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?
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
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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
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In the meantime, remember to sign up for our next class, Pest Management in Vegetable Gardens. As with all our online classes, it will be recorded and later posted to our channel.
Where: On Zoom. You will receive a link the morning of the class.
When: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Register at: http://ucanr.edu/vegpests/2021
Instructors: Rho Yare & Anne Schellman
Take our Pest Management in Vegetable Gardens class to learn how to identify pests and manage them using less toxic solutions. You'll also learn how to recognize beneficial insects, too.
Where: On Zoom. You will receive a link the morning of the class.
When: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Register at: http://ucanr.edu/vegpests/2021
Instructors: Rho Yare & Anne Schellman
- Author: Heidi Aufdermaur
Fruit or vegetable, there is no doubt to the popularity of the home-grown tomato, picked fresh off the vine and appreciated for its tasty flavor, health benefits and beauty. Growing heirloom tomatoes has recently become more popular, with the various colors, shapes, and sizes.
The first year I started my tomatoes from seed, I was not sure how many seeds would germinate. I planted 3-4 seeds in each cell. To my surprise, most of them grew. I was challenged to thin them and keep the most vigorous ones, so I transplanted most of them into their own cell and grew about 450 tomato plants. I was very popular that year with co-workers and family as I shared the bounty.
Tomato plants are also an easy plant to grow in containers. The important thing to remember when choosing a tomato plant is its growth habit. The two growth habits are determinate and indeterminate.
Determinate tomatoes grow to 3-5' tall, set fruit within 4-6 weeks and then begin to decline. They are a great choice for container gardening. Indeterminate tomatoes are more like a vine, as they grow, flower, and set fruit the entire season. They need a sturdy support and grow best in the ground. For more information about growing this tasty produce, join the UCCE Stanislaus County Master Gardener presentation, ‘Tips for Terrific Tomatoes” on April 20.
Where*: On Zoom. You will receive a link the morning of the class.
When: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Register at: http://ucanr.edu/tomato/tips2021
Master Gardener Instructors: Heidi Aufdermaur & Terry Harper