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After a short hiatus, the
Master gardener program is alive and well in San Joaquin County. The
goal of the Master Gardener program is to train and develop a core of
volunteers who will engage in outreach efforts directed at educating
residents on gardening, landscapes, pesticides and fertilizers, water
conservation and overall landscape health. Master Gardeners provide
outreach and education on the principals of recycling and the reuse of green
waste and on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques as a safe and
effective method of pest control that also has far-reaching environmental
benefits. Master Gardeners are also involved in the planning and
preparation of school-based and community-based gardens.
The Master
Gardeners want everyone to have the experience the thrill of having a lush
lawn or a thriving plot of beautiful flowers or a garden full of fresh
fruits and nourishing vegetables, all grown without wasting water, using
harmful pesticides and chemical fertilizers which may contaminate municipal
storm water systems.
The Master
Gardener Program has a FREE hotline for residents to call in order
to identify pest, disease and general plant health problems along with
recommendations for correcting these issues. The information delivered
through this program is based on sound scientific principals developed by
University of California. Click on the link below for more
information.
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