Amador

The garden is open to the public Tuesdays 9:30 to 11:30 am* Third Saturday of the month, May through October, 10:00 am to Noon* *The garden will not be open on days of rain, smoke, or extreme temperatures.

Nut tree production in the Sierra foothills

UC Cooperative Extension provides information about weed control, native grasses, oak woodland conservation and ranch water quality to landowners, ranchers and others concerned with rangeland conservation in the Central Sierra Foothill Counties.

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Featured Articles by Master Food PreserversUC Master Food Preservers in Amador, Calaveras, and El Dorado Counties write articles for local publications and posts on food safety, food preservation, food preparation, and reducing food waste, among other subjects of interest. You can find those articles by…

We are here to answer your questions and address needs. We are picking up messages several times per day. Phone: 209-223-6838 Email: mgamador@ucanr.edu On-line: Ask a Master Gardener Please check back for updated information.

Organic Certification, Farm Planning, Management, and Marketing, UC ANR Publication 7247 Postharvest Handling of Fruits and Vegetables, Appropriate production practices, careful harvesting, and proper packaging, storage, and transport all contribute to good produce quality.

Fundamental Canning Processes handouts and food safety informational posters can he found here, as well as slideshows and videos of pre-recorded or past workshops.

Master Gardeners of Amador County offer a variety of public education classes throughout the year. Check out our current list of classes by clicking below. 2025 Public Education Classes

Christmas tree production has become a lucrative farming business in the foothills attracting more and more growers. The Emeritus Advisor, Lynn Wunderlich, has previously had worked with farms to determine more resilient species and completed a Christmas Tree Cost Study 2005.