The Stanislaus Sprout

If you're looking for an outdoor activity, take a stroll through the La Loma Native Garden at 1805 Encina Avenue in Modesto. This two-acre area is ablaze with color right now, with many blooming wildflowers of different hues.

Our program had a fantastic spring schedule of classes and events planned. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 concerns, they've been canceled or postponed. Gardeners are innovative people by nature, so we won't let this stop us! We plan on bringing programs to you virtually.

Rho Yare is a first year Master Gardener in Stanislaus County.

We've decided to postpone our pollinator class for now. We will post a new blog when we have information about our next one.

Urban landscapes are much needed resource for pollinators such as hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. What should you plant to attract them? Honey bees are well-known plant pollinators, but they aren't the only bees in the landscape.