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Big Dig Day is June 5, 2020

Bonnie and Marijane at Modesto Farmers Market
Master Gardeners at the Modesto Farmers Market.
Big Dig Day is almost here! It's a day to show support for your local Master Gardener Program.

The UCCE Stanislaus County Master Gardener Program started in late 2018, and since then we've taught in-person and now online classes on topics like water conservation, growing herbs or vegetables, pollinator gardening, composting with worms, and many others. We hope these classes inspired you to save water, use plants to attract pollinators, and grow healthy food.

As of July, our program has taught 55 people how to become volunteers! Perhaps you've met one of our Master Gardeners at a local farmers market, the Stanislaus County fair, or other outdoor event. You may have spoken to them when you called, emailed, or visited our help desk with a question. We strive to answer your gardening and pest management questions with University research-based solutions in a timely and friendly manner.

Master Gardener helping a client.
Master Gardener helping a client.

Has our program helped you solve a pest management problem, provided you with information on helpful topics through classes, or answered your gardening questions through email or a phone conversation?

If so, we hope you will consider donating on Big Dig Day on June 5, 2020. Your donation goes directly to support our local program.

To donate, visit https://ucanr.blackbaud-sites.com/MasterGardener and scroll to the bottom of the page to select the Stanislaus County Master Gardener Program. You can donate anytime. The campaign ends June 5 at midnight. 

We thank you in advance for your support!