Master Gardener Workshop

How to Select, Plant, and Prune Your Landscape Tree

Modesto, California â€“ How to Select, Plant, and Prune Your Landscape Tree workshop is offered by University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Master Gardener Program for Stanislaus County on Saturday, April 27, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Agricultural Center, Stanislaus Building Rooms H&I at 3800 Cornucopia Way, Modesto, CA 95358.

This hands-on workshop is designed to help you choose the best tree for your landscape the basics of how to keep it healthy for years to come. You'll also learn about recommended trees for Stanislaus County and take home some helpful tree guides. Weather permitting, we'll have a planting demonstration outdoors.

This workshop is limited to 25 participants. UCCE instructors: Dr. Kari Arnold, Orchard Systems Advisor; Ed Perry, Horticulture Advisor (emeritus); Anne Schellman, Master Gardener Coordinator.

Alley Clean Up Project

Stanislaus County has recently allocated $100,000 towards a Community Cleanup pilot program to clean up trash illegally dumped in alleys.

The County has recently allocated $100,000 towards a Community Cleanup pilot program targeted at cleaning up trash illegally dumped in the alleys of unincorporated communities. Through this program the County hopes to team up with community volunteers to organize several community-led cleanups. The County will assist these community-led cleanups by funding the cost dumpster rental and, in some instances, heavy equipment.

If you are interested in coordinating a community-led cleanup please contact Patrick Cavanah, Senior Management Consultant at (209) 525-6333 or at cavanahp@stancounty.com. A cleanup application can be found here.

The Keep Stan Pilot Program will continue through June 2020 or until all allocated funding has been used. Community Cleanup requests will be considered on a first-come first-served basis.

In addition to the community cleanups, a portion of the $100,000 will go towards other activities such as outreach, education, piloting long-term strategies to prevent illegal dumping, and a service aimed at assisting our public utility providers. The pilot program will continue through June 2020 or until all allocated funding has been used.

If you come across illegal dumps or other potential code enforcement issues please report it using the Countyâ€™s GoRequest smartphone app, Customer Service Center found at www.stancounty.com, or by phone at 1-877-227-7478

Master Herb Gardener Class

Learn to grow an herb garden under the instruction of UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners.

Residents are invited to learn how to grow an herb garden with the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Master Gardener Program. Culinary herbs used in cooking will be the focus for this free class.

UCCE Master Gardener coordinator Anne Schellman will explain the sun, water, and cultural needs of herbs, which herbs do best in containers, and how to plan an herb garden. Free seeds will be made available to participants while supplies last.

Please join us for Growing Herbs for Beginners on Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Agricultural Center, Harvest Hall Rooms AB&C at 3800 Cornucopia Way, Modesto, CA 95358.

or call Anne Schellman at (209) 525-6862 to reserve your space.

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