Well it looks like March is coming in like a lion and hopefully will go out like a lamb. In preparations for spring, here are our upcoming events:

• Sat, March 16, 2024- No Room for a Vegetable Garden… Try CONTAINERS! Public Workshop from 10:00 -11:30 am

Come listen to Tom Dinwoodie, Merced Master Gardener present a free community workshop, held at Merced College AG/IT Building. Pre-register Online Here  Or by emailing anrmgmerced@ucanr.edu by 10 am. Friday, March 15 to receive map to classroom and parking. More details in newsletter or on our website.

• Sat, March 23, 2024 Master Gardeners Volunteers will have an information booth at the Merced Grange's 9^th annual Plant Give and Take at St. Patrick’s church parking lot at 671 E Yosemite Ave, Merced. 
• Drop off and line up starts at 8:30 am. Event starts at 9am-10:30am. For more information click here
• Sat, May 11, 2024 –Drip Irrigation: Containers- Landscape- Garden & Orchard. 
• Wed June 5, 2024- Sun June 9- Master Gardeners at the Merced County Fair
• Sat, June 8,2024-Pest Management in the Veggie Garden: A Non-chemical Approach. 

Contact Merced County Master Gardener’s Helpline to get answers to your garden questions.