Spring 2024

by Liz Rottger Well, actually, with more than 35,000 seeds! Thats how many plants the UC Master Gardeners of Contra Costa are propagating for their Great Tomato Plant Sale that will be held in 3 county areas (Walnut Creek, Antioch, and Richmond) this year.

by David George One of the most popular veggie families besides tomatoes at our annual Great Tomato Plant Sale are the Cucurbits, which include cucumbers, squash, and pumpkins. Growing cucurbits, whether in-ground or in a container, is a breeze and very rewarding.

by Laurinda Ochoa Its about that time of year! We purchased healthy tomato plants and other vegetables at the UC Master Gardeners of Contra Costa County Great Tomato Plant Sale.

by Robin Mitchell All creatures have a role to perform in the delicate dance of nature. Spring is such a wonderful time of the year, and it is a good time to look for beneficial insects as the plants and flowers begin to emerge and bloom.

Part 1 of an ongoing series by Pam Schroeder Living with the threat of wildfire is, unfortunately, a fact of life for Californians.

Living in Wildfire Country by Marilyn Saarni Sometimes figuring out how to createand manage!a firewise garden is overwhelming. Here is a simple strategy for you to try. Use spring ephemerals.

by Bonnie Dwyer Here are some experiences shared by our extraordinary group of UC Master Gardeners of Contra Costa County: Making NEW friends, Meeting INTERESTING people, Hearing about FASCINATING topics, Learning REWARDING lessons, Having DELIGHTFUL encounters, dealing with CHALLENGING questions, G...

by Paige Shewmaker On behalf of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, I am providing you with some informational resources for residents regarding an invasive fruit fly quarantine in your area.

produced by our UCMGCC Communications Team You are in for a real treat! Our Communications Team has produced a few short videos on choosing and successfully growing tomatoes in Contra Costa County. Watch the video on Heirloom vs. Hybrid Tomatoes Watch the video on Determinate vs.

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