UC Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County

UC Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County “To extend research-based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to the residents of CA"

Tomorrow, June 6th, Is National Gardening Exercise Day. Did you know that activities like digging, raking, and shoveling...
06/05/2026

Tomorrow, June 6th, Is National Gardening Exercise Day.
Did you know that activities like digging, raking, and shoveling work those arm muscles, while planting and weeding engage your core and lower body? The repetitive movements involved in gardening can increase your heart rate and help you burn calories. Who needs an expensive gym membership when you have a backyard full of plants?
Let's all get outside and play in the garden!


Image description: Photo 1- A woman in a hat sitting and working in the garden. Photo 2 - A female master gardener holding up a wheelbarrow full of debris.

Got Aphids? Find out how to identify and control them by going to UC IPM (Integrated Pest Management). Type the followin...
06/03/2026

Got Aphids?
Find out how to identify and control them by going to UC IPM (Integrated Pest Management). Type the following link into your browser to learn more.
https://ipm.ucanr.edu/home-and-landscape/aphids/ .tab=0



Image Description: Green plant with stem infested with aphids.

Vermicomposting at the Library this week!Salida - Tuesday, June 2 - 6 pmEmpire - Saturday, June 6 - 2 pmCome by and lear...
06/02/2026

Vermicomposting at the Library this week!
Salida - Tuesday, June 2 - 6 pm
Empire - Saturday, June 6 - 2 pm
Come by and learn about composting with worms.


Image Description: Vermicomposting flyer with locations, dates, and times. Top banner as a hand holding worms over a garden bed

Want to learn more about composting - with worms? Join our Vermicomposting classes this June at your local library!Salid...
06/01/2026

Want to learn more about composting - with worms? Join our Vermicomposting classes this June at your local library!
Salida - Tuesday, June 2 - 6 pm
Empire - Saturday, June 6 - 2 pm
Ceres - Monday, June 8 - 1 pm
Oakdale - Tuesday, June 9 - 6 pm
Patterson - Thursday, June 11 - 1 pm
Riverbank - Saturday, June 13 - 2 pm
Denair - Tuesday, June 16 - 2 pm
Hughson - Saturday, June 20 - 2 pm
Waterford - Tuesday, June 23 - 2 pm
Turlock - Wednesday, June 24 - 6 pm



Image Description: Vermicomposting flyer with locations, dates, and times. Top banner as a hand holding worms over a garden bed.

It's Here! The June issue of the Stanislaus Sprout newsletter is in your mailbox.Not a subscriber? Type the following li...
06/01/2026

It's Here! The June issue of the Stanislaus Sprout newsletter is in your mailbox.
Not a subscriber? Type the following link into your browser to join,
https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=31880



Image Description: Flyer for the Stanislaus Sprout Newsletter with a hand holding a white megaphone.

A Lavender Experience Workshop this June!Join us for a workshop to learn about lavender. Snack on lavender goodies, make...
05/27/2026

A Lavender Experience Workshop this June!
Join us for a workshop to learn about lavender. Snack on lavender goodies, make lavender wands, and receive gifts made of lavender including a candle, sachet, and a plant for your garden. You can also purchase additional wands to take home!

When: Saturday, June 27 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $35 - All proceeds support your Stanislaus Master Gardeners program.

Type the link below in your browser to sign up!

https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=49083



Image Description: Flyer for Lavender Experience Workshop with date, times and information. Each corner has a sprig of purple lavender flowers.

Last chance for Culinary Herbs for Beginners!Waterford - Tuesday, May 26 - 2 pmTurlock - Wednesday, May 27 - 6 pmCome by...
05/25/2026

Last chance for Culinary Herbs for Beginners!
Waterford - Tuesday, May 26 - 2 pm
Turlock - Wednesday, May 27 - 6 pm
Come by and join us for this informative class.



Image description: Flyer for Culinary Herbs for Beginners with locations, dates, and times. Left is bordered by chamomile, borage, and lavender flowers.

Today is International Day for Bio- Diversity. Here are a few tips to bring Biodiversity to your home garden.-Reduce tur...
05/22/2026

Today is International Day for Bio- Diversity. Here are a few tips to bring Biodiversity to your home garden.
-Reduce turf and remove invasive plants
-Choose native plants when possible
-Grow a variety of plant life - flowers, veggies, trees, and shrubs
-Cultivate plants that bloom and seed at different times of the year
-Provide a source of water such as fountains and birdbaths
-Let nature be nature - let leaves stay, allow dead branches to remain, etc.
-Let all the creatures become a part of your garden - insects, birds, lizards, toads, and more!

For more information visit the California Native Plant Society website- type the following link into your browser:
https://www.cnps.org/gardening/7-ways-to-bring-biodiversity-to-your-garden-40139



Image Description - 1) The Earth with plants and animals overlaying it.
2) An orange spotted butterfly on a white flower

Remember to eliminate all standing water around your home. Standing water encourages mosquitoes to breed. Stop them befo...
05/20/2026

Remember to eliminate all standing water around your home. Standing water encourages mosquitoes to breed. Stop them before they become a problem.
Don't let mosquitoes "bug" you.



Image description: A mosquito with a red circle slash over it.

Today is "Plant Something Day". What are you going to plant today? Image Description: Two sets of hands, one pla...
05/19/2026

Today is "Plant Something Day". What are you going to plant today?



Image Description: Two sets of hands, one placing a plant in the soil the other scooping dirt onto the plant.

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3800 Cornucopia Way, Suite A
Modesto, CA
95358

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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