Amador County - For those interested in a community garden in the Pioneer area, a “Garden Start-Up” workshop is scheduled for July 11th at the Mollie Joyce House on Highway 88. Amador County University of California Cooperative Extension in collaboration with the Amador County Recreation Agency will be constructing a small garden, from fencing to planting and everything in between. UCCE Amador’s Sean Kriletich said the workshop is for people who “want to be part of the fun and satisfaction that comes with producing some of our own food.” All that is required “is an interest in producing some of our own food in a way that will also make our community stronger.” Participants can bring hand tools, such as a shovel, pick-maddock or rake. The project is also looking for donations of 8-foot T-posts for fencing. The Mollie Joyce house is at Mollie Joyce Park, on Highway 88 in Pioneer, near Pioneer Lodge, on the west side of the road. The workshop is 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, July 11th. For information, call Kriletich at (209) 223-6837 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.