Calendar


Jul
14
Sat
2018
Join us in the Mini Orchard
Jul 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Join us in the Mini Orchard

Hi Pickers,

Believe it or not we have lots of oranges and lemons to pick in the middle of summer! We need to go back to a backyard that has several orange and lemon trees with delicious fruit!

Let me know if you can join us on Saturday, June 14 from 2 – 3:30 PM and I will give location details.

Bring a hat, water, and gardening gloves if you have them.

Thanks! Hope to see you soon!

Jill

Project Pick Coordinator

Jul
21
Sat
2018
Winter Seed Starting Talk & Demo @ Alameda Free Library
Jul 21 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

with David Blood, Master Gardener of Alameda County 
July 21, 2018, 2 to 3:30 pm
Alameda Main Library, 1550 Oak Street, Alameda

Yes, summer gardening may be starting to wind down.  But in the Bay Area, we can grow food three, or maybe even four, seasons of the year.  In the fall, some crops actually do better than in the summer, because pest problems may be fewer.  David Blood, long-time Alameda County Master Gardener, will speak on how to approach the fall and winter garden: what crops work and what to avoid, how to start seeds for the fall/winter garden, and other issues to consider.  David’s presentation will be followed by a seed starting workshop, featuring seeds suitable for the fall and winter garden.  Take home a six-pack of planted seeds and try out a fall/winter garden!

About our Speaker:  David Blood became an Alameda County Master Gardener in 2001, and has many years of experience growing food.  He co-leads the ACMG Lake Merritt Trials Garden, which conducts tests of which varieties do best in our moderate western Alameda County climate, provides presentations on growing food each summer, and showcases the plants named Outstanding Plants of Alameda County.

Aug
4
Sat
2018
Jean Sweeney Park Public Tour @ Entrance to Jean Sweeney Park on Sherman
Aug 4 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Enjoy a Saturday morning walk in the park and see what’s new!

Join the tour and see how the construction is progressing toward an October or November opening day.  Amy Wooldridge will be leading the tour and will be available to point out the features of the new park.

Aug
9
Thu
2018
Jean Sweeney Park Public Tour @ Entrance to Jean Sweeney Park on Sherman
Aug 9 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Enjoy an evening walk in the park. Be sure to wear sweaters. It can be cool in the evening.
Join the tour and see how the construction is progressing toward an October or November opening day.
Amy Wooldridge will be leading the tour and will be available to point out the features of the new park
Aug
11
Sat
2018
Mid-Summer Pick
Aug 11 @ 2:00 am – 4:00 am

Hi Pickers!

Hope you’ve been enjoying your summer!

Our pick on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 2-4pm will feature oranges, plums and lemons!

Come and join us! Bring gardening gloves if you have them, water and a hat.

I will fill you on where we’re meeting when I hear back from you. To RSVP please email me at info@alamedabackyardgrowers.org.

Looking forward to seeing you!

Jillian Saxty

Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop @ Farm2Market
Aug 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop @ Farm2Market | Alameda | California | United States

August 11 Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop, 10 am, Farm2Market, Alameda Point.

Birgitt Evans and Marla Koss will discuss how to prune deciduous fruit trees, and participants will have a chance to practice those skills.  Please wear garden gloves and bring pruners if you have them.

Aug
25
Sat
2018
Late Summer Pick
Aug 25 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Late Summer Pick

Hi Pickers!

Join us Saturday, August 25 from 2-4PM (depending on the number of pick locations). Our fearless leader will be Holly Johnson and we’ll keep you posted as to what lovely fruit will be picked.

Please email info@alamedabackyardgrowers.org if you can make it and we will fill you in on the meeting location details. Bring gardening gloves (if you have them), water and a hat. Picking tools will be provided.

Thanks! See you then!

Jillian Saxty
Project Pick Coordinator

Sep
18
Tue
2018
Gardening Talk and Potluck @ Rhythmix Cultural Works
Sep 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

A chance to come and share your garden successes, ask gardening questions, and catch up on the latest goings-on at ABG!

Sep
23
Sun
2018
Fall Pick for Apples
Sep 23 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Fall Pick for Apples

Hi Pickers,

Long time, no pick! We’ll that’s about to change as we move into fall. Lots of apples are coming in, along with some persimmons and the perennial citrus fruits.

Please let me know if you can make it this Sunday afternoon from 2 to about 4:30PM and I will forward the joining location. Please bring water and gloves and a hat.

Mark your calendars for upcoming picks:

Saturday, September 29, 10 to noon

Saturday, October 13, 2 to about 4PM.

Sep
29
Sat
2018
Catch Up Pick for Lots of Apples Coming In
Sep 29 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

It’s raining apples! We will have at least 2 apple trees to pick Saturday, September 29 from 10AM to about noon. Please let me know if you can make it and I’ll advise the joining location.

Don’t forget to bring gardening gloves (if you have them), a hat and some water.

Upcoming pick:

Saturday, October 13 from 2 to 4PM