The Stanislaus Sprout

Gardeners sometimes call the Master Gardener help line asking if a soil test is necessary before planting a home garden. For most people, the answer is usually no. In some cases, soil analysis can help identify an unusual problem, such as excess soil salts or minor element deficiencies.

Our program had a successful Giving Tuesday thanks to generous donations from our community that totaled $2,575! This means we can break ground on one of our gardens this spring! We will keep you updated on our progress through this blog as well as on social media via Facebook, Instagram, and/or our...

It's Giving Tuesday, and we hope you will consider making a gift to our program. Last week we highlighted the exciting demonstration gardens our Master Gardeners are planning. Today is the day we are raising funds to make them possible! We appreciate any amount you can give.

From the Master Gardeners to your family, we hope you have a wonderful holiday. The Master Gardener Program staff and volunteers are thankful to Stanislaus County! Thank you to our CEO's Office and Board of Supervisors for believing in our program and supporting it since 2018.

Greetings newsletter subscribers, Giving Tuesday is next week! Please join us in this opportunity to give to your local Stanislaus County Master Gardener Program.