Events for UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County

Come and get your gardening questions answered while you shop for local produce! The Concord Farmers Market will have UC Master Gardeners available to the public from 10 am to 2 pm every first Tuesday through October.  Corner of Grant and Willow Pass Rd. Advice to Grow By...Ask Us!https://www…

The Allure of TulipsTulips are the undeniable heralds of spring—vibrant, elegant, and full of life. But beyond their beauty lies a story of resilience, endurance, and timeless charm. These beloved blooms remind us that patience pays off—because the journey to spring glory begins now. Fall is the perfect time…

Come and find our Ask A Master Gardener (AAMG) table at the 'Our Garden' Demonstration Garden to get answers to all your questions and so much more!

Come and get your gardening questions answered while you shop for local produce! The Diablo Valley Farmers Market (in the Kaiser Permanente parking lot, within the Shadelands Business Park, Walnut Creek) will have UC Master Gardeners available to the public from 9 am to 1 pm every other Saturday through…

Come and get your gardening questions answered while you shop for local produce!  The Moraga Farmers Market will have UC Master Gardeners available to the public every second Sunday from 9 am to 1 pm, April through October.Advice to Grow By...Ask Us!  See more information on the Moraga Farmers'…

Come and get your gardening questions answered while you shop for local produce! The Walnut Creek Farmers' Market (downtown) will have UC Master Gardeners available to the public from 9 am to 1 pm every second Sunday from April through October.Advice to Grow By...Ask Us!See more information on the Walnut…

Come and find our Ask A Master Gardener (AAMG) table at the 'Our Garden' Demonstration Garden to get answers to all your questions and so much more!

'Leaf me a Clue', the secret life of leavesLeaves are the first aspect of a garden most people see. They are the primary interface between a plant and its environment, making them the first responders to both ideal conditions and external stressors. Interpreting the "language of leaves" is essentially like…

Come and get your gardening questions answered while you shop for local produce!  The Danville Farmers' Market will have UC Master Gardeners available to the public every third Saturday from 9am to 1pm, April through October.Advice to Grow By...Ask Us!See more information on the Danville Farmers' Market.

Come and get your gardening questions answered while you shop for local produce!  The Martinez Farmers' Market will have UC Master Gardeners available to the public from 9 am to 2 pm every third Sunday, April through October. Advice to Grow By...Ask Us! See more information on the Martinez Farmers'…

Come and find our Ask A Master Gardener (AAMG) table at the 'Our Garden' Demonstration Garden to get answers to all your questions and so much more!

'Firewise 'Landscaping'—FirescapingWildfires are a natural part of California’s landscape, shaping ecosystems in powerful ways. But for fire-prone communities, they’ve also become increasingly catastrophic. With expanding urban development near wildlands and extreme weather fueling more intense fires, recent…

Come and get your gardening questions answered while you shop for local produce!  The Pinole Farmers Market will have UC Master Gardeners available to the public from 9 am to 1 pm every fourth Saturday, April through October. Advice to Grow By...Ask Us!See more information on the Pinole Farmers' Market.

Come and get your gardening questions answered while you shop for local produce! The Diablo Valley Farmers Market (in the Kaiser Permanente parking lot, within the Shadelands Business Park, Walnut Creek) will have UC Master Gardeners available to the public from 9 am to 1 pm every other Saturday through…

Topic: Fall Garden Planning:  Cover Crops Tema: Planificación del Jardin de Otoño: Cultivos de CoberturaJoin us every 4th Saturday of the month for a fun and engaging educational workshop hosted by UC Master Gardeners of Contra Costa County! These workshops are free and open to the public.¡Únase a…

Come and find our Ask A Master Gardener (AAMG) table at the 'Our Garden' Demonstration Garden to get answers to all your questions and so much more!

'No Shears Required!', How to Plan a Prune-less GardenPresented by Janet Miller

Gardening with Natives, presented by  James BreunerNative Plant and seed swap

'Cut Back for a Comeback', Pruning Perennial PlantsThink your garden looks tired by midsummer? That's your plants asking for a haircut. Shearing perennials back by a third to a half redirects their energy into a fresh flush of blooms, a bushier structure, and sturdier stems—while warding off late-season…

Cover Crop Magic, 'Nature's Secret Weapon'Presented by Mike Corby