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Fall is here, and there’s plenty to discover in the garden!
Whether you’re harvesting the last of your summer crops, planting cool-season vegetables, exploring new gardening ideas, or simply looking for inspiration, there’s something here for every gardener. Our Fall issue of News to Grow By is also packed with timely articles and ideas for the season—a great way to discover something new for your garden.
Explore our website, upcoming events, gardening resources, classes, and programs. Use the shortcut links at the top of the page to find your way around, or take a look below and see what catches your gardening curiosity!
Upcoming Webinar
The Joy of Succulents
Co-hosted by Contra Costa County Library
Tuesday, November 17, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Go to Webinar Page for more information and to sign up.
Upcoming Events:
A Little Winter Break, but Plenty of Gardening Inspiration!
As the gardening season winds down, our Master Gardeners are taking a well-deserved winter break from many activities, from November through the end of January. It's a time to recharge, enjoy the holidays, and spend precious moments with family and friends.
Our Helpdesk will also take a short holiday break, closing for just two weeks between Christmas and New Year's.
But your gardening journey doesn't have to take a winter break! Whether you're just discovering the joys of gardening or have years of experience, there's always something new to explore. Browse our website for seasonal gardening tips, helpful resources, inspiring articles, and ideas to get your garden ready for the seasons ahead.
Want to stay connected? Sign up for our newsletter, News to Grow By, for timely gardening advice, local news, upcoming events, and inspiration delivered right to your inbox.
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?
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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