Martell, CA...The UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County will host a free class on how to create and maintain healthy soil. We will teach you how to find your own soil type from the NRCS website. We will discuss what this data means. If you have a laptop or similar device, please bring it so you can explore the information in depth and save it as a bookmark. Methods of improving and maintaining your soil will also be presented. Questions on irrigation are welcome...
Jackson, CA...May 2nd, 2015 –The Master Food Preservers of Amador/Calaveras Counties presents a free class covering Jams and Sauces. Achieve the perfect gel with your jams and jellies and create an appetizing product that will please even the most sophisticated palette. Also discover canned sauces, perfect as a condiment or side to a meal or available for last minute desserts. This class will offer an inspiring discussion and demonstration of boiling water canning and go home prepared to line your pantry with beautiful preserves and sauces....
MASTER GARDENERS of Amador County PLANT & SEED SALE
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/13/2015 11:05 PM
Plymouth, CA...The UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County will be holding a plant sale on April 26, from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. It will be hosted by AMADOR 360 – Winery Collective - located @ 18590 Hwy 49, Plymouth, CA 95669 (PH: 209-245- 6600 amador360.com.) Continuously, throughout the day, Master Gardeners will be available to discuss gardening/watering in a year of drought and any other gardening questions you have...
Looking old and weathered encouraged by local club
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/26/2015 11:55 AM
San Andreas, CA...While we attempt to delay our own inevitable aging, bonsai experts embrace the opposite as it relates to their miniature trees. Specimens looking old and even ancient with weather-beaten trunks and twisted limbs are prized and valued for their natural artistic beauty...
Angels Camp, CA...The Calaveras County Garden Club will meet on March 11, 2015 at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds, Frogeteria. Social gathering at 10:00 A.M., meeting at 10:30 A.M.. The speaker will be Steve Collum, Vineyard Manager,speaking on "Growing Drought Tolerant Grapes in Calaveras County. Lunch will be served at 12:00 noon and the cost is $18.00 due by March 4, 2015. For reservations call 728-8326...
Arnold, CA...Enjoy 50% off select clothing, scarves, leg wear and holiday candles. Now through the end of February!
Calaveras County Fair Wins Tourism Award
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/23/2014 09:45 AM
Angels Camp, CA...The Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee was honored at the Calaveras Visitor's Bureau annual dinner earlier this week. The event which was held at the Black Bear Inn in Arnold CA recognizes businesses who have made innovations in tourism. The Fair received and "Innovations in Tourism" award for the 2014 Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee. In addition the Fair received recognition from the California State Assembly and Senate....