Gardening Tips


   Master Gardener Newspaper Column - Articles reprinted from the Contra Costa Times newspaper.

   Recommended vegetable varieties for Contra Costa County- Vegetables which have been shown to do well in coastal
       and interior areas of Contra Costa County.

   Blueberries for Contra Costa County - Article by Bethallyn Black, director of the Contra Costa Master Gardeners

   Trees Suitable for Planting in Lawns in Contra Costa County - Trees which are suitable (and unsuitable)
        for lawn planting in Contra Costa County

   Trees for Fall Color - Trees which will yield Fall colors in Contra Costa County

   Turfgrass Selection - Selecting the Best Turfgrass (UC DANR Leaflet 2589)

   Plant Biotechnology - Often Asked Questions

   Mosquitoes -Tips on how to eliminate and avoid mosquitoes

   Lavender - Lavender history, propagation, growing conditions and varieties suited for Contra Costa County(PDF)

   Salvia - Ornamental Salvia growing tips(PDF).

   Herbs - Herbs which grow well in Contra Costa County(PDF)


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