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Growing Winter Tomatoes in a Greenhouse

September 24, 2018
Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: I've just set up a small garden greenhouse. It has a heater, warming mats, fans, etc. I'm thinking about growing tomatoes during the winter.
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yellow Sac Spider
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Spider Identification

September 17, 2018
Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: Visiting the Master Gardener Help Desk at our new relocated offices @ 2380 Bisso Lane in Concord I found these spiders in my home Although I know that they aren't normally fou...
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winesap apple
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Picking Ripe Apples

September 10, 2018
Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: How do I know when to pick the ripe apples off my backyard tree? Help Desk Response: Thank you for contacting the UC Master Gardener Help Desk.
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Bougainvillea 'San Diego Red'
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Bougainvillea Doesn't Bloom

September 3, 2018
Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: My Bougainvillea is five years old, but it has never bloomed.
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Fall Plants
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Neighbor’s Cat Using Your Garden for “Bathroom”?

August 27, 2018
Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: Hi, I've created a new garden area this year. I've put down new dirt and compost but haven't had time this year to plant anything other than my green onions.
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