Spring 2023

Spring 2023...

This year marks the 13th anniversary of the Contra Costa Master Gardeners Great Tomato Plant Sale and were very pleased to announce that were back to an in-person sale at two locations! With such a vast assortment of tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, squash and more, were sure youll have plenty of great...

by Laurinda Ochoa For those of us who didnt get around to casting those wildflower seeds or starting seedlings in pots, can we plant natives during the spring months?

by Anne Sutherland Its hard not to get excited about mulch. Mulch is one of the best things you can do for your plants and you can get it for free. Free sources include your own yard waste such as grass clippings, or wood chips from a reliable tree service.

by Hedwig Van den Broeck Many of our California hillsides have become unstable due to previous atmospheric river events, and some have even started to slide.

by David George Many patio gardeners have successfully grown tomatoes in containers. But have you tried peas or green beans? Peas and beans can also be quite productive and fun to grow in limited spaces.

by Laurinda Ochoa At our Ask A Master Gardener, UC Master Gardeners regularly hear questions about synthetic turf lawns. With costs for water, fertilizers and garden maintenance rising, many people wonder if it is a good idea to take out their lawns and put in an artificial turf product.

Frost damage! Numerous atmospheric rivers! Weeds trying to take over! Our local weather this winter might have set us back a bit. The UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County as well as the Statewide blog can help you catch up.