California Heartland - Episode 918

Episode 918
A group of UC Santa Cruz graduate students visit a 25-acre farm to get a lesson in how to produce fruits and vegetables. Guest chef Michael Fagnoni joins Food and Lifestyle Expert Laura McIntosh to toss up a simple and healthy dish that you can enjoy during the holiday or as a single entrée: Belgian endive, candied walnuts and oranges. Reporter Stephanie O'Neill visits the owner of The Orchid Wrangler David Stanley. The California Heartland team reports for duty at a Sebastopol Wine Boot Camp for training on how to produce wine. Master Gardener, Kristine Hanson dishes tips on how to keep your plants safe from the harsh winter months and out of frost’s way.

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Growing Graduates
A group of UC Santa Cruz graduate students visit a 25-acre farm to get a lesson in how to produce fruits and vegetables.

Bringing It Home: Endive & Carmelized Walnut Salad
Guest chef Michael Fagnoni joins Food and Lifestyle Expert Laura McIntosh. Together they toss up a simple and healthy dish that you can enjoy during the holiday or as a single entrée: Belgian endive, candied walnuts and oranges.

The Orchid Wrangler
In the early 90s, David Stanley was between jobs – and searching for a fulfilling life and career. Little did he know that an offer to take care of a friend’s home to make some extra cash would set his future in bloom!

Ag Traveler: Wine Boot Camp
California Heartland takes the Ag Traveler to Wine Boot Camp! We’ll take you behind the scenes and into Sonoma valley for an up close competition in the art of making wine.

Homegrown: How to Fight Frost
Master Gardener, Kristine Hanson dishes tips on how to keep your plants safe from the harsh winter months and out of frost’s way.

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