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By Karen Maggio Engaging community, demonstrating best practices, encouraging teamwork, teaching and sharing experiences this is what we do as UC Master Gardeners, in community gardens throughout Contra Costa County.

By Kate Verhoef Now that my time as School Garden CoLead is coming to an end, Ive been thinking about all the different ways that the School Gardens team has impacted youth, parents, educators and school communities over the last couple of years.

By Stephanie Hargrave Clients question: I live in Walnut Creek and recently had my front and backyard landscaping done. A couple of the cactus plants seem to be dying. They get full sun and initially twice a week water. Now they are on a weekly watering schedule. Please advise.

By Liz Rottger and Liv Imset The CoLeads of the Water Conservation Garden, Liv Imset and Liz Rottger, thank all the UC Master Gardeners who have been coming out and kickstarting our second season of this new pilot project.

By Stephanie Hargrove Clients question: Im wondering if I should prune back my Salvia Bees Bliss, I live in Pleasant Hill. The leaves yellowed after the winter, and I thought it was due to too much moisture from the winter rain.

By Kathy Gage Several years back, three South County UC Master Gardeners from Alamo, Danville and San Ramon Bonnie Dwyer (class of 2013), Bob Archer (class of 2019), and Janette Drew (class of 2016) came up with the idea of hosting early evening informal and unofficial gettogethers for South Count...

Pistachio production has been expanding, particularly into marginal soils with high salts, boron, and even sodic conditions. One plant that is endemic to these conditions, alkaliweed, has been reported in these orchards.

by Jane Callier UC Master Gardeners of Napa County continued touring each others gardens on June 9th. The first stop was a delightful garden with multiple purposes. The front garden featured plants requiring very little water and many California native plants were thriving.

General situation After a slow, late start to the season, summer has finally arrived and is staying. Kings will see temperatures building over the next few days and settling into an extended period with 100+ highs, including several days with highs over 110.

General situation After a slow, late start to the season, summer has finally arrived and is staying. Fresno will see temperatures building over the next few days and settling into an extended period with 100+ highs, with several highs in excess of 110 predicted.