The Stanislaus Sprout

Although we can't see you at the local Farmers Market, our Harvest Hall location, or meet with you at the Stanislaus County Fair this year, we want you to know that we have an online presence and are still offering free classes! Spring Container Vegetable Gardening Class-available now! Thanks to tho...

We are excited to announce the UCCE Stanislaus County Master Gardener Program has started a YouTube Channel! Our goal is to bring you FREE gardening programming asked for by members of the community. Our first video, Spring Container Vegetable Gardening was just posted.

During this time sheltering in place, I've had more time to be in the garden weeding. This got me thinking, what exactly is a weed? The Master Garden handbook defines a weed as a plant growing where it is not wanted.

[From the UC IPM Pests in the Landscape Blog] Every April, we celebrate Earth Day and think about ways we can help make our planet healthier.

Fields of weeds abound Challenge faced with sturdy hoe Sweat, aching back-Spring! Purple hues, blue sky Buzzing bees laboring-gentle hum Soul food-Lavender! Lisa Cherenson is a graduate of the 2019 Class of Master Gardeners in Stanislaus County.