- Author: Anne E Schellman
The UCCE Stanislaus County Master Gardener Program started in late 2018, and since then we've taught in-person and now online classes on topics like water conservation, growing herbs or vegetables, pollinator gardening, composting with worms, and many others. We hope these classes inspired you to save water, use plants to attract pollinators, and grow healthy food.
As of July, our program has taught 55 people how to become volunteers! Perhaps you've met one of our Master Gardeners at a local farmers market, the Stanislaus County fair, or other outdoor event. You may have spoken to them when you called, emailed, or visited our help desk with a question. We strive to answer your gardening and pest management questions with University research-based solutions in a timely and friendly manner.
Has our program helped you solve a pest management problem, provided you with information on helpful topics through classes, or answered your gardening questions through email or a phone conversation?
If so, we hope you will consider donating on Big Dig Day on June 5, 2020. Your donation goes directly to support our local program.
To donate, visit https://ucanr.blackbaud-sites.com/MasterGardener and scroll to the bottom of the page to select the Stanislaus County Master Gardener Program. You can donate anytime. The campaign ends June 5 at midnight.
We thank you in advance for your support!
- Author: Anne E Schellman
If you didn't receive an email from ucmgstanislaus@ucanr.edu, first check your spam. Another reason you might not have gotten emails from us is that you typed your email address incorrectly when you signed up. Several emails sent out came back as incorrect. Sign up again and carefully type in your email address: http://ucanr.edu/virtualpollinators/2020
If you are still having issues, please send an email to aschellman@ucanr.edu before 4 p.m. on May 26.
Our goal for this class is to teach:
- What is a pollinator?
- How can you recognize pollinator in your garden?
- What plants do native pollinators prefer, and how can you attract them to your garden?
To view the class tomorrow night, you need to register by 4 p.m. today to receive the link and password. If you miss the class, you can watch it a week later on our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_VH0Tcyqn2M6R8TneFa6gQ
The Master Gardeners would like to invite you to join us for a fun evening of learning about native pollinators and how you can attract them to your garden. This presentation will focus on using California native plants and pollinator friendly practices to create habitat for these fascinating species.
When: May 26, 2020 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Where: Zoom
How: Register at: http://ucanr.edu/virtualpollinators/2020
Speaker: Chris Howington, Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS)
Watch the Live Broadcast
To watch the presentation live, make sure Zoom is installed on your device. You'll receive the Zoom link just a few days before the presentation in an email, as well as slides for you to print so you can follow along. Please do not share this link with others.
If you don't have Zoom or want to watch the presentation at another time, it will be available on our YouTube Channel at a later date. http://ucanr.edu/uccemgyoutube
- Author: Anne E Schellman
Although we can't see you at the local Farmers Market, our Harvest Hall location, or meet with you at the Stanislaus County Fair this year, we want you to know that we have an online presence and are still offering free classes!
Spring Container Vegetable Gardening Class-available now!
Thanks to those of you who joined us for our first online class. May is here, but it's not too late to start a vegetable garden. Watch on our new Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_VH0Tcyqn2M6R8TneFa6gQ
Gardening with Pollinators
Now that many of us are sheltering-at-home, we may go outside more. You've probably seen a few pollinators buzzing about. Some of you wrote and asked if we planned to give a class on this topic. The answer is yes! Our next class will include how to attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to your garden.
Save the date of May 26, 2020. Registration information coming soon.
Growing Culinary Herbs
Normally when teaching this class, we do a “show and smell” that allows everyone to touch and breathe in the aromas of these herbs. However, since we can't do this, the next best thing is to have a presentation with lots of great photos that describe the herbs and how to use them. We have a class planned for June.
Fall Container Vegetable Gardening
Once your spring vegetable garden is done, it's time to replace it with fall vegetables! Join us to learn about the vegetables that grow well during cool weather and how to care for them. This class will happen is August.
If you don't see a class you are looking for, or are excited about one of the classes below, please comment below, or contact us on our Facebook page. You can also send us an email to ucmgstanislaus@ucanr.edu
We are excited to announce the UCCE Stanislaus County Master Gardener Program has started a YouTube Channel! Our goal is to bring you FREE gardening programming asked for by members of the community.
Our first video, Spring Container Vegetable Gardening was just posted. It was recorded on April 15, 2020. Master Gardener Rho Yare tells you everything you need to know about growing food in containers in spring.
Although spring is in full swing, there's still time to purchase vegetable transplants from a local garden or nursery. You can find tomato, pepper, eggplant, cucumber, and squash plants. There's still time to get seeds in the ground for melons, pumpkins, and beans.
Upcoming Classes
We are planning for classes on vermicomposting (composting using worms), pollinators, fall container vegetable gardens, and possibly herbs. If you have a request, feel free to type it into the bottom of this article.
Online Classes
Transforming our classes from in-person to online has been a new challenge for us, but we are taking it in stride. Please let us know what you think about our classes by commenting or sending us an email at ucmgstanislaus@ucanr.edu
Watch our new video clicking on the link below. After watching the video, please share it with your gardening friends, and leave a comment telling us if you found it helpful.
