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Garden Data (thru Aug. 17, 2017) Avg. evapotranspiration rate this past week : 1.6" valley; 1.5-1.8" foothills. Soil Temperature: 75-84 (F) valley. 73 (F) low foothills. 67 (F) upper foothills. Click Here for more Information about soil temperature and evapotranspiration rates ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Chilling hours/portions (hours at 32-45 degrees-F, necessary for deciduous fruit tree production, Nov.-Feb.) Nov. 1, 2016 - Feb. 28, 2017: Chill Hours: 796-933 valley; 900-1350 foothills. Chill Portions: 65-75 valley; 74-93 foothills. What is a "Chill Hour", what is a "Chill Portion"? Chill Portion Requirements for selected fruit and nut varieties Nov. 1, 2015-Feb. 29, 2016: Valley: Chill Hours: 714-896 . Chill Portions: 68-74. Foothills: Chill Hours: 744-1360. Chill Portions: 73-85 Nov. 1, 2014-Feb. 28, 2015: Valley: 444-805 chill hours; 61-69 chill portions. Foothills: 380-1095 chill hours; 65-85 chill portions Nov. 1, 2013 - Feb. 28, 2014: Valley (Sac., SJ, Yolo, Sutter, Solano Cos.): 868-1230 hours Foothills (Amador, El Dorado, Placer Cos.): 567-1129 hours 2012-2013 Chill Season Totals: VALLEY: 1028-1325 hours; FOOTHILLS: 877-1863 hours ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Wondering when is the right time to plant? The online Farmer Fred Interactive Vegetable Planting Calendar for Northern California is for you! Click on each vegetable for specific planting information. Also, download the printable planting calendar. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Looking for lists and pictures of plants that don't require much water? Go to: This is a project undertaken in conjunction with the municipalities and water districts in many California locales. The website has a wealth of local residential photography and plant information to help homeowners improve their garden in a water efficient way. Sacramento, El Dorado and Placer residents: click on the link - Be Water Smart . ======================================== Find a Green Gardener-certified landscaper near you: http://www.ecolandscape.org/programGG/GreenGardenerRefList.html ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Saturday, August 19th Class time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Tasty Tomatoes with the San Joaquin Master Food Preservers Cost: $20 Master Gardener Office - 2101 E. Earhart Ave. Stockton 95206 You will learn how to preserve fresh tomatoes, and a flavorful salsa, in a boiling water bath canner! ======================== Sat. 8/19 Variety is the Spice of Life: Peppers & Spices Instructor: Linda Stevens Learn how to dry, roast, freeze and smoke different types of peppers. We will offer some suggested uses for different types of peppers as well as peppers based spices you can make. Learn the difference between herbs and spices, when to pick them, and how to dehydrate and freeze them. We will also teach you how to store your peppers, herbs and spices. We will finish up the day with some spice recipes. 9:00 am - 12 noon Bethel-Delfino Ag Building 311 Fair Lane, Placerville El Dorado Co Master Food Preservers: 530-621-5506 ======================================== Sunday, August 20th from 2:00-4:00 pm QUESTION AND ANSWER FORUM WHERE: Davis Mary L. Stephens Library at 315 E. 14th Street, Davis WHAT: Open forum on gardening questions and answers with UCCE YOLO COUNTY Master Gardeners. DETAILS: This session will include 2 mini sessions starting with "Joy of Growing Irises" at 2:15 pm, and "Planning your fall and winter veggie garden" at 3:15 pm. For more information contact 530-666-8737 or mgyolo@ucanr.edu =========================================== Tuesday, August 22nd - 10:30-12:00 Buzz About Bees Master Gardener Office - 2101 E. Earhart Ave. Stockton 95206 Fall is a great time to think about planting pollinator and bee friendly plants. We will cover bee basics and things to consider when planning your bee friendly garden. Space is limited, reserve your seat today! Presented by the San Joaquin County Master Gardeners ============================== Saturday, August 26th from 10:00-11:30 am GROWING FALL & WINTER VEGETABLES IN YOLO COUNTY WHERE: Farm 2.6 located at 25450 County Road 95 in rural West Davis WHAT: UCCE Master Gardeners Merle Clarke, Mike Kluk and Robyn Waxman will discuss fall and winter vegetable garden planting and how to overcome obstacles. DETAILS: A demonstration will show how to start seedlings, and participants can go home with a 6-pack of cool-weather veggies they sowed themselves during this fun event.For more information contact 530-666-8737 or mgyolo@ucanr. ======================================= Saturday, September 2nd 11am to 5pm Sunday, September 3rd 11am to 3pm Camellia Koi Club's 2017 Koi Show "A Taste of Excellence" An educational and fun event featuring Pond Builders, Fountains, Landscape and Other Vendors, Artists and beautiful Koi to purchase or just to admire. Qualified judges are on hand to explain how Koi are judged. Hosted by the Camellia Koi Club The Old Sugar Mill (an old beet sugar refinery converted to wineries) 35265 Willow Avenue Clarksburg, CA. 95612 Free Admission &endash; Free Parking www.camelliakoi.org =============================== September 5 through October 17, 2017 WHAT: 2018 Master Gardener Training For More Information: UC Cooperative Extension, (916) 876-5338, sacmg.ucanr.edu, facebook.com/sacmg Are tomatoes a fruit or a vegetable? What is evapotranspiration? These answers plus much more are provided by provocative speakers during the UCCE Master Gardeners of Sacramento County training program. Applicants are required to be Sacramento County residents and contribute fifty hours of community volunteer work within the first year after graduation at activities such as: conducting workshops, diagnosing plant problems, speaking to community groups and dispensing advice over the phone, and in writing. The focus is education and FUN! WHEN: Applications for the 2018 training program accepted September 5 through October 17, 2017. WHERE: Complete training details and applications available at: ucanr.edu/sacmg Applications also available by mailing a self-addressed, stamped (70¢) business-size envelope to: Master Gardener Training Cooperative Extension 4145 Branch Center Road Sacramento, CA 95827-3823 ====================== WHEN: Saturday, September 9, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. WHAT: Free Open Garden at the Horticulture Center WHERE: Horticulture Center, 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks, CA 95628 For More Information: UC Cooperative Extension, (916) 875-6913, sacmg.ucanr.edu, facebook.com/sacmg Learn to select water-efficient landscape plants. At 10 a.m., watch mini-demonstrations on: Vegetable: cool season vegetables Fruit Trees: end of season orchard tasks and irrigation Pruning cane berries Propagating herbs Purchase the 2018 Gardening Guide & Calendar and pre-order Dutch bulbs including Tulipa 'Peppermint Stick' and Gladiolus Jacob's Ladder. Bring your garden problem questions to the 'Ask the Master Gardeners' table. Located outside&endash;rain or shine ================ WHEN: Saturday, September 9, 9:00 a.m.&endash;12:00 p.m. WHAT: Ask the Master Gardeners Plant Clinic WHERE: Elk Grove Community Garden, 10025 Hampton Oak Drive, Elk Grove 95624 For More Information: UC Cooperative Extension, (916) 875-6913, sacmg.ucanr.edu, facebook.com/sacmg UCCE Master Gardeners of Sacramento County have the answers to your unique garden challenges. We help find sustainable solutions to your gardening questions. Bring samples of your problem plants or insects to 'Ask the Master Gardeners' Plant Clinic at the Elk Grove Community Garden Open House. =============================== WHEN: Saturday, September 9, 10 am to 4 pm WHAT: Master Gardeners at Soroptimist International of Sacramento's Edible Gardens Tour WHERE: Edible Gardens Tours at various locations in East Sacramento COST: Information at: http://www.soroptimistsacramento.com For More Information: UC Cooperative Extension, (916) 875-6913, sacmg.ucanr.edu, facebook.com/sacmg To enrich your edible garden tour experience, Master Gardeners will be available at each of the six gardens during this popular garden tour. =============================== Sat., 9/16 Fish & Wild Game Instructors: Gene Kendall, Betty Hess-Pierce, Gloria Fitzpatrick Learn to preserve your own fish and wild game safely at home. The meat is leaner, has less sodium. Learn food safety techniques for handling meat, the different sausage casings and how to use them, and how to use cures for your own fish and meats. Safe jerky making techniques will also be discussed. There will be live demonstrations and plenty of opportunities to ask your questions. 9:00 am - 12 noon Bethel-Delfino Ag Building 311 Fair Lane, Placerville El Dorado Co Master Food Preservers: 530-621-5506 ======================================== WHEN: Saturday, September 16, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. WHAT: Free Basic Composting Workshop WHERE: Orangevale Library, 8820 Greenback Lane Suite L, Orangevale 95662 For More Information: UC Cooperative Extension, (916) 875-6913, sacmg.ucanr.edu, facebook.com/sacmg The UCCE Master Gardeners of Sacramento County will teach how to turn yard waste into "gardener's gold". A class on the basics of composting will include setting up a compost bin, types of compost bins and tips for success. ******************* WHEN: Saturday, September 30, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. WHAT: Free Basic Composting Workshop WHERE: South Natomas Library, 2901 Truxel Road, Sacramento 95833 For More Information: UC Cooperative Extension, (916) 875-6913, sacmg.ucanr.edu, facebook.com/sacmg The UCCE Master Gardeners of Sacramento County will teach how to turn yard waste into "gardener's gold". A class on the basics of composting will include setting up a compost bin, types of compost bins and tips for success. ==================== WHEN: Saturday, October 7, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. WHAT: Free Basic Composting Workshop WHERE: Belle Cooledge Library, 5600 South Land Park Drive, Sacramento 95822 For More Information: UC Cooperative Extension, (916) 875-6913, sacmg.ucanr.edu, facebook.com/sacmg The UCCE Master Gardeners of Sacramento County will teach how to turn yard waste into "gardener's gold". A class on the basics of composting will include setting up a compost bin, types of compost bins and tips for success. ******************* WHEN: Saturday, October 7, 2017 and Sunday, October 8, 2017, 9 am to 4 pm WHAT: Master Gardeners at Shepard Garden & Arts Center Fall Plant Sale WHERE: Shepard Garden & Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Boulevard, Sacramento 95816 For More Information: UC Cooperative Extension, (916) 875-6913, sacmg.ucanr.edu, facebook.com/sacmg The 2018 Gardening Guide & Calendar will be available for purchase. Only $10 including tax. Fill your spring garden with bright bulbs. Support the UCCE Master Gardeners of Sacramento County by purchasing bulbs at the Shepard Garden & Arts Center's Fall Plant Sale. Nine varieties of bulbs will be available including Hyacinth 'Miss Saigon', Species Tulip: Peppermint Stick' and Scilla peruviana. Prices vary. Quantities limited. ==================== WHEN: Wednesday, October 11, 9:00 a.m.&endash;12:00 p.m. WHAT: Mid-week Open Garden at the Horticulture Center WHERE: Horticulture Center, 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks, CA 95628 For More Information: UC Cooperative Extension, (916) 875-6913, sacmg.ucanr.edu, facebook.com/sacmg Learn to select water-efficient landscape plants. At 10 a.m., watch mini-demonstrations on: Vegetable: growing cool season vegetables Fruit Trees: citrus frost protection Harvesting and preparing herbs for winter Purchase the 2018 Gardening Guide & Calendar and pre-order Dutch bulbs including Tulipa 'Peppermint Stick' and Gladiolus Jacob's Ladder. Bring your garden problem questions to the 'Ask the Master Gardeners' table. Located outside&endash;rain or shine ==================== WHEN: Saturday, October 14, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. WHAT: Free Basic Composting Workshop WHERE: North Highlands-Antelope Library, 4235 Antelope Road, Antelope 95843 For More Information: UC Cooperative Extension, (916) 875-6913, sacmg.ucanr.edu, facebook.com/sacmg The UCCE Master Gardeners of Sacramento County will teach how to turn yard waste into "gardener's gold". A class on the basics of composting will include setting up a compost bin, types of compost bins and tips for success. ====================== |
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