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Urban Agriculture: Article

Urban Agriculture in Rural Places

January 5, 2025
By Laurie Wayne
The cultural divide between city folk and country folk has been the basis of stories from literature to sitcoms throughout our country's history.
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Nut Crops: Article

Upcoming Nutrient and Irrigation Management Workshops

January 5, 2025
Please see attached flyer for upcoming workshops: January 14th Madera County Farm Bureau 1102 S Pine Street, Madera 8 am -12 pm February 25th Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center 9240 South Riverbend Ave, Parlier 8:00 am - 12:30 pm...
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Detaining the Rain

January 4, 2025
By Lori D Palmquist
[Summary can be changed.] How much of the rain that falls on your property is just passing through? Does it hit the roof, driveway, walkways, and other impermeable surfaces, flowing directly into the gutter storm drains and onward into the bay or the delta?
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Protecting Our Local Oaks

January 4, 2025
by David George The native oak trees that grace our Contra Costa County gardens face constant threats from habitat loss, imported diseases, nasty pests, and the effects of climate change. These threats destroy thousands of local oaks each year.
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

What are Our Perennials Doing in Winter?

January 4, 2025
by Cynthia Engers Its clear that with the sun low in the sky, shorter days, and cooler temperatures, plant growth has slowed, almost to a stop. Most of the plants are going dormant and will be in full dormancy by January.
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Fallen leaves. Photo courtesy Marie Narlock, UC Marin Master Gardeners..
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Messy is Good for the Planet

January 4, 2025
by Pamela Austin "Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree." - Emily Bront Good news! Skipping your garden clean-up and leaving your garden messy can have remarkable benefits for insects, birds, and plants in your garden.
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Winter at 'Our Garden'

January 4, 2025
by Joie Spinelli The demonstration garden 'Our Garden' in Walnut Creek started the new year with much quieter Wednesdays.
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Growing Microgreens

January 4, 2025
by David George As winter settles in, many UC Contra Costa County Master Gardener volunteers tend to their INDOOR veggies and one of the hottest trends in indoor food production right now is growing Microgreens.
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Landscaping for Fire Safety in Zone 2

January 4, 2025
by Pam Schroeder and Robin Harper Zone 2, also called the Reduced Fuel zone, covers the outermost area of your property and represents the furthest reach of your responsibility. It is defined as 30-100 feet out from the buildings, structures, and decks of your home or up to your property line.
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