Dehydration techniques for herbs and fruits is the subject of the Ripon Garden Club meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 10 a.m. at the American Legion Hall, 206 Stockton Ave.Bambi Porter, the owner of Gypsy Cowgirl Kitchen in Oakdale, is the speaker.Gypsy Cowgirl was born out of the passion she has for simple, delicious, and healthy food. “I love going out to the garden to pick fresh fruit and vegetables,” Porter said. “I adore the fact that nature writes the daily menu at our house.