Happy (almost) New Year! 

We are looking forward to welcoming the incoming class of applicants as they embark in early January on the 4 month 2024 Master Gardener Training Program! 

In this issue: 

• Spring 2024 Free Community Workshops Info and Save the Dates
  • Pre-register Online Here for the Roses 101 Workshop and Hands-On Pruning Practice on Sat, Jan 13 from 1-3 pm Free Community Education Roses 101 Workshop and Hands-on pruning practice. Workshop held at Our Lady of Mercy School (OLM) at 1400 27th Street, Merced. See the newsletter or our website for more info. 
  • Citrus Orchard Walk-About -Sat, February 17, 2024
  • Container Gardening: Advantages, Disadvantages, and Tips - Sat, March 9, 2024  
  • Drip Irrigation: Container, Landscape, Garden and Orchard - Save the Date- Sat, April 20, 2024
• Articles:
  • Garden to Do's: Jan, Feb, Mar by Pat Shay
  • Artichokes are Changing article
  • Bare Root Fruit Trees article by Tom Dinwoodie
  • Time to Talk Turkey Quiz
  • Seeding Time is coming- Don't throw it away 
• Gardening Questions? We're here to help. Call or email our Garden Helpline.