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Sudden Oak Death Disease (SOD) Still Here

October 7th, 2019
Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Gardener's Request: We just moved into a 30-year-old house in the East Bay hills, and we expect to stay here a long time. We have numerous oaks and Bay trees on the property.
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When to Remove Garden Monterey Pines

September 30th, 2019
Advice from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program for Contra Costa County When to Remove Garden Monterey Pines Client's Request:I live in El Sobrante near the San Pablo Reservoir. On August 8th PG&E had a tree crew come to prune trees away from the power lines.
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Identifying the Maytens Tree

September 23rd, 2019
Help for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Identifying a Mayten Garden Tree Client's Request: Hello Master Gardeners, could you identify this tree for me?
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Heirloom Tomatoes Not Ripening

September 16th, 2019
Advice from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: I purchased a Yellow Rainbow Beefsteak Tomato Plant at your annual sale in Walnut Creek this year. The plant has grown quite big and has about four tomatoes on the plant.
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Gerbera Daisies
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Gerbera Daisy

September 9th, 2019
Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: Hi. I live in East County. I have a bunch of Gerbera Daisies that I'd love to overwinter, but I'm getting conflicting information online on the best way to keep them alive.
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