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UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County

Visit or call us on Wednesdays between 9:00 a.m. and 12 p.m. We are located in the Ag Center in the Stanislaus Building, Suite A. Call anytime (209) 525-6802 to leave a message. Fill out our ask a Master Gardener form and upload photos. Our volunteers will respond within 3-5 business days.
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Information Technology

IT Infrastructure provides technology solutions to the Division that enable communication between offices, clientele and to the rest of the world. These services include email, high-speed internet access, video conferencing, secure remote connectivity, and training.
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Marin Knotweed Action Team

Japanese knotweed, an invasive plant posing severe risks to the environment and property, has been identified in Marin County and specifically the San Geronimo Valley and Lagunitas Creek Watersheds.
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Orange County EFNEP

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) assists limited-resource families gain the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and changed behavior necessary to choose nutritionally sound diets and improve their well-being.
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UC Ag Experts Talk Webinar Series

What is involved in the webinars? A series of usually 1-hour long webinars, designed for growers and pest management professionals, highlighting various pest management and horticultural topics for crops grown in California.
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California 4-H Healthy Living Toolkit

The California 4-H Healthy Living program wants youth to reach their fullest potential. The Life Skills for Better Living Toolkit is a place to find activities and resources, research, and policies and guidelines, surrounding today's most-pressing healthy living topics.
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Central Coast Rangeland Coalition

The Central Coast Rangeland Coalition is a group of individuals and organizations committed to the ecological, economic, and social sustainability of rangeland management on public and private lands across Californias Central Coast region.
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UC Master Gardeners of Tuolumne County: Article

Why Check Soil pH First

May 30, 2026
Will your garden soil produce well? One of the best items to check is your soil pH or acidity. pH stands for the “potential of hydrogen” and is a scale that indicates whether your soil is acid or alkaline (basic). The pH scale runs from 0 to 14 with 7.0 being neutral. If your pH is below…
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

Gardening With Mediterranean Ornamentals - Los Altos

Sep 16, 2026

You may be familiar with California Native ornamental plants, but did you know that there are Mediterranean climates around the world that have the same growing conditions as we have here in Santa Clara County? They produce many beautiful ornamentals that grow very well here and need low water and little or…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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Tower of Red, Pollen of Blue

May 29, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Honey bees can't get enough of the Tower of Jewels, Echium wildpretii.Wildpretii?  Sometimes you feel like addingan extra "t" and remove an "i." It's pronounced "wild-PRET-ee-eye."A towering, flowering biennnial plant in the family Boraginaceaes, it's named for the 19th century Swiss botanist…
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Names in the News

May 29, 2026
By Caroline D Champlin
New hires include Shawna Dark, the UC ANR-Online strategy advisor, and Ajay Dhukuchhu, a limited term assistant specialist for vegetable crops production and management, serving Stanislaus, Merced and San Joaquin counties.
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Contact Us

Contact the Strategic Communications team for help with media relations, social media, blogging, video, photography, translation, training, and website best practices. Drop-in office hours are available — no appointment needed.Leadership Linda Forbes Director of Strategic Communications Email: lforbes…
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UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties: Event

Earth Friendly Gardening: Improving Your Soil

Aug 23, 2026

Healthy soil is the foundation of an earth-friendly garden  Join the UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties for this hands-on workshop exploring practical, science-based ways to improve your soil and grow healthier plants. Earth-friendly Gardening focuses on…
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UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties: Event

Earth Friendly Gardening: Plant Selection

Jul 26, 2026

Create a garden that’s beautiful, resilient, and in harmony with the environment. In this Earth-friendly Gardening workshop, Monterey Bay Master Gardeners share practical, research-based tips for choosing plants that thrive in our local conditions while supporting a healthier environment.Learn how to…
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Event

Our Garden Talk - Fall in Love with Pumpulents - OG2026

Oct 7, 2026

Do you love pumpkins? How about succulents? Well then, we’ve got the perfect DIY project for you. Introducing... The Pumpulent!  We will demonstrate a great alternative to traditional pumpkin carving for your fall decor!Presented by UC Master Gardener Stefanie Hargrave
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County
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