The Stanislaus Sprout

The third week of September is National Houseplant Week! According to the National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture, having plants indoors can be helpful. Please enjoy this article about houseplant aesthetics from one of our UC Master Gardeners. You might live in a manse or cottage.

Have you been wondering what happens to the material that is collected in the green waste cans? We wondered about that too! With this in mind, a group of UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners toured the City of Modesto's Compost Facility on 7001 Jennings Road.

Over thousands of years, the indigenous people of California used native plants in myriad ways for food, medicine, shelter, spiritual ceremonies, clothing, tools, and basketry. Some continue to practice the traditions, skills, and customs of their ancestors today.

The deadline to apply to become a UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardener in Stanislaus County has been extended until September 1, 2023! Do the following descriptions sound like you? Interested in helping others and giving back to your community.

As summer winds to a close, it's the perfect time to save seeds from your garden for next year. Although the actual process of saving seeds is easy, there are a few important things to know in order to be successful.