Hi Gleaners,
We are scheduling a pick for Sunday afternoon, Dec. 10, starting at 2PM. We’ll have two orange trees, and possibly a persimmon.
Look forward to hearing back from you if you CAN make it, and I’ll supply the address(es). Please email info@alamedabackyardgrowers.org if you can help.
A heartfelt thank you to the core group of pickers who have been so helpful and dedicated this year (you know who you are).
We will have some new guidelines for volunteers of Project Pick in 2018 – so stay tuned.
Thank you!
Jillian Saxty
Project Pick Coordinator
Kick-off a Year of Sustainable Gardening!
Join Alameda Backyard Growers at 7PM on January 11, 2018 at Rhythmix Cultural Works for a screening of filmmaker Mark Kitchell’s new film: Evolution of Organic.
This is the story of organic agriculture, told by those who built the movement. A motley crew of back-to-the-landers, spiritual seekers and farmers’ sons and daughters reject chemical farming and set out to explore organic alternatives. It’s a heartfelt journey of change, from a small band of rebels to a cultural transformation in the way we grow and eat food. By now organic has gone mainstream, split into an industry oriented toward bringing organic to all people and a movement that has realized a vision of sustainable agriculture. It’s the most popular and successful outgrowth of the environmental impulse of the last fifty years.
Let’s get 2018 off to a great start and surpass last year’s level of 2800 lbs of fresh backyard fruit delivered to the Alameda Food Bank! What a great way to celebrate our Year of Sustainable Gardening!
We have 4 trees (lemons and oranges) to pick this weekend and more on our waiting list for the next pick. Citrus season has arrived.
Please let me know if you are available and I will send the meeting point information.
Bring gardening gloves and water. A hat and eye protection is also recommended.
Thank you!
Quick pick for this Saturday afternoon before the rains start! We’ll have oranges and lemons.
Please let me know if you are available and I will send the meeting point information.
Bring gardening gloves and water. A hat and eye protection is also recommended.
Thank you!
Come and pick this Saturday afternoon! It’s a great way to meet your neighbors and fellow volunteers! And your efforts feed hungry families and help reduce food waste!
Please let me know if you are available and I will send the meeting point information.
Bring gardening gloves and water. A hat and eye protection is also recommended.
We will bring picking equipment.
Thank you!
Hi Gleaners,
Still have a few citrus trees to be picked. The Alameda Food Bank is very happy with all the fresh organic fruit we’ve been bringing in.
Let me know if you can join us on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 17 and I’ll send the location details.
Thank you for everything you do!
Come and pick this Saturday afternoon! It’s a great way to meet your neighbors and fellow volunteers! And your efforts feed hungry families and help reduce food waste!
Please let me know if you are available and I will send the meeting point information.
Bring gardening gloves and water. A hat and eye protection is also recommended.
We will bring picking equipment.
Thank you!
Hi pickers!
It’s been a while, but we finally got an all call to pick oranges and possibly lemons and tangerines.
Please let me know if you are available (no need to respond if you are not):
Sunday, April 29, from 1-3PM
I’ll let you know the location when you reply to info@alamedabackyardgrowers.org or call 510-239-7425.
Thank you!
Jillian Saxty
Project Pick Coordinator
PS Be sure to visit our Alameda Backyard Growers booth this Saturday at the Alameda Earth Day Festival!
Hi Pickers,
Hope you’ve been well! Come and help us pick at least one lemon tree on Saturday, June 2 from 2 to about 3:30 PM. The location will be provided when you contact me.
Please bring gardening gloves if you have them, water and a hat.
Also, please let me know if you need Project Pick postcards to distribute to help recruit your neighbors with fruit trees to donate their fruit.
Jillian
Join us for Alameda Backyard Growers’ Second Annual Garden Tour. This year, Mary Sotelo is opening her beautiful garden, which showcases her love of color and edibles. Much is packed into a small backyard. Fruit trees are kept small to maximize space. Large containers are also used. In addition to fruit trees, berries and veggies, the garden includes chickens (who enjoy a chandelier in their coop), compost bins, and a garden wall of Talavera Mexican pottery. The garden is an important part of the curriculum of Mary’s preschool, allowing children to learn about gardening and where our food comes from.
About the gardener: Mary got her love of gardening from her grandmother at an early age. The last few years, she converted some of her flower beds into veggie beds, so she could have fresh, organic veggies right outside her door. For now, the garden is her perfect mix of art, flowers, and edibles.
This event is now full.