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Black Soldier Fly <br>in worm bin
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Oh! Oh!...Black Soldier Flies in your Worm Bin?

September 2nd, 2019
Help for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: Hi Master Gardeners, I live in Oakley and have had a worm bin in the backyard for several years.
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Leaf-footed Bugs on Pomegranates
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Leaf-Footed Bugs Eating YOUR Pomegranates!

August 26th, 2019
Help for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client Request: Hi...I am looking for some help. I have a pomegranate tree that I have enjoyed since moving in my home in 2006.
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Using Sand in Your Garden

August 19th, 2019
Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: I have some sandbags that we filled at a City facility. A few of them have broken open, and I wonder if the sand is bad for the soil.
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Moving Mature Fruit Trees and Tree Roses?

August 5th, 2019
Advice for Home Gardeners from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: We live in the south County currently and are moving 10 miles north into the center of the County in April 2020.
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