UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County

This Saturday, June 27th Master Gardener volunteers are teaching a free class on Successful Strategies for Managing Garden Pests! Registration is requested but walk-ins are also welcome. https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=48697

Join the UC Master Gardeners of Amador County for an informative class on preventing and managing many of the numerous pests that make home gardening so challenging in the foothills. To register and for more details visit: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=48697
When: Saturday June 27th 9:00 AM – Noon
Where: GSA Building, 12200-B Airport Road, Jackson CA
Cost: Free!

UC Master Gardener volunteers had a great time building terrariums with so many happy kiddos at Amador County Library’s summer reading program today!

Check out these webinars for Invasive Species Week!

How do you stop invasive fruit flies before they become established in California?

Join Eric Middleton, UC Integrated Pest Management and UC Cooperative Extension advisor, during where he will share how rapid detection, quarantines and coordinated response efforts help protect California agriculture and home gardens from invasive fruit flies such as the Mexican fruit fly and Oriental fruit fly.

His presentation on June 9 will focus on current and recent quarantine efforts, existing control measures, and simple steps the public can take to help prevent future introductions of these costly pests.

Register ➡️ https://ucanr.edu/site/invasive-species-action-week-lunchtime-talks/2026-cisaw-lunchtime-talks

June gardening tips!

Thanks Cynthia for helping us get the word out!

Important Alert for Costco Shoppers who recently purchased grapevines:

"The Sacramento County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office is issuing an urgent public alert regarding grapevine plants sold at Costco Wholesale stores in Sacramento County infested with the glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS), an invasive insect that poses a serious threat to California’s vineyards."

"Between April 21, 2026, and May 21, 2026, Costco Wholesale locations received multiple shipments of grapevines from Burchell Nursery, Inc., located in Fresno County. All life stages of GWSS have been detected on these shipments across multiple counties, including Sacramento, Sonoma, Marin, Solano, Yolo and others."

"What We Are Asking You to Do: If you purchased grapevines or other Burchell Nursery plants from Costco between April 21 and May 21, please:

• Keep the plant isolated in its original pot or container.

• Do not plant the grapevine or tree if you have not already done so.

• If possible, place the plant(s) in two secured trash bags, one inside the other, and seal them closed.

• Do not attempt to return, transport or relocate the plant.

• Do not place the plant in the trash or a compost bin.

• Immediately contact the Sacramento County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office at 916-875-6603 or [email protected].

• An agricultural inspector will be dispatched the same day to examine the grapevine, fruit tree(s) and any nearby host plants.

• As a precautionary measure, GWSS monitoring traps may be placed on the property

https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/glassy-winged-sharpshooter-infested-grapevines-shipped-to-costco.html

UC Master Gardeners of Amador County are offering a class on how to compost with worms, also known as vermicomposting. If you're interested in learning more and want to make your own DIY worm bin, register at https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=47581
and we will provide you with the bin, worms and materials needed to get started. Class will be held on Saturday, June 13th from 9am-12pm at 12200 B Airport Road in Jackson, CA. Cost is free, but registration is encouraged. Funded by CalRecycle