful! Today on In The Garden with UC Master Gardeners, Teena and Katrina bring you a brand new This Month In The Garden for May 2025! We aired a past show a few weeks ago on…

Transform your garden into a productive vertical paradise! Learn professional techniques for trellises, cages, and support systems that maximize your growing space. Discover the best staking methods, strings, clamps, and ties to keep your plants thriving upward. Plus, get hands-on experience taming those…