Eric J. Kos spoke on September 15 at 7:00 pm about Alameda: An Agricultural History. He put together a presentation for us about Alameda’s original settlers’ primary occupation: agriculture with intriguing photos, informative glimpses into our food-growing past, and an entertaining narrative. Our speaker: Eric J. Kos, owner of the […]
by Birgitt Evans, Master Gardener It’s dry out there in the garden now. And hot. The heat lovers like tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, basil, corn and melons are loving it. As long as they get enough water, they will shine, producing generous crops. This time of bounty is an opportunity to […]
Review by Margie Siegal It’s canning day, so I get up early in the morning to avoid the midday heat. I have cleaned the kitchen the night before. I get the produce I have picked and start processing it. Jars get washed in hot soapy water and then boiled. I […]
by Linda Carloni Harvesting and planting may be more glamorous, but pest management is just as crucial to your garden, be it summer or fall. Ideas for managing some issues your garden may be experiencing now: Tomatoes – hornworms One of the most frustrating tomato pests is the hornworm. The […]
by Sarah Miller, Master Gardener The process of worm composting (or vermiculture) can be a mutually beneficial undertaking. Your child learns about worm biology, decomposition and waste reduction, and the worms create black gold for your garden, also known as worm castings or worm poop. To get started you’ll need […]
