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UC Master Gardener Coordinators: Page

Order a UC Master Gardener Program Canopy

 If your program participates in farmers markets, fairs, or community events, a branded canopy helps you show up looking professional and makes your booth easy to spot. The UC Master Gardener Program has a pre-designed 10' x 10' pop-up canopy available to order directly through our vendor.About the…
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Ron Strochlic
Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Ron Strochlic retires from the Nutrition Policy Institute

June 29, 2026
 Nutrition Policy Institute researcher Ron Strochlic will retire from the University of California on July 1, 2026. Strochlic began his UC career at the UC Berkeley Center for Weight and Health in January 2012 and in 2015, he and other staff transferred to NPI, one year after it was founded. In his 14…
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The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

See you at the Stanislaus County Fair!

June 29, 2026
By Anne E Schellman
Summer is here, and so is the Stanislaus County Fair! It starts Friday, July 10, and ends on Sunday, July 19, 2026.   Stop by our UC Master Gardener booth inside the Floriculture Building, located just inside the fairgrounds near the Arch Gate off 900 North Broadway in Turlock. Free Seed…
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The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Plant Propagation

June 29, 2026
By Terry Pellegrini
Propagating your own plants is rewarding, fun, and saves you money. While we may not propagate all our plants ourselves (there are some special and amazing ones at the nursery), we can take some of our favorites and make many out of one. There are two types of plant propagation. There is sexual or seed…
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Hoverfly on purple flower
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

YELLOW STRIPEY BUGS IN YOUR GARDEN

June 29, 2026
By Denise Godbout-Avant
Most of us recognize Western honeybees (Apis mellifera) with their familiar yellow stripes foraging on flowers for nectar. But what about all those other yellow striped insects in our gardens? There are other beneficial insects who mimic honeybees with yellow and black bands to warn off potential predators…
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Sun beaming down
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Gardening in the Heat – Stay Cool!

June 29, 2026
By Denise Godbout-Avant
July and August are traditionally the hottest months of the year. Heat related illnesses are a serious concern, particularly when physically active outdoors, such as when working in the garden.  The warning signs of heat illnesses There are three levels of heat illnesses: heat cramps, heat…
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Master Gardener booth at the Marin County Fair
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

So much to celebrate!

June 29, 2026
 Wow!  We all know it is a big year for Team USA to celebrate our 250th Anniversary.  For your Marin Master Gardener team, it is a big year to celebrate our 40th Anniversary of service to our Marin neighbors.  What better place to highlight both accomplishments…
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