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Hayward Demonstration Garden

The Master Gardener organizers at the Hayward Community Garden are delighted to announce the creation of our new garden in Hayward. The newest Demonstration Garden provides a perfect place for Master Gardeners to share year-round sustainable gardening practices.
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Lucky Carrots

Need a lucky start to your garden? Certain foods symbolize luck and prosperity. Carrots, said to resemble lucky pennies when sliced, are on the list and a Bay Area garden favorite.
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Your Food Garden in Drought

When facing a serious drought, we can be water-wise and successful in growing a food garden. Here are some things to consider when planning a food garden during a drought and some suggestions for optimizing water usage.
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Soil and Water Testing

Links to specific resources for garden soil testing, nutrient deficiencies, and heavy metal (lead) detection
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Worms, Worms, Worms

My compost pile attracts many worms which come up from the ground and climb into the compost. The worms improve both the physical and chemical composition of the compost.
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You Can Grow Tomatoes in a Shady or Foggy Garden

If you have a shady or foggy yard, there are tomato varieties that will grow well! The key to growing tomatoes in cooler climates is to grow varieties with shorter maturity days or that produce a harvest in cooler temperatures.
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You Can Grow Tomatoes in a Shady or Foggy Garden

If you have a shady or foggy yard, there are tomato varieties that will grow well! The key to growing tomatoes in cooler climates is to grow varieties with shorter maturity days or that produce a harvest in cooler temperatures.
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