UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County

06/05/2026

A UC Master Gardener continuing education day at Our Garden demonstration garden

Walnut Creek
June 4, 2026

06/05/2026

A continuing education day at Our Garden demonstration garden in Walnut Creek

June 4, 2026

06/05/2026

In the grape arbor — at the UC Master Gardener demonstration garden “Our Garden” in Walnut Creek

June 4, 2026

06/05/2026

Fire blight is a very serious bacterial disease which can kill apple trees, pear trees, quince trees, crabapple trees, and other related plants.

If caught early and treated consistently, a tree might survive fire blight… “it depends” on early diagnosis and treatment.

This is what an early case of fire blight can look like on an apple tree.

For more information about fire blight, see ipm.ucanr.edu/home-and-landscape/fire-blight

Walnut Creek
June 4, 2026

06/05/2026

In Contra Costa County, UC Master Gardener continuing education classes are regularly held in the Our Garden demonstration garden in Walnut Creek.

Today, the Master Gardener volunteers had a hands-on experience and a great time!

June 4, 2026

06/03/2026

Ready to create a garden that’s beautiful, resilient, and water-wise? 🌿💧

Join us on June 6 from 10 AM–1 PM for a FREE educational event in partnership with EBMUD and Contra Costa Water District.

Learn from local experts through talks, tours, and hands-on resources covering:

🌱 Soil Health
♻️ Composting
💧 Low-Water & Perimeter Planting
🔥 Firewise Landscaping

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, you’ll leave with practical tips to help your garden thrive while conserving water.
📍 Free Admission
📅 June 6 | 10 AM–1 PM

Tag a fellow gardener and join us for a morning of learning and inspiration!
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06/03/2026

Sunday, June 7, 2026
— in Berkeley!

We invite you to experience art in nature! We're excited to partner with the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) in the creation and presentation of "Monument (Pyramid)" (2022/2026) by Maren Hassinger. This large-scale installation was built collaboratively using fallen branches from the Garden's Mather Redwood Grove. The ten-foot-tall sculpture is on view now at the Garden, located on the Oak Knoll. Learn more about the artist and watch the time-lapse video of the creation of the installation: https://ow.ly/tehv50Z6Uk4

The installation is part of the exhibition "Maren Hassinger: Living Moving Growing"—the artist's largest retrospective, on view at BAMPFA through November 29, 2026. Don't miss it!

Plus, this Sunday, June 7, is Community Free Day! Enjoy free admission to both the Garden and BAMPFA. A complimentary shuttle will run between the UC Botanical Garden, BAMPFA, and overflow parking at the Lawrence Hall of Science from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.

We look forward to seeing you in the Garden!

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Image description: Located on the Oak Knoll at the UC Botanical Garden is a large pyramid-shaped sculpture made entirely of intertwined tree branches with a background of lush green trees

05/28/2026

Fire season is coming up. Stay informed!

As fire season ramps up, you may wonder how and where to find accurate, up-to-date fire information. The information space has evolved and grown in recent ye...

05/28/2026

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