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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Great Patio Container Tomatoes and Peppers for Small Spaces Gardening

March 26, 2025
By David George
 This year’s Contra Costa County Master Gardeners Great Tomato Plant Sale supplies easy-to-grow and delicious tomato and pepper varieties for container gardening. Small spaces container tomatoes though require some specific best practices that you will find in a UC ANR article (LINK REMOVED) (Contra…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Aphids in the Garden

March 26, 2025
By Susan Heckly and the Helpdesk Team
 Aphids can be a scourge in the garden. There are over 4,000 species of aphids in the world, but fortunately, only(!) about 250 species are attracted to the plants we grow in our gardens and landscapes.Aphids are small, slow-moving insects that come in a variety of colors—green, yellow, brown, red, or…
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Bumble Bee enjoying a lupine flower
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators

Apr 12, 2025

Ready to learn about pollination?  Find out about the loving interplay between pollinators and flowers that keeps the ecosystem in balance (and food on our tables!)We will discuss bee nesting habits, hosts and nectar plants and causes for decline in the bee population-and other tips on attracting bees…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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NPI Assessment Questionnaires: Page

Annual Timeline

Conducting regular assessments is an important part of program planning and can also be used to track progress over time. In general, SLAQs and OAQs should be completed annually, before intervention activities begin for the year. Assessments completed first on paper should be entered and submitted within 1-2…
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