Advice from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: We moved into a house that has a large yard (1 acre). It's 20 years old and could use some updating. The sprinkler system is not efficient and we have too much grass. ($1200 water bills.
Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: The photo shows an example of navel oranges that are splitting and falling from our large orange tree. It's occurring at a rate of about 1 a day.
Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: Hello! My family will be moving to Contra Costa County this summer.
Advice from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: I need some help with pruning, grafting, and transplanting young fruit trees. I'm especially interested in growing Brown Turkey Figs.
Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: Hello, I live in central county and frequently find scat in different areas of my backyard and cannot identify the source.