The Stanislaus Sprout

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Leaffooted bug adults on pomegranate fruit. (Kristin Britt)
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Leaffooted Bug on Pomegranate

September 23, 2019
By Anne E Schellman
Pomegranate trees are often used in gardens and landscapes in Stanislaus County. They make a great tree and usually have relatively few problems.
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Images of bees and non bees. (Joseph Wilson)
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Bee Pollinator Quiz

September 9, 2019
By Anne E Schellman
This past week, the UCCE Stanislaus County Master Gardeners held a class about pollinators and the plants they prefer. Speakers from Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Xerces Society helped the audience meet many local pollinators found in our county.
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Showy milkweed plants and a monarch butterfly. (Xerces Society)
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Summer and Fall Events 2019

September 2, 2019
By Anne E Schellman
Summer and Fall Events, 2019 Ready to learn about local pollinators and how to welcome them to your garden? Take our Attracting Pollinators to your Backyard class this Thursday, September 5, 2019 from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
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