Master Gardener Newsletter - Garden Notes

Fall is here even though the weather may feel otherwise during these warm afternoons. In case you missed it, we are sharing our newsletter with you again. Its full of great gardening advice and seasonal tips. We hope you enjoy it!

In this issue of Garden Notes:

Senior Gardeners           
Fall Garden Chores
Community Connections: Lodi Trees
Pests and Plants of the Season
Preserving Herbs
Growing Knowledge
How to Use the Master Gardener Help Desk
From the Garden        
Demo Garden             
Horticultural Terms  
The Help Desk: Deadheading
Taste of the Season               
Coming Events   

Happy Fall! We hope you are enjoying the cooler weather! Sit down with a warm cup of something tasty and enjoy this issue of our quarterly Master Gardener newsletter full of timely tips and useful garden information.

Happy New Year! We’re all settling in after the frantic activity of the holidays for a quiet winter. January is a good planning time of year. Assessing what you have for seed starting supplies, potting soil and seed varieties is always a fun way to start the excitement for the spring ahead.

Our newsletter is full of helpful and timely gardening information that we hope you enjoy and find useful. In this issue you will find:

Small Gardens & Small Spaces

Winter Garden Chores

Community Connections: The Timberwolf Garden

Pests and Plants of the Season

Senior Gardening

Beneficials: Tachinid Flies

Growing Knowledge: Understanding Roots: Discover How to Make Your Garden Flourish

From the Garden 9

Demo Garden Update         

Horticultural Terms: Roses

The Help Desk: Pruning Roses

Taste of the Season              

Coming Events       

SHARPS Collection Program

We hope you enjoy this issue of Garden Notes!

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Irrigation  Optimization

Garden Chores            

Community Connections: Insight Garden Program

Pests and Plants of the Season

Front Yard Vegetable Gardening

Beneficials: Syrphid Fly

Growing Knowledge 8

From the Garden

Demo Garden              

Gardening Tips for    
Seniors

The Help Desk: Carpenter Bees

Taste of the Season             

Coming Events           

Dazzling Dahlias:
Master the Art of Growing Stunning Blooms! 
Monday, January 13
Lodi Library

Registration opens at 10:30, class begins promptly at 11:00 am - 12:30 pm.

Lodi Library: 201 W Locust St, Lodi, 95240 

Join Lee Miller with the San Joaquin UC Master Gardeners for an inspiring class all about dahlias! Learn expert tips and techniques to grow vibrant, show-stopping blooms that will elevate your garden. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this class will help you unlock the secrets to dazzling dahlias all season long.

Questions, please call 209-953-6100

Advanced registration required: 
https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=45358

Water Wise: Simple Ways to Conserve Water in the Landscape

Monday, February 10
Lodi Library

Advance registration required. Sign up here: Registration Link

Registration opens at 10:30, class begins promptly at 11:00 am - 12:30 pm.  Lodi Library: 201 W Locust St, Lodi, 95240 

Join Linda Driver with the San Joaquin UC Master Gardeners for an inspiring class covering ways you can conserve water in the landscape. Topics covered include lawn alternatives(not entirely what you may think), irrigation, soil health, current regulations, areas with no irrigation, and numerous resources.

Questions, please call 209-953-6100