HOrT COCO-UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa

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Fertilizing Fruit Trees

March 5, 2018
Help for the Home Gardener From the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: We've recently moved into a new home with several fruit trees in the back garden. I would like some advice on what fertilizer is recommended for them.
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Assprted Summer Tomatoes

Tomato Rotation Minimizes Soil-Borne Problems

February 26, 2018
Advice for the Home Gardener From the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: Hello, I am a retired cattle rancher and farmer. Although I did not farm tomatoes, for years I did rent some of my farm ground to tomato growers.
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Rose Pruning "Non-Tip"

February 19, 2018
Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Gardener's Help Desk Request: What should I use to seal rose canes after pruning? Is a dot of Elmer's Glue OK, or is something else more effective?
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Seville Oranges
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Sweet Spot for Sour Oranges

February 12, 2018
Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: First, your tomatoes that I have been purchasing the last several years massively out produce the nursery ones.
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Who Do I Hire to Update My Garden?

February 5, 2018
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.
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