The Stanislaus Sprout

I have always loved lavender's fragrance, its colorful prolific blooms, its delightful oils, and soaps. I recently had the pleasure of taking a Stanislaus County UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardener workshop on lavender.

Are you ready to take your gardening skills to the next level? Although the actual process of saving seeds is easy, there are a few tips you should know in order to be successful.

National Pollinator Week (https://nationaltoday.com/national-pollinator-week/) is an annual event celebrated all over the world during the last week of June (June 19 25 this year).

The warm weather has arrived, and so have the pests! By now you've probably noticed a few munching on plants in your vegetable garden.

California Invasive Species Week is June 3-11. This is the perfect time to raise awareness about the impact of invasive plants on our natural ecosystems and the importance of making informed plant choices.