Lady beetles, commonly called ladybugs, usually aggregate in groups over the winter. Normally they congregate in leaf litter, tree cavities, house vents, attics, garages, sheds, and firewood piles.
The survey form for our class next week mentioned a free compost bin. We apologize for any confusion. The Garden Tool Maintenance class does not include a compost bin. The $10 charge covers the cost the tool workshop materials and helps support our program.
Our last newsletter may have prompted you to have more questions about citrus. The good news is, the topic for January Classes at Stanislaus County Libraries is (you guessed it) Growing Citrus Trees! We hope to see you at one of these free classes.
