From the Executive Leadership Team... April showers bring May flowers Ah, the lovely month of May! Even the word sounds sweet on the tongue. Its mid-morning in the growing season.

By Mary Jo Corby A huge BRAVO to all the UC Master Gardeners of Contra Costa County!!! The 2023 Great Tomato Plant Sale was very successful indeed! At a glance: The 3-day sale idea was a success! Many customers commented that they saw the long line on Saturday and decided they would shop on Sunday o...

by David George Emma Connery has seen it all. A lot of change and growth has occurred since she joined the UC Master Gardener program in Contra Costa in 1994.

By Liz Rottger First as a UC Master Gardener, then as Association President for two years and finally as UC Master Gardener Program Coordinator for six years, Emma Connery has been a transformative force in CoCoMG, working tirelessly to create new opportunities for UC Master Gardeners to get involve...

By Lori Palmquist Smart irrigation controllers are the intelligent choice for our gardens. They automatically adjust the irrigation schedule daily, based on changes in the weather. Theyre like a thermostat for your landscape.

By Simone Adair Please join me in welcoming our new Acting/Interim County Director Sheila J. Barry. Shell also be standing in for Alameda County. Barry serves as the County Director for Santa Clara County, as well as the Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor for the San Francisco Bay Area.

Clients Question: There is an abundance of these two wild greens in my large garden area. Id love to harvest them if edible, so I would like an ID and any suggestions you may offer. Thanks very much. Susan Hecklys reply: Thank you for contacting the UC Master Gardener Program Help Desk.

Clients question: Thank you for your ASK US! service. We will need to begin weed whacking soon, before our house is completely overgrown.