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Garden Compost Pile
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When to Compost in the Winter

December 31, 2018
Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client Calls the Help Desk (tel#: 925/608-6683) Thank you for contacting the UC Master Gardener Program Help Desk. It was nice to speak with you this morning.
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Aurtz Avocado akd <br>Persea americana "Wurtz"
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Selecting and Planting a New Avocado Tree

December 24, 2018
Updated Version of 12/24/18 blog to correct errors Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: I would like to plant an avocado tree that has the following specifications: I live in West County where it is cool and foggy and I w...
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mallow weed
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Is This Weed a Mallow?

December 10, 2018
Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: Hi Master Gardeners. The weed in my yard is shown in the picture. I don't know what is the name and how it is reproduced. I used Google image search to find info about the weed.
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