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From our tremendously successful Great Tomato Plant Sale to a fully enrolled Growing Gardeners Vegetable Course for Beginners—excitement is growing across our Master Gardener community! There are many wonderful opportunities ahead to learn, explore, and connect with fellow gardeners. Join us for our upcoming events or click the shortcut links at the top of the page. Interested in becoming more involved? Registration is now open for those who would like to become new Master Gardener volunteers. Enjoy!
Jun 6, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The UC Master Gardeners of Contra Costa County is co-sponsoring this free event together with EBMUD, CCWD, and the UC Master Gardeners of Alameda County
Explore the beauty and benefits of water-wise gardening! Learn about attracting pollinators, blooming native plants, growing food, large and small garden designs, building healthy soil, landscape rebates, and more!
Two of our demonstration Gardens will be featured:
Here's the direct link to the event's webpage, where you can find a detailed plant list by garden site and the event map to plan your visit.
Whether you’re a brand-new gardener or a seasoned plant enthusiast, there is always something inspiring happening.
Co-hosted by Contra Costa County Library
Tuesday, June 16th, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Go to webinar page to learn more and to sign up.
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In the meantime, enjoy inspiring winter gardening articles in our latest issue, available now.
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!
Does your organization need a speaker for an upcoming event?
Our speakers are available.
Use our Speaker Request Form.
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.
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.
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County
(925) 608-6683, ccmg@ucanr.edu, http://ccmg.ucanr.edu/
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