The Stanislaus Sprout

Recently, someone called our office needing help identifying a plant he said was taking over his landscape and crowding out his other plants. The caller noted that the original patch of this plant had doubled in size since last year. He described it as having clover-like leaves and yellow flowers.

[From the Pests in the Urban Landscape blog] Spring is here which means pest activity is on the rise. Termites are one of the top pest concerns for many city dwellers and rural residents alike. The infographic shows some interesting facts about termites.

The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Master Gardener Program is planning exciting courses for the public for spring, summer, and fall of 2019! Two classes are happening next month: April 11, Growing Herbs for Beginners April 29, Planting the Right Tree or Shrub for your Landscap...

In our previous blog, we posted a Pollinator Quiz. How did you do? Check the answers below to find out. Please post your responses in the comments section, or reply to the post on our Facebook page.

You may have heard a lot of buzz about pollinators lately. Declining pollinator numbers have caused concern among gardeners in California, prompting them to ask the UCCE Master Gardener program how it can help.