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Under the Solano Sun: Article

June Drop

June 16, 2022
It's raining, but it's not water from the sky. It's fruit drop from my Satsuma mandarin tree. Small, immature fruit is littering my patio and my garden bed. The official name for this event is June Drop, but it can happen May though July. For some reason, it seems worse this year.
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Drier Doesn’t Have to Be Dire

June 15, 2022
As our magnificent hills and open spaces turn from green to golden brown, the grasses seem to be waving goodbye to spring. And it feels like we need to fortify ourselves to face the coming summer. Ever-present drought and the threat of wildfire are calling us to action as spring slips away.
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Living with Wildfire - Firescaping Plant Lists

June 15, 2022
by Marilyn Saarni Firewise Plant Lists are being removed from websites by many Firesafe Councils and Wildfire Preparedness agencies. This movement has occurred because these lists were often based on anecdotal evidence, just a feeling," and ...
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Summer Tasks and Wildfire Preparedness

June 15, 2022
Here is your Summer Checklist for your garden and landscape, including how to monitor pests and diseases (IPM). Our California landscape is prone to wildfires, especially during the summer. Here are some great resources to help you prepare your home and landscape against devastating wildfires.
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Ask a Master Gardener

June 15, 2022
Have you been to a farmers' market lately? You will find an Ask a Master Gardener (AAMG) table staffed with UC Master Gardener volunteers at many Contra Costa County farmers' market locations. Most markets are held on Saturday or Sunday.
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