Southern California Coastal & Inland Valleys
July, 2011
Regional Report
Web Finds
UCCE Master Food Preservers
Our UC Cooperative Extension Los Angeles County office just trained 18 new Master Food Preservers, and they're available to answer your food preservation questions. Call 323-260-3299, email bkroche@ucdavis.edu or go to the website, Master Food Preserver Program .
Clever Gardening Technique
Pantyhose Become Grape Protectors
Slip 8-inch sections of old pantyhose over grape clusters, tying the top and bottom with twist-ties or string in a bow. They will keep out assorted insects and birds, but are easy to remove for harvesting and can be reused each year.
