UC Master Gardeners in the Community
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The Story of Our Garden
The Story of Our Garden.
In 2009, the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County joined with the Contra Costa Times to begin the Our Garden project, in April 2013 we held our grand opening in our new, improved location, going strong ever since!
Our Garden is a focal point for UC Master Gardener educational activities, an ongoing collaborative edible garden managed by dedicated volunteers and supported by generous sponsors. Short demonstrations and classes taught every Wednesday from April through October offer the public a free and open venue for up close and personal learning about the process of growing one's own food. Special events supplement this outreach. Food produced by Our Garden is donated to local charitable organizations.
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The Story of Los Medanos Community Garden
The Story of Los Medanos Community Garden.
August 14, 2010 saw the grand opening of the Los Medanos Community Health District's Community Garden in Pittsburg, California. Many organizations collaborated to bring this wonderful new community resource to fruition.
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The Building of a Community Garden
The Building of a Community Garden at Los Medanos.
The Los Medanos Community Health District garden was built by dedicated workers from the Pittsburg, California Success Through Self program. Here is their story.
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UC Davis All-Stars Bloom at the Willows
UC Davis All-Stars Bloom at the Willows!
The UC Davis All-Stars have come to town! The Willows Shopping Center in Concord is the venue where the All-Stars will perform 24/7 year round in planters and landscape surrounding the shops and parking areas. The gala Open House was held on Saturday, September 25, 2010. Admission to see the All-Stars in action is free of charge.