The Stanislaus Sprout

I am excited to announce that the 2020 Master Gardener Program class has graduated! This year it was an unpredictable journey that I'd like to share with you. Our dedicated group of trainees began an intensive learning program in January, meeting each week for 4 hours.

Beyond the Honey Bee About 75% of all flowering plants rely on animal pollinators. Most pollinators (about 200,000 species) are beneficial insects such as honey bees, native bees, butterflies, moths, flies and beetles. As the saying goes, if you build it, they will come.

Imagine yourself walking out to your garden or patio and being greeted by a spicy fragrance. All around you are pots and containers filled with culinary herbs such as fresh thyme, oregano, and basil.

You say "Herbs, I say "Erbs," but they all are fun and delicious! Please join our Stanislaus County Master Gardeners Rho Yare and Terry Pellegrini online for a fun evening learning about the wonderful world of culinary herbs, including: -Which herbs grow best in the Central Valley of California -How...

From UC IPM Pests in the Urban Landscape blog. As summer quickly approaches and we find ourselves getting outside a bit more, remember to take care to protect yourself from mosquitoes.