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The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Now is the Time to Go on Wildflower Walks!

March 25, 2026
By Anne E Schellman
By: Denise Godbout-AvantMid-March through mid-May are the best months of the year to go on wildflower walks in the valley and foothills. There are several hikes within an hour or two drive from the Modesto area. Some years produce abundant wildflowers, while other years are less showy, but you will always…
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California Natives in the garden
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Incorporating California Native Plants into Your Landscape

March 25, 2026
By Anne E Schellman
By Barbara Kissinger-SantosCalifornia’s diverse climate and ecosystems make it home to thousands of native plant species, many of which are perfectly suited for home gardens. Incorporating California natives into your landscape not only enhances beauty but also supports local wildlife, conserves water and…
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raised bed filled with onion seedlings and a person holding the side of the bed wearing a read sweater.
UC Master Gardener Program: Page

Seed Germination Temperature and Timing

Soil Temperature Conditions for Vegetable Seed GerminationMany internal and environmental conditions influence seed germination: seed condition, water availability, sufficient air, soil conditions, and temperature. The chart below lists the optimum soil temperatures at which they do best. This does not mean…
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Humboldt’s Bay Owl’s clover in grass
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

No Mow Spring

March 25, 2026
By Anne E Schellman
By: Denise Godbout-AvantWant to make your lawn more attractive for small creatures such as insects, amphibians, and birds? You can do it by not mowing it for four weeks sometime during the months of March through May.  Not Beneficial to Wildlife  Grass-only lawns cover 40 million acres in…
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Aerial view of Sierra Foothill REC property -- rolling green hills studded with oak trees with a few buildings in the center
ANR Employee News: Article

Sierra Foothill REC seeks research proposals

March 25, 2026
By Michele Flavell
UC Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center (SFREC) is soliciting proposals from April 1 to May 15, 2026, to support new and continuing research.
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UC Master Gardeners of Merced County: Event

Less Toxic Insecticides Workshop

Apr 4, 2026

UC Master Gardeners of Merced County presents "Less Toxic Insecticides", a Public Workshop on Saturday, April 4th from 10am-12pm.  Presenter: Tom Dinwoodie, UC Master Gardener of Merced Topics covered: -How to select insecticides -Choose products that target specific pests -Cultural and…
UC Master Gardeners of Merced County
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Unthinned peach tree. With no thinning fruit are very small, have poor flavor and are more prone to disease. R. Johnson UC ANR
The Real Dirt: Article

Don’t Hesitate to Thin That Fruit!

March 25, 2026
It is time to start thinking about thinning the fruit on peach, nectarine, plum, pluot, apricot, apple, and pear trees. To produce fruit that is large and healthy, fruit trees need plenty of leaves to feed the developing fruit.  Since trees often set far more fruit than their leaves can adequately support,…
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UC Environmental Stewards: Event

California Naturalist Eastern Sierra Immersion Course with Teranga Ranch Wildlife

Jun 8, 2026 - Jun 23, 2026

Explore California’s redwoods, rivers, and coastline through an immersive, place-based field experience designed for curious adults and older youth.This six-day field course with Teranga Wildlife focuses on the ecological connections between land, water, and wildlife — with extended time in the field, guided…
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UC Environmental Stewards: Event

Climate Stewards Course with Community Environmental Council

Apr 15, 2026 - Jun 3, 2026

Taking bold measures to stop the climate crisis requires the work of many — non-profit leaders, professionals, recent college graduates, retirees, and community members — to work together. CEC’s Climate Stewards program is designed to provide participants with the tools needed to take individual and…
UC Environmental Stewards
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