- Author: Anne Schellman
June Library Branch Schedule
- Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Pests in Your Vegetable Garden - Riverbank
- Monday, June 13, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Vermicomposting - Ceres
- Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Pests in Your Garden – Salida
- Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Pests in Your Garden – Oakdale
- Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. Growing Citrus– Turlock
- Monday, June 27, 2022 at 6:15 p.m. Culinary Herbs - Modesto
Class Descriptions:
Growing Citrus: Citrus is the most popular tree crop grown in California. Learn the best time to plant, planting tips, myths about pruning, pest management, and how to care for your tree.
Pest Management in Vegetable Gardens: Wondering what chewed your plant or if your vegetable plant has a disease? Take this class to get better at identifying pests as well as beneficial insects, and learn about less toxic ways to manage pests.
Vermicomposting: Did you know red wiggler worms can help eat kitchen waste and create compost? See a "worm hotel" and learn more about these fascinating critters. Take home a list of instructions on how to create your own. Fun for the whole family!
Contact your local library branch to find out more. Missed a class you wanted to take? Look for it at another library branch in the future.
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When: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Register at: http://ucanr.edu/spring/veg/2022
Instructors: Master Gardeners Rho Yare and Ted Hawkins
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
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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:
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.
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