HOrT COCO-UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa

Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: Hi. We have a beautiful, delicious, amazing plum tree in our backyard. Every year, we've had so many plums that we've been able to share them with friends and neighbors.

Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: I have a 5+ year old bamboo plant in a pot (14" wide by 15" tall) that is probably root bound and appears ready to transplant to a larger pot or maybe into the garden.

Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client' Request: Hi! What bug (or other cause) is responsible for my Bright Lights Swiss chard leaves to look dry and brown? (See pictures below) What can I do to fix this?

Advice for Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: The photo shows a fungal-looking substance that developed in my wood chip bed.

Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: I am aware that asparagus is a 2/3/4th year veggie. I am a patient person. However, I am not so talented, or patient enough to start from scratch.