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)