Over the Fence: A Help Desk Blog for Alameda County
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Summer Tomatoes - How to Manage Common Problems
Tomatoes are one of our most popular and best-loved garden plants, but they do have their issues, which vary depending on variety, climate, soil,...
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Caring for Your Summer Tomatoes
Tomatoes are one of our most popular and best-loved garden plants, but they do have their needs. Because a tomato crop can be so deliciously...
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8 Water Wise Tips That You Can Start Today
(Editor Note: This blog first appeared in August, 2021 - it has been slightly modified for our current heat wave in July 2024) This current...
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Battling Summer Vegetable Garden Pests: A Gardener's Guide
Summer is a wonderful time for vegetable gardens, with plants thriving under the warm sun. However, it's also the peak season for pests, which can...
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Getting the Dirt on Soil Testing
Soil testing is a helpful practice for gardeners aiming to achieve healthy plant growth and a bountiful harvest. Understanding the composition...
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Click here: ASK THE HELP DESK! (a form will pop up to walk you through the process)
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Email us at acmg@ucanr.edu Please tell us:
- Your name, phone number, and city
- Problem description - if applicable: name of the plant, when the problem began, history of watering, fertilizing, pruning, pesticides, etc.
- Photographs of the problem, if possible.
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Phone us at (510) 670-5645. If we are not in the office, please leave your name, email, phone number and your problem description. Please speak slowly and clearly.
- Get walk-in help. Master Gardener volunteers are at 224 West Winton Avenue, Room 134, Hayward CA 94544. Hours are generally Wednesday 10am to noon and Thursday 11am to 1pm, but please call for appointment since hours may vary occasionally due to volunteer availability.