UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County

08/25/2026

The end of summer is approaching, but the 2026 Wednesday morning Garden Talks at Our Garden demonstration garden in Walnut Creek will continue for two more months -- through the month of October!

With a different garden topic every Wednesday morning, these informative talks are given outdoors under the large oak tree near the corner of Shadelands Dr. and N. Wiget Ln. from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. -- a free service of the UC Master Gardeners of Contra Costa County! No need to register, just show up!

After the talk, bring your specific gardening questions to the master gardeners at the Ask A Master Gardener information booth, open until 12 noon, for free expert advice!

06/28/2026

06/24/2026

One way to control pests in your garden is through proper pruning. Not just any pruning -- do it right! Improper pruning can result in more pests, not less pests. Take a look at these pruning tips! 🌿

06/22/2026

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It's Pollinator Week (June 22–28) — and your garden is part of something bigger than you might think.

Pollinators — bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and more — are essential to the health of California's home gardens, farms, and wild landscapes. The plants you grow can support them, or work against them.

This week, we're sharing tips for making your garden a place pollinators love. Share your pollinator photos in the comments — we want to see what's visiting your garden!



Photo credit: Bruce Winningham, UC Master Gardener of Calaveras County.

Photo description: A close-up of a honeybee mid-flight above a partially open yellow sunflower. The bee's hind legs are visibly loaded with bright orange-yellow pollen. The flower's green bracts and fuzzy stem are sharply in focus against a soft gray background.