In case you missed it, we are holding a seed saving workshop. Did you know? Not all saved tomato seeds will produce the same tomato you ate! Find out why and learn the method of how to save them in this informative and hands-on workshop. You'll take home seeds to save and a copy of the presentation.
What is buzzing around my ears??? Oh drat, it is an adult female mosquito, that tiny annoying blood-sucking creature we all love to hate. But mosquitoes are more than annoying. They can spread West Nile virus (WNV), which can make people and animals sick and even cause death.
Almost any home gardener will tell you that one of the most versatile and rewarding plants to grow in a summer edible garden is a tomato. In fact, a 2023 study by the National Gardening Association revealed that 86 percent of gardeners grow tomatoes.
Summer is here, and so is the Stanislaus County Fair! Our local University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Master Gardener Program volunteers are excited to have a presence at the fair this year.
Every gardener has stories about battling pests in their gardens such as aphids, mites, ants, scales, and whiteflies, along with diseases such as powdery mildew, damping off, and various fungal infections! We cannot experience the joys of gardening without also dealing with the pests and diseases th...
The week of June 17-23 is National Pollinator Week, which celebrates the vital winged creatures we are so dependent on to pollinate most of the flowering plants in the world.
Looking for a fun and aromatic learning experience? Join us on Saturday, June 22, 2024 for A Lavender Experience. We still have a few spaces left. Visit this blog post to learn more and sign up.https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.
