this segment is brought to you by the california farm bureau federation. welcome back to california country. from san diego to watsonville and dozens of places in between, the golden state is the undisputed king of this little berry that packs a huge combination of having great taste, beauty, and nutrition. did you know that california is the only state to produce strawberries all year round? which is exactly why farmers are coming up with brand-new ideas on how to use one of our favorite fruits. drive past the strawberry fields in santa maria this time of the year, and you ll be treated to the fragrance and color of fruit fit for a king. a naturally cool climate mixed with the balmy pacific winds insulate this area from getting too hot or too cold, making california one of the absolute best places in the entire world to grow strawberries not that you have to tell daren gee that. how much do you need? what do you need, a box or two boxes? i m just going to get a f
district which is near golden gate park where i ve seen the soil is sandy. what are the special problems and issues where the soil is sandy? you can do one thing. look at a soil book here that s available that will tell you what the soil conditions are in your neighborhood. generally out there the biggest issue you re going to find is dense i fiation. it was only 15 seconds. that s the shortest magnitude 7 we ve had. most are 30 seconds long. as the sand settles your building will settle. you re get dense ification and your building will settle. that s the largest problem you ll get and the fire that follows it. one of the points made earlier exactly where your building is located is important. there s a my grow zonation issue. where your building affects ho the building will respond. thank you for coming today. appreciate it. hope to see you a month from today. thank you. coming up on california country, find out the secret to making these great desserts. and here s
responsible for adding a little zest to our lives. then, what a chef wants, this man will find. tag along with us as we go on a produce pursuit in northern california. then, meet a farmer who is surrounded by his favorite things his berries and his brothers. finally, think starting a vegetable garden is hard? our expert has advice to get you started and on your way to a homegrown meal in no time. it s all ahead, and it starts now. [captioning made possible by california farm bureau federation] so we all know that california is king when it comes to growing citrus. and when it comes to growing lemons, no one is bigger than this ventura county farm. and with over 7,000 acres of lush lemon trees, limoneira isn t just the biggest lemon grower in california, but in all of north america. based in santa paula, the farm is a testament to what hard work and determination can do. foundi fathers nathan blanchard and wallace hardison first bought the land way back in 1893 and named the
coming up on california country, find out the secret to making these great desserts. and here s a hint they re berry, berry tasty. so, i have strawberries and blackberries and raspberries. and you can use any combination. next, these kids are proving you re never too young to learn about farming or to get your hands a little dirty along the way, too. get yourself a handful. ah. and look what we have carrots. then, if you like food, there s only one place to go. so, i have traveled all over this entire show looking for one product, and i found it chocolate bacon. get your appetites ready, because california country starts now. [captioning made possible by california farm bureau federation] they re flavorful. they re colorful. and these days, you just never know where fresh california berries will turn up next. a beacon of springtime and warmer weather on the horizon, fresh california berries of every shape, size, and color are in high demand this time of ye
district which is near golden gate park where i ve seen the soil is sandy. what are the special problems and issues where the soil is sandy? you can do one thing. look at a soil book here that s available that will tell you what the soil conditions are in your neighborhood. generally out there the biggest issue you re going to find is dense i fiation. it was only 15 seconds. that s the shortest magnitude 7 we ve had. most are 30 seconds long. as the sand settles your building will settle. you re get dense ification and your building will settle. that s the largest problem you ll get and the fire that follows it. one of the points made earlier exactly where your building is located is important. there s a my grow zonation issue. where your building affects ho the building will respond. thank you for coming today. appreciate it. hope to see you a month from today. thank you. coming up on california country, find out the secret to making these great desserts. and here s