For the third year the UCCE Stanislaus County Master Gardeners is presenting its popular A Lavender Experience Workshop. Participants will:
- Explore the history of lavender and its uses.
- Learn about different types of lavender and how to grow them.
- Learn to make a lavender wand* and a stem lavender basket* (NEW!).
- Snack on lavender flavored goodies like lavender lemonade, salad, and shortbread.
- Get recipes for food made from lavender and dried culinary lavender to make your own recipes.
- Take home some lavender soap and scrub made by our UC Master Gardeners. (NEW!)
- Get a lavender plant to put in your garden.
Where: location mailed to participants
When: Saturday, June 22 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $30
Note: 35 spaces available
Questions? (209) 525-6862
Sign up online: https://ucanr.edu/lavender/2024
Master Gardener Instructors: Heidi Aufdermaur, Doone Cockrell, Denise Godbout-Avant, Bonnie Jones-Lee, Karen Jorgensen, Connie Lundgren-Gardner, Sandy Mann, Stephanie Ranon, Janet Wickstrom
If you cannot afford to pay full price for this workshop, please contact Anne at (209) 525-6862 or aschellman@ucanr.edu for a partial scholarship (while supplies last).
*Lavender wands and baskets can be placed in clothes drawers or cabinets to release a fresh scent and may last for years. You can also keep your wand or basket near your desk and inhale its relaxing fragrance when needed. Baskets can be used to store dried flowers, potpourri, or small items.
The lavender field image is from Pixabay and was published prior to July 2017 under the Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication license https://web.archive.org/web/20161229043156/https://pixabay.com/en/service/terms/
/span>- Author: Anne Schellman
Giving Day is next week!
Has our program made a difference in your life? If you've attended one of our classes at a local library or garden club, gained information from reading a Sprout article, or asked a question of our Help Line, please consider making a donation to our program.
All dollars given go directly to our local program UC Cooperative Extension* Master Gardener Program in Stanislaus County.
We rely on donors like you to help us purchase much needed materials for our demonstration gardens, training classes and outreach events. They also support scholarships for individuals that cannot pay to attend training classes or workshops.
Your generosity helps us continue our mission of supporting Stanislaus County residents with sustainable gardening and pest management information.
Giving Day ends at noon on May 17. Stay tuned for another message with information on how to give, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @UCMGStanislaus.
*Cooperative Extension operates under the umbrella of a larger, statewide organization called UC ANR or University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.
- Author: Janet S Hartin
To date, over 1,800 climate-ready shade trees and tips on their planting and long-term care have been provided by UC Master Gardeners and over 20 partners to residents of low shade neighborhoods in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties through the “Trees for Tomorrow Start Today” project. Tree species given away are identified from research projects including the joint University of California/United States Forest Service (USFS) study at UC Riverside as well as from other research, local observations, and input from the green industry and academic colleagues.
Why is this project so important? 95% of Californians now reside in cities and suburban environments. Resulting urban heat islands created by built environments coupled with impacts of climate change can be mitigated through nature-based solutions. Planting climate-ready shade trees now will help ensure cooler urban areas in the next several decades as trees mature and maximize their urban ecosystem benefits. Fortunately, the shade from a single well-placed tree can decrease surface temperatures of black asphalt and artificial turf by more than 70 degrees F in hot inland and desert cities. Studies show that surrounding air temperatures can also be reduced through the transpiration process.
A major goal of the"Trees for Tomorrow Start Today" project is to enhance tree canopy cover in low shade neighborhoods also plagued with much higher than average levels of air pollution and pulmonary and cardiovascular disease incidence. Events over the past month have occurred in Fontana, San Bernardino, and the Salton Sea.
Thank you to all our partners and, especially, our tree recipients, for greening and cooling your yard and neighborhood!
If so, please fill out this simple, two question survey found at this link: https://ucanr.edu/ucce/mg/survey
Here are the questions you'll see in the survey:
- Did you gain knowledge?
Yes No
- Will you use the information/knowledge gained? ?
- Yes, in the next 12 months.
- Probably, but not in the short term.
- No, not at all.
Survey Collection
We are collecting data all year long, so you only need to answer these questions once. We truly appreciate the time you take to give feedback to our program. It helps us demonstrate our value to the community by measuring our impact.
Please take a moment and fill out the survey https://ucanr.edu/ucce/mg/survey
Thank you!
Anne Schellman
UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Coordinator,
Stanislaus County
*Three months after you attend one of our classes, you receive an email survey with questions about the class topic. Its purpose is to find out how much you've learned and apply the information in your home garden, and is not related to the survey above.
/h3>/h3>Garden tools looking sad? Your hula hoe doesn't dance anymore? Got rust on your shovel?
Join the UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners next month for an experience that's sure to not be dull! Learn how to sharpen common garden tools such as hoes, shovels, pruners, loppers, and hula hoes so you can go home and sharpen the tools in your shed.
See live demos to help you better understand the process and get your questions about tool maintenance answered. Another important topic covered is how to keep tools clean and sanitized to prevent the spread of pathogens.
Where: Agricultural Center, Harvest Hall rooms AB&C
Address: 3800 Cornucopia Way, Modesto, 95358.
When: Saturday, January 13, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $10
Instructors: Tim Long & Ted Hawkins, UCCE Stanislaus County Master Gardeners
Payment Link: https://ucanr.edu/tools/2023
Questions? (209) 525-6862