Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are postponing our class in Spanish that was scheduled for August 24, 2021. We hope to have a new date soon.

There's still time to register for our class in English on August 31 at 6:00 p.m. The class will be held outdoors in a shady spot near Harvest Hall. Participants will receive a handout and free seeds.

When: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Where: Harvest Hall at the Agricultural Center at the corner of Crows Landing and Service Road in Modesto. 3800 Cornucopia Way, Modesto, CA 95358.
Cost: Free
Instructors: Master Gardeners Rho Yare and Ted Hawkins
Sign Up: http://ucanr.edu/fallvegs/2022 or contact Misa at (209) 525-6800 to register

If you are subscribed to this email blog, you are already familiar with the UCCE Stanislaus County Master Gardener Program. We thought it would be fun to interview some of our volunteers so you can learn more about them, and why they volunteer. Our first interviewee is Rosalinda! 

Why did you become a UCCE Master Gardener?

I've been a Nutrition Educator with the UC CalFresh Nutrition Program for 6 ½ years. When I learned about this program, I thought it would be a perfect match to learn more about gardening and became a Master Gardener in 2019.

In my role as a nutrition educator, I visit schools, community centers, and other organizations and help them learn healthy grocery shopping habits and meal planning and preparation. As a Master Gardener volunteer, I help create social media content for our Instagram channel. One of my favorite things to do is to create short, educational videos that show people how to garden. I love that I can use my talents and do something I enjoy that benefits the program. You can visit our Instagram account and see my posts and the videos I've created @UCMGStanislaus.

What's your favorite vegetable?

I have to say cauliflower. You can do a lot of different things with it. One of the recipes I like to make is cauliflower tacos. I have a teenage son, so I want to make food he likes that is also healthy. Cauliflower tacos are tasty and make a good vegetarian option, too. They are also super simple and have a lot of flavor. First, cut the cauliflower into small, taco meat size pieces. Then roast them in the oven. Take them out when they turn brown. You can read the rest of the steps and even see pictures on this website at https://eatfresh.org/recipe/main-dish/cauliflower-tacos

Interested in Becoming a Master Gardener?

I think people interested in gardening and volunteering would benefit from being in the program. Visit our site to learn more about who we are, what we do, and to apply. The deadline is August 31, 2021.  If you don't want to apply online, you can download and print the application, or ask us for a copy. https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=49132

August is here, and summer vegetable plants are still growing strong. It's hard to believe it's time to start thinking about planting your fall vegetable garden! We are offering two free, in-person classes.

What Can You Grow?

If you haven't grown vegetables during fall, you may be wondering, "What vegetables grow during fall?" The answer is, “plenty!” Asparagus, artichoke, broccoli, bok choy, Brussels sprouts, carrots, cauliflower, cabbage, mustard greens, lettuce, spinach, and Swiss chard (just to name a few) do great during cool weather. You can even start strawberry plants!

We hope to see you at one of our classes. Pick up free radish and carrot seeds in addition to a handout to get your garden started. As you'll see, our first class is offered in Spanish, the second is in English. Please help us get the word out!

Spanish Fall Vegetable Gardening Class/Clase de Jardinería de Otoño

Estamos felices de ofrecer una clase en español. (We are excited to offer our first ever class in Spanish!)

Cuándo: Wednesday, August 24, 2021  6:00-7:30 p.m./ miércoles 25 de agosto de 2021 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Dónde: Centro agrícola del condado de Stanislaus, Harvest Hall. 3800 Cornucopia Way, Ste. A, Modesto, 95358. 
Costo: Gratis
Instructora: Jacqueline Vasquez Mendoza
¿Preguntas? Correo electrónico Jvasquezmendoza@ucanr.edu
Inscribirse:http://ucanr.edu/jardineriaotono/2022

English Fall Vegetable Gardening Class

We are happy to be presenting again in person on this topic!

When: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Where: Harvest Hall at the Agricultural Center at the corner of Crows Landing and Service Road in Modesto. 3800 Cornucopia Way, Modesto, CA 95358.
Cost: Free
Instructors: Master Gardeners Rho Yare and Ted Hawkins
Questions: call (209) 525-6862
Sign Up online: http://ucanr.edu/fallvegs/2022

 

Planting a vegetable garden can be a healthy and delicious way to provide yourself and your family with produce. But what should you do when pests and diseases appear? What if something is happening and you aren't sure what it is, or what to do?

Watch our video to help you understand the principles of IPM or integrated pest management. This is the process of identifying, monitoring, and managing pests and diseases that often invade gardens. Once you know what pest you have, you can take steps to manage it, using less toxic solutions recommended by UC IPM.

Watch our video on our YouTube Channel at https://youtu.be/uWkwPQfl79k