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: Visiting the Master Gardener Help Desk at our new relocated offices @ 2380 Bisso Lane in Concord I found these spiders in my home Although I know that they aren't normally fou...

Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: How do I know when to pick the ripe apples off my backyard tree? Help Desk Response: Thank you for contacting the UC Master Gardener Help Desk.

Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: My Bougainvillea is five years old, but it has never bloomed.

Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: Hi, I've created a new garden area this year. I've put down new dirt and compost but haven't had time this year to plant anything other than my green onions.

Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: I am about average in composting: mix a balance of brown and green; no weeds, seeds, meat, dairy products; moist like a squeezed-out sponge; and rotate/turn over.