By Joan Morris
Contra Costa Times
Posted: 07/24/2009 05:47:39 PM PDT
Finding ways to landscape your yard — without a lawn — is the highlight of this year's Contra Costa County Master Gardener "Garden Walk." Most gardens selected for this year's Garden Walk demonstrate how to have a vibrant and useful garden without extensive turf.
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he walk is planned for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 12 and includes six gardens owned and tended by Contra Costa Master Gardeners in Walnut Creek, Martinez and Pleasant Hill.
Master Gardeners will be on hand at each garden to answer questions about the gardens as well as other horticultural concerns. In addition, Master Gardener subject matter experts will provide demonstrations and exhibits in the areas of bio-intensive gardening, composting, propagation and bees. The ticket also includes admission to a plant sale featuring drought tolerant plants in 4-inch and 1-gallon sizes.
Tickets are $15, no children younger than 12. Deadline to purchase tickets is Aug. 31. Mail a check made out to the CCMG Association to the CCMG Garden Walk, c/o 221 Virginia Circle, Martinez, CA 94553. Ticket and map to the tour gardens will be sent upon receipt of payment.
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Contra Costa County - Gardening Calendar
By Kathy Bennett
Contra Costa Times
n Gardens at Heather Farm — "Native Medicinal Plants of California." 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 20. $50/$60. 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek. 925-947-1678, www.gardenshf.org.
Mt. Diablo Adult Education — Gardening with Native Plants. 9 a.m. June 26. $13. 1 Santa Barbara Road, Pleasant Hill. 925-937-1530.
Water Conservation Workshop — 10-11 a.m. June 27. Learn about the current conditions and causes of the water crisis, water conservations tips and strategies, information and future trends of local water districts, state of the art water saving techniques and systems. Patrick/Davids Event Center, 2460 Old Crow Canyon Road, San Ramon. Free. RSVP, 925-943-7323.
Magic Gardens Nursery — 10 a.m. Saturdays. June 27: Fuchsias. July 11: Bamboo. July 18: How to Attract Butterflies and Beneficial Insects to Your Garden. July 25: Backyard Chicken Keeping. 729 Heinz Ave., Berkeley. Free. 510-644-2351, www.magicgardens.com
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n Gardens at Heather Farm — "Native Medicinal Plants of California." 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 20. $50/$60. 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek. 925-947-1678, www.gardenshf.org.
Mt. Diablo Adult Education — Gardening with Native Plants. 9 a.m. June 26. $13. 1 Santa Barbara Road, Pleasant Hill. 925-937-1530.
Water Conservation Workshop — 10-11 a.m. June 27. Learn about the current conditions and causes of the water crisis, water conservations tips and strategies, information and future trends of local water districts, state of the art water saving techniques and systems. Patrick/Davids Event Center, 2460 Old Crow Canyon Road, San Ramon. Free. RSVP, 925-943-7323.
Magic Gardens Nursery — 10 a.m. Saturdays. June 27: Fuchsias. July 11: Bamboo. July 18: How to Attract Butterflies and Beneficial Insects to Your Garden. July 25: Backyard Chicken Keeping. 729 Heinz Ave., Berkeley. Free. 510-644-2351, www.magicgardens.com
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