Current information on integrated pest management, non-point pollution reduction, green waste, urban forestry and the selection and care of horticultural plants is provided by the Urban Horticulture Program.

Master Gardeners, trained by University of California researchers, provide horticultural outreach in programs throughout Contra Costa County. A gardening information hotline (925-646-6586) is staffed from 9am - 12noon, Monday-Friday for county residents. http://ccmg.ucdavis.edu

Bethallyn Black, Urban Horticulture/Master Gardener Coordinator (925) 646-6130 bblack@ucdavis.edu