The Stanislaus Sprout

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An Update on the Status of Monarch Butterflies

May 1, 2023
In April I visited Pismo State Beach's Monarch Butterfly Grove. I knew there wouldn't be any western monarchs who overwintered remaining there (though I saw three flying around!), since they left a few weeks prior to begin their annual migration north.
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Golden retriever wearing a sunflower bonnet.

Pollinator Festival Fun!

May 1, 2023
By Anne E Schellman
On April 1, 2023, the La Loma Native Garden held its 3rd annual Pollinator Festival. Participants stopped by the UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardener booth to spin our Pollinator Wheel and learn about native insects and best landscaping practices to protect them.
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Blue, light green, orange, and yellow succulents of various shapes and sizes in a basket hanging on a fence.

Looking for a Clever Mother's Day Gift?

April 26, 2023
By Anne E Schellman
Our Succulent Gardening Workshop is happening just in time to make the perfect gift for Mother's Day for your mother, grandmother, favorite aunt, or someone in your life you'd like to honor. Giving an experience is a unique way to show someone you care.
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Hand holding pruners snips a stem from a bright green plant.

May 2023 Library Classes - Plant Propagation

April 21, 2023
By Anne E Schellman
If you've always wanted to learn how to propagate or multiply your plants, here is your chance! Plant propagation allows you to share your plants with friends and family. This class will focus on how and when to take vegetative stem cuttings and what plants you can divide.
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Edible Flowers from Vegetable, Fruit, and Weed Plants

April 17, 2023
By Anne E Schellman
Last week I discussed ornamental edible flowers. This article features some of the edible flowers from vegetable, fruit and weed plants. A reminder: before consuming edible flowers, one should always proceed with caution.
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