The UCCE Stanislaus County Master Gardener Program offered a timely online class on how to save water in your garden and home. It included science-based information climate change, where our fresh water comes from and how we can be more sustainable in our water use.

You can watch the class on our YouTube channel, http://ucanr.edu/youtube/ucmgstanislaus and follow along using a handout from our Classes and Workshops page https://ucanr.edu/sites/stancountymg/Classes/.

One of our volunteers, Denise Godbout-Avant, filmed a short video showing how much of our earth's water is fresh, and how much is available for people to use. This is a fascinating and eye-opening example you will not want to miss. Watch it here:

Are you interested in helping others and giving back to your community? Do you have a passion for gardening and volunteering? The UCCE Stanislaus County* Master Gardener Program is now accepting applications for 2022. 

Who are the Master Gardeners?

Master Gardeners are volunteers from the community trained to help answer questions about gardening and pest management.

How are Master Gardeners Trained?

Classes are taught by University experts on water management, soils and fertilizers, ornamental and drought tolerant plants, landscape tree care, vegetable and fruit tree care, pest management, and more. Each session is approximately 5 hours long. The 2022 training program will be held weekly from January through early June (19 weeks). 

Program requirements include weekly reading and quizzes, a final project and a final exam. Collaboration on assignments is encouraged, and trainees are provided any needed assistance by Master Gardener mentors.

How Can I Apply to Become a Master Gardener Trainee?

Visit Become a UCCE Master Gardener website page to read more and fill out an online application before August 31.

*You must be a Stanislaus County resident to apply.  For other county programs, visit http://mg.ucanr.edu/FindUs/ 

Every year, Pollinator Partnership celebrates National Pollinator Week, which helps spread the word about pollinators and how to protect them. Our local UCCE Stanislaus County Master Gardeners have given quite a few classes on this subject, including how to identify pollinators, what native bee pollinators to look for in your garden, butterfly pollinators, and which plants pollinators prefer.

Native (Bee) Pollinators 

Take a quiz on your knowledge of native bee pollinators, learn about the three types of pollinator nesting, and see examples of what types of plants pollinators prefer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOGDSNJJoh8&t=6s 

Planting for Pollinators

Learn about the local native bee pollinators and hummingbirds you might see in your backyard, and what kind of plants they prefer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naL3BM5aP-s&t=5s

Butterflies in Your Garden

Find out how to have more butterflies in your garden, by learning which plants are required for butterflies to complete their lifecycle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHXSdtxicII&t=6s 

Follow Along

Download the handouts from any of our classes by visiting our Classes and Workshops web page at https://ucanr.edu/sites/stancountymg/Classes/ 

This post was originally published on June 24, 2021.

We hope to "see" you at our Zoom class, Water-Wise Tips for the Garden and Home! Learn about where our water comes from, how it's used, and how you can save from our UCCE Stanislaus County Master Gardeners. 

Where: On Zoom. You will receive a link the morning of the class. 
When: Tuesday, June 29, 2021 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Register at: http://ucanr.edu/water-wise/2021  
Instructors: Instructors Denise Godbout-Avant and Johnny Mullins

The recording will be posted to our YouTube channel at http://ucanr.edu/youtube/ucmgstanislaus