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Heirloom Tomatoes Not Ripening

September 16, 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 9, 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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Black Soldier Fly <br>in worm bin
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Oh! Oh!...Black Soldier Flies in your Worm Bin?

September 2, 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 26, 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 19, 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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