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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Study finds that changes in food shopping and meal behaviors were linked to changes in dietary intake and bodyweight during the COVID-19 pandemic among low-income parents in California

November 19, 2023
By Brianna Aguayo Villalon
The article, Associations between Changes in Food Acquisition Behaviors, Dietary Intake, and Bodyweight during the COVID-19 Pandemic among Low-Income Parents in California was recently published in the Nutrients journal.
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Photo 1. Untreated Fleabane Plot, 42 days after application May 23, 2023.
UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Tree and vine fall weed management

November 19, 2023
By Mick M Canevari, Brent A Holtz
The 2023 post-harvest season is upon us and it's time to prep for your fall/winter weed control activities.
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

EBMUD Highlights Richmond Low Water Garden

November 18, 2023
Article and Photos by Simone Adair East Bay Municipal Utility District recently held a Landscape Advisory Committee meeting at the Richmond Public Library highlighting the Richmond Low Water Demonstration Garden.
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Photo credit Cindy Watter. This is her dog, Ruby.
Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

Time to weed and tidy up for winter

November 18, 2023
We have had our first rain, and the nights are starting to get cold. Napans are fortunate: we can enjoy our gardens pretty much year-round and that includes working in them. I welcome rain. First, it means fire season is over. It also softens the soil, making it easier to pull out weeds.
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

The Ties that Bind!

November 17, 2023
By Laura BraininRodriguez I became a member of the Executive Leadership Team in July 2023, after being a Co-Lead for the Ask a Master Gardener Project since 2018. Im now partly responsible for the whole organization rather than a single project.
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

An Interview with Bill Miller

November 17, 2023
by David George Bill Miller has been a leader all his life. He inspires other UC Master Gardener volunteers with his caring attitude and soft-spoken approach to whatever roles he attempts in the program.
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

New Admin Assistant Joins CoCoMGs

November 17, 2023
By Simone Adair Please join me in welcoming our new Contra Costa County UC Master Gardener Administrative Assistant, Diana GarciaColmenarez.
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Chris Tanaka poses by her beloved Shinseki Asian Pear tree. Photo by Adam Tanaka.
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

New CoCoMGs Share Their Love for Gardening

November 17, 2023
By Laura Brainin-Rodriguez Ask a Master Gardener wrapped up another stellar season, reaching 8127 people in the 20222023 fiscal year. The AAMG season runs from AprilOctober, straddling two fiscal years.
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

The Family Harvest Farm Demonstration Garden Takes Shape

November 17, 2023
By Karen Maggio The John Muir Land Trust staff (operators of the Family Harvest Farm) and apprentices got their first look at the draft plans for the UC Master Gardeneroperated demonstration garden in Pittsburg, CA, on August 30th.
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Cheers to the Growing Gardeners for a Successful 2023!

November 17, 2023
By Steve Carter The Growing Gardeners Team has recently concluded a successful 5th season of presenting the popular Vegetable Gardening for Beginners course to a host of budding members of our gardening community.
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