We're glad for a bit of break from the hot weather this week. In this issue:

• Upcoming workshops
  • Preregister here for this Saturday, Aug 17th's Fall and Winter Vegetable Gardening Workshop 10am -12 noon at the UCCE classroom. 
  • Jim Brugger, a popular speaker from the CA Native Plant Society, return for Lose the Lawn- Go Native! workshop on Sat, Sep 14. 
• Congratulations to our new Merced County Master Gardeners
• Our demonstration garden was awarded first place at the Merced County Fair, and our educational booth was awarded third place.
• Advice to Grow By- how to get answers to your gardening questions
• Garden To-Do's -Summer