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Article by Carl MehlhopeWhile going through the Master Gardener training, I made what I thought was an innocent comment. I was with a group of Master Gardeners, and I casually referred to the “dirt” in the garden we were looking at. A veteran Master Gardener quickly, but kindly, corrected me.“That’s not dirt…

 Water as Our Power: Earth Day Reflections from Southern California’s WatershedsEach year, Earth Day gives us a moment to pause. Not just to celebrate, but to reflect. This year’s theme, led by EarthDay.org, Our Power, Our Planet, asks a simple but important question: What does our power look like in…

IntroductionWelcome to our Vegetable Planting Guide for Coastal Regions of Contra Costa County. We hope this information inspires you to try many different vegetables in your home garden!How to Use This Planting GuideUse this Planting Guide if your garden is in the coastal region of Contra Costa County …