The Stanislaus Sprout

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Dead redwood trees. (Ed Perry, UCCE Stanislaus)
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Coast Redwood Tree Problems in Stanislaus County

July 2, 2019
Although many coast redwoods (Sequoia sempervirons) appear to grow well in some parts of the San Joaquin Valley, the UCCE Master Gardeners are often contacted for help diagnosing redwoods with dead branches that seem to be dying.
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pollinator week
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Celebrate Pollinator Week!

June 16, 2019
By Anne E Schellman
Every time you eat a fruit, vegetable, or nut, you may want to thank a pollinator. Without them, our diet would lack many of the vitamins and minerals we need to survive. Often honeybees get all the kudos for pollinating, and they do a great job.
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UCCE Master Gardeners learning how to read a pesticide label. (Marcy Sousa, UCCE San Joaquin County)
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#BigDigDay a Success!

June 12, 2019
By Anne E Schellman
On June 5, the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Stanislaus County Master Gardener Program hosted an online giving event called #BigDigDay. This was an opportunity for community members to invest in our new local program.
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UCCE Master Gardeners learn about vermicomposting (composting using worms).
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#BigDigDay Supports a Local Program

June 3, 2019
By Anne E Schellman
As many readers know, University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) in Stanislaus County recently launched a Master Gardener Program.
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