HOrT COCO-UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa

Moles and Grubs in Your Lawn

December 2, 2019
Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Home Gardener's Request: Thank you for calling the UC Master Gardener Program Help Desk concerning moles in your lawn. I'm sending links (below) for the information that we promised.
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Lepechinia hastata(flower)

Lepechinia In Your Garden?

November 25, 2019
Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardeners Program of Contra Costa County Master Gardeners' Help Desk Request: I recently moved into a home in Clayton and am very fortunate to have inherited many beautiful perennials! One, in particular, has stumped me and I was hopin...
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New growth on 3+ year old <br>artichoke plant

Growing Artichokes?

November 18, 2019
Advice for the Home Gardener from the MGCC's Help Desk Gardener's Request: Hi Master Gardeners!: I'm into my third year with my artichoke crowns, and generally they seem to be doing well - I get a crop in the spring, then they die back, then new rosettes come out in about September and grow over the...
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Bed Bugs at various stages

Bed Bugs Winning?

November 11, 2019
Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program in Contra Costa County Updated Situation: Bed bug encounters are on the rise in California.
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