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UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County

Winter Gardening in Alameda County

Learn about winter gardening and maintenance.  Improve soil through cover crops. Planning your winter vegetable garden. Landscape by planting California natives. Learn about winter care for your citrus.

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Why are mushrooms popping up in my yard?

Find out why mushrooms are appearing in your garden, their causes, role in soil health, and if they’re harmful or beneficial to you, pets, and your plants.
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Over the Fence (Alameda County): Article

Acorn Collecting and Planting

November 21, 2023
By Michelle Chin
Learn how to collect and plant acorns in Alameda County to grow native oaks and support local ecosystems with tips from UC Master Gardeners.
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Plant Perennial Vegetables in Winter

Discover tips for winter planting of perennial vegetables, including advice on selecting, maintaining and harvesting perennial crops for a year-round garden.
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