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Growing Artichokes??

January 28th, 2019
Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Customer's Request: I wanted to grow some artichoke plants this year, but recently read that they can be very invasive in some places.
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Peach Leaf Curl
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Young Peach Tree Problems

January 21st, 2019
Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: Thank you for calling the UC Master Gardener Program Help Desk this morning with a question about your young peach tree.
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What Hay Are You Feeding Your Horses?

January 14th, 2019
Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: I'd like to feed my horses with Orchard Grass Hay. I'd like to be assured that it is "safe" for the horses and get it tested and analyzed to assure that it is "safe".
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Garden Compost Pile
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When to Compost in the Winter

December 31st, 2019
Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client Calls the Help Desk (tel#: 925/608-6683) Thank you for contacting the UC Master Gardener Program Help Desk. It was nice to speak with you this morning.
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