UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County

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Welcome to Late-Summer Gardening!

Summer may be winding down, but there’s still plenty happening in the garden! We hope you’re enjoying a rich harvest from your summer garden and making the most of the warm days. As temperatures begin to cool, it’s also time to look ahead and start thinking about preparing your garden for fall.

Whether you’re harvesting, planting, learning, or simply looking for inspiration, there’s something for every gardener on our website. Explore our upcoming events, gardening resources, classes, and programs—or use the shortcut links at the top of the page to find your way around. 

We invite you to explore, learn, and grow with us! The best way to keep up with our latest news, events, and seasonal tips is to Sign Up for our newsletter, News to Grow By.

Upcoming Talks and Workshops:

Wednesday morning Garden Talks at ‘Our Garden’ with an Ask a Master Gardener (AAMG) table to answer all your gardening questions. 

Or explore our Events calendar for more in-person talks. Whether you’re a brand-new gardener or a seasoned plant enthusiast, there is always something inspiring happening.

Upcoming Webinar

Firewise Landscaping: Creating a Wildfire-

Resilient Home and Landscape

Co-hosted by Contra Costa County Library

Tuesday, September 15, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 

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Go to Webinar Page for more information and to sign up.

Need an "Ask a Master Gardener" Table?

Are you interested in an “Ask a Master Gardener” table at your Farmers Market or community event? 
Complete our Table Request Form and we will contact you! 

Looking for a Speaker?

Does your organization need a speaker for an upcoming event? 
Our speakers are available.

Use our Speaker Request Form.

Need Advice to Grow By? Ask Us!

UC Master Gardener advice and problem diagnosis services are available to help you with your gardening questions year-round, by phone or email. Our Help Desk volunteers can help you identify a mysterious pest, locate the best plants for your specific situation, and offer advice for sustainable gardening practices.

Photographs help!
Email us at ccmg@ucanr.edu. 
Phone: (925) 608-6683
Check out our Help Desk web page.

In your request, include your name, phone number, and city (the best plant advice depends on local conditions!).
Describe the problem in detail. Tell us what's going on. Please include the name and age of the plant if you know it, when the problem began, and where on the plant you found it, plus cultivation history such as watering, fertilizing, pruning, pesticides, construction, etc. 
Send photographs! Please show us the whole plant, the plant in its location, close-ups of the affected part, including any visible signs of pests, and both sides of damaged leaves. 

Have You Seen Our Blog HOrT COCO Lately?

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Our Help Desk team presents HOrT COCO every other Monday. You can get timely gardening tips, find answers to frequently asked questions, and read about the truly unique requests for help we respond to. Check it out! And don't forget to subscribe! Just click the blue subscribe button at the top of the right column in the blog.

Join our online webinars and see recordings on our YouTube channel. When you Sign up for our newsletter, you will receive email notices of upcoming webinars and events. Or join us on Facebook. 

Contact

UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County
(925) 608-6683, ccmg@ucanr.edu,  http://ccmg.ucanr.edu/
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