Stanislaus

One of my favorite things about being a Master Gardener is that I never stop learning about gardens, plants, and insects. Talking to 2022 Stanislaus County Master Gardener program students, who were wrapping up their 18-week course, caused me to reflect on what I have learned.

Our 2022 Master Gardener class is newly graduated! Twenty-one devoted individuals took weekly classes for 6 months and learned about: Soils and fertilizers Basic horticulture and botany Growing fruit and vegetables Water wise and sustainable landscaping Gardening for pollinators Integrated pest mana...

Summer is a great time to sit inside an air-conditioned library and learn about gardening! Don't see your local library listed? Comment below to help usdecidewhereinStanislaus County to start teaching classes next! Monday, July 11, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

Lavender has been used for centuries for many purposes. Lavender flowers can be found in bath salts, teas, baked goods, oils, and other products. This workshop is an exploration of the history of lavender and it's uses, and tips for how to grow it successfully in your garden.

If you spend much time outside, chances are you've sought the shade of a nearby tree. Whether walking your dog, visiting a shopping center, or having a picnic, a tree probably made your experience more pleasant.

Humans love anything new and different, and that includes plants for their garden. In the past, when bringing plants into California from other places, people had no idea this could cause environmental problems.

If you are mystified by your irrigation system, curious about the steps to convert your landscape to drip irrigation, and want to see gorgeous photos of low water use plants, please join our FREE, in-person class! Where: Stanislaus County Agricultural Center, Harvest Hall, OUTDOORS.

In May, our Master Gardener Program participated in the annual event of ANR (Agriculture and Natural Resources) Giving Day.

Summer is a great time to sit inside an air-conditioned library and learn about gardening! For June, we've added monthly classes at the Salida Library Branch, and next month we are adding the Patterson Library.

General situation: The main season crop is in the ground and developing well as we head into high summer. The next 10 days is forecast to range from the high 70's to mid 90's, which is ideal conditions for thrips to develop.