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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Page

Community Gardens Services

We provide a variety of advisory and consulting services to local community gardens. Depending on your needs, we can...
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Page

Sustainable Gardening

Sustainability in the home garden means caring for and amending the soil. A List of relevant resources from the UC ANR program is provided.
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Page

Home Landscaping

Here we provide useful tips on creating and maintaining a beautiful and sustainable home landscape, with special emphasis on what works well here in Contra Costa. Our most recent publication is Trees Suitable for Planting in Lawns in Contra Costa County, which we hope you will find useful.
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Page

Edible Gardening

Visit for useful tips on growing fruits and vegetables in Contra Costa County as well as information on sustainable gardening and dealing with drought
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Vegetables for Contra Costa

The following vegetable planting guides represent the combined gardening experience of many of the UC Master Gardeners here in Contra Costa County.
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School Gardens

Explores in depth how the UC Master Gardeners could consult with your school to create and maintain a school garden brimming with enrichment opportunities.
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Creating School Gardens

The volunteers of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County have years of experience developing and maintaining school gardens.
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School Garden Resources

Here are some useful resources and organizations that provide a wealth of information and guidance on growing School Gardens. And, don't forget to call on the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa for free advice! How to Grow a School GardenA Complete Guide for Parents and Teachers.
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Fruits for Contra Costa

For those of you planning or cultivating home orchards, we're pleased to offer the following guide: Fruit, Nut and Grape Varieties for the Contra Costa Home Orchard.
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