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by Hedwig Van den Broeck Many of our California hillsides have become unstable due to previous atmospheric river events, and some have even started to slide.

by David George Many patio gardeners have successfully grown tomatoes in containers. But have you tried peas or green beans? Peas and beans can also be quite productive and fun to grow in limited spaces.

by Laurinda Ochoa At our Ask A Master Gardener, UC Master Gardeners regularly hear questions about synthetic turf lawns. With costs for water, fertilizers and garden maintenance rising, many people wonder if it is a good idea to take out their lawns and put in an artificial turf product.

This is Pete. He might not look like much now but he is a survivor. When I bought my home 28 years ago, the back yard was an overgrown mess. We could not even see the fence. At the time, I was 6 months pregnant with my first child and my back yard was not my priority.

Frost damage! Numerous atmospheric rivers! Weeds trying to take over! Our local weather this winter might have set us back a bit. The UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County as well as the Statewide blog can help you catch up.

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DAVIS, Calif., March 23, 2023 U.S.

"EVERYTHING that colonies do when they are living on their own (not being managed by beekeepers) is done to favor their survival and their reproduction, and thus their success is contribution to the next generation of colonies. And I mean everything.