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The Alameda County Master Gardener are trained volunteers who want to give back to their communities and help people learn about gardening.

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Hope to help Monarch butterflies survive? Snap a photo,
share it and join the ranks of ”citizen scientists” who
provide key data to researchers. For details, visit us at the Lake Merritt Trials Gardens every Weds and most Fridays 11-1. https://t.co/uC2f5DaHvi

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One of the most common questions we get at the Help Desk concerns the Citrus Leafminer. New growth shows unusual, white squiggly lines and the leaves start curling. Read more about how [not] to treat this condition https://t.co/6CLcxxZ7ET #citrus #leafminer

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POP QUIZ! What are the 3 benefits of applying organic mulches to trees? Attend our online talk tomorrow night 7/28 at 7PM and learn the facts of tree care. Registration link on our site that is linked in BIO. 🌲🌳🌴🌿🍂🍁

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¡Hola! Cultivo de Vegetales en Cada Estación - El 15 de junio a las 6 PM. Cultivar frutas y vegetales deliciosos y saludables en nuestros huertos. Obtendrá conocimientos básicos y necesarios para tener un huerto abundante utilizando menos espacio y agua. https://t.co/zvrDMG8FXA

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#BigDigDay! We stand together, with you and other supporters, to raise funds for a better tomorrow. By donating today, you are investing in the future of the UC Master Gardener Program and giving back to your state and community. #giveback https://t.co/Rhmn8lNPow

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Join us tomorrow on #BigDigDay as we share more about the UC Master Gardener Program and the volunteers who serve in Alameda County. Click to #giveback, and learn more about how you can show your support. https://t.co/Rhmn8lNPow

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Only three days until #BigDigDay is here! We need your support to deliver practical and sustainable gardening solutions in Alameda County. #Giveback and join us by donating on June 4! Click to learn more! https://t.co/Rhmn8lNPow

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WHAT HAPPENED TO MY PEACH TREE???? 🤯 Every spring and summer Peach Leaf Curl with its highly curled, reddened leaves causes great concern with gardeners. However, some straightforward steps can be taken to control the disease - learn how: https://t.co/oIoN8Zb4JZ

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Weeds😡🌿 We know you have them - everyone does, even Master Gardeners! View the recording of our recent talk and learn how to win the battle against your weedy wonders and learn the ones you will WANT to grow - hint 🦋 https://t.co/zekomS2pla

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One week from today, we're hosting #BigDigDay, 24-hours to give where your heart is. Join us and #giveback to support the future of UC Master Gardeners in Alameda County. Click to learn more! https://t.co/Rhmn8lNPow

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#Drought gardening needs a good watering strategy - join us June 12 at 11 AM & learn to calculate plant water requirements, manage soil quality, use #watering methods & #gardening practices to reduce #water in a vegetable garden. @AlamedaCounty https://t.co/IXUr9gbai5

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On June 4, we're hosting #BigDigDay, 24-hours to give where your heart is. Join us and #giveback to support the UC Master Gardener Program! Click to learn more: https://t.co/IXUr9gbai5 https://t.co/Rhmn8lNPow

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Save the date! Join us for #BigDigDay June 4 on World Environment Day. We aim to deepen the awareness of the need to preserve and enhance the environment that sustains us. Donate and support the future of UC Master Gardeners in Alameda! #giveback https://t.co/Rhmn8lNPow

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GOT SHADE AND FOG? 🌥️GROW TOMATOES 🍅If you have a shady or foggy yard, there are tomato varieties that will grow well! The key is to grow varieties that have a short number of days to maturity or fruit in cooler temperatures. Learn how https://t.co/vNib8Qw2da

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What do limes, blueberries, 🌹, 🍅, and 🥗 have in common❓ All can be grown in containers! See them & more at the Lake Merritt Trials Garden. Master Gardeners available to answer questions in the garden each Weds 11-1 at 666 Bellevue Avenue, #Oakland, CA #garden

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Earthworms play a major role in decomposition, their castings improve the soil all while also serving as a valuable food source for other creatures. How much do you know about #worms? Read more, explore valuable links, and watch a kid-friendly video https://t.co/IXUr9gbai5

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ONLINE GARDEN TALK, MAY 26 & PM: The Art of Sheet Mulching Learn how to successfully remove your lawn, weeds, and other unwanted plants without tilling, digging, or other back-breaking labor. Register in advance https://t.co/IXUr9gbai5

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Weeds 😡 The bane of every gardener's existence! Learn how to win the battle in this ONLINE TALK 7 PM, MAY 12th - IPM Weeds. We will share proper identification and control measures. Advanced registration required https://t.co/IXUr9gbai5 🌿 🧰

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The Lake Merritt Trials Garden is off to a fabulous warm season veggie start: top image shows how you can be successful gardening in containers, below is a robust bed of Romano beans planted 4/21 and Komatsuna bed planted 4/6. Learn more https://t.co/IXUr9gbai5

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Many perennial herbs are hardy, low-water-use plants that add interest and scent to your garden and flavor to your food! Learn about perennial herbs, where and how to grow them indoors, outdoors in containers or in-ground plantings to beautify your yard. https://t.co/G8KEiL2uQb