The Stanislaus Sprout

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Oregano in a pot. (Terry Pellegrini)
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The Joy of Culinary Herbs

June 19, 2020
By Anne E Schellman
Imagine yourself walking out to your garden or patio and being greeted by a spicy fragrance. All around you are pots and containers filled with culinary herbs such as fresh thyme, oregano, and basil.
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Herb pots. (pixabay.com)
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Herb Gardening Class June 30, 2020 Sign up Now!

June 12, 2020
By Anne E Schellman
You say "Herbs, I say "Erbs," but they all are fun and delicious! Please join our Stanislaus County Master Gardeners Rho Yare and Terry Pellegrini online for a fun evening learning about the wonderful world of culinary herbs, including: -Which herbs grow best in the Central Valley of California -How...
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Zika mosquito, Aedes egypti. (Centers for Disease Control)
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Mosquitoes: what's the buzz?

June 5, 2020
By Anne E Schellman
From UC IPM Pests in the Urban Landscape blog. As summer quickly approaches and we find ourselves getting outside a bit more, remember to take care to protect yourself from mosquitoes.
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Watch Native Pollinator Gardening Now!

June 2, 2020
By Anne E Schellman
We are excited to announce the UCCE Stanislaus County Master Gardener Program's SECOND online class is now available on our new YouTube Channel! Native Pollinator Gardening in Your Backyard was recorded on May 26, 2020.
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