Archive Nut, Prune and Olive Programs

Back to Sites & Content

Newsletters

 

 Newsletter Articles:

May 2025Archived

 

Field picture submitted by Elizabeth Fichtner

 Links

 

Publications

UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Page

Current Community Gardens

The following list includes membership gardens, which generally require an application and annual fee. Please contact the garden directly to inquire about openings.
View Page
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Page

School Gardens Case Study

In January 2014, the Pittsburg Unified School District became the first to take advantage of a newly-revised school gardens program offered by the UC Master Gardeners of Contra Costa County. Here is their story.
View Page
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Page

About Rivertown Garden

It's official. Our East County demonstration garden has a new name: Rivertown Garden. Rivertown Garden, formerly called Mangini Garden, was established in 2018 at the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds in Antioch.
View Page
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Page

Demo Gardens

Visit these links to find more information about our three demonstration gardens with links to class schedules and more including a plant list at the Richmond Low Water Demo Garden.
View Page
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Page

Fall Garden & Landscape Checklist

Compost: Add garden waste, grass clippings, pruning material and leaves so long as they are not diseased. Turn compost and keep it as moist as a wrung-out sponge. Cover before rains start to retain moisture; cover during rainy weather to avoid the pile becoming waterlogged.
View Page
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Page

Winter Garden & Landscape Checklist

Compost: Turn compost and keep it as moist as a wrung-out sponge. Cover compost during the rainy weather to prevent it from becoming waterlogged. Drainage: Correct any problems in low or poorly drained areas in the landscape. Frost: Watch for frost warnings and protect sensitive plants.
View Page
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Page

Spring Garden & Landscape Checklist

Elevate your gardening skills with CCMG's Spring seasonal checklists. Find expert advice and tips to ensure a flourishing garden during the Spring months.
View Page
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Page

Summer Garden & Landscape Checklist

Clean-up: Mummies, fallen fruit, leaves and nuts to discourage fungal growth and pests. Compost: Turn compost and keep it as moist as a wrung-out sponge. Add garden waste, grass clippings, pruning material and leaves so long as they are not diseased.
View Page
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Page

Contra Costa Drought Tips

The 2011-2016 drought was hardly the first time Californians have felt such climate effects. Here's an article from a 1977 issue of Pacific Horticulture that helps put things in perspective and gives wonderful guidance on how our climate should inform our gardens and landscapes.
View Page
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Page

Discount Publications

Save 10% on books ordered online with UC Agriculture & Natural Resources (ANR) when you use our promotion code PRCC7 at the checkout. You can browse or search the catalog or go directly to the list of gardening books.
View Page