Since this coming Saturday, Nov. 18 promises to be dry, and we won’t pick over Thanksgiving weekend, please let me know if you are available in the afternoon to pick (from 2 – 4 PM).
Please only email info@alamedabackyardgrowers.org if you ARE available. I’ll let you know the addresses with your reply.
Thanks!
Jillian Saxty
Project Pick Coordinator
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
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!
John Wilson is here from Oklahoma to give one of his renowned grafting workshops here in Alameda, Ca. After he demonstrates some of the more popular grafts, such as cleft and whip grafts, attendees will have a chance to practice what they’ve learned on branches and trees in Jasmine’s garden. If you have your own grafting knife, please bring it. Jasmine will have knives to lend as well. The garden has more than 20 different fruit trees, (many multi-budded,) and is a great place to learn creative and attractive permaculture techniques. A potluck meal will be shared after the grafting workshop in the garden. Donations appreciated. Please RSVP in comments below on this page, or message Jasmine directly, so we can assure you a spot and give you the street address. We’ll schedule a second workshop for Sunday afternoon, same time if we get more than 12 people signed up. (Don’t worry, the TV will be on in the living room during Super bowl and we will break for half time) We look forward to seeing 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!
Find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift at our special plant sale on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 9am – 1:30pm. We have a large variety of lush indoor plants and beautiful pots. All proceeds go towards keeping the Plant Exchange free and open to the public. See photos and flyer at http://theplantexchange.
Stay from 2-4pm for Gardening 101: Everything You Need to Know as a Beginner Gardener taught by Jeff Bridge of Ploughshares Nursery. You will learn how to: choose soil, watering tricks, avoid common mistakes, and the basics of fertilization. Bring your questions and garden conundrums for Jeff to answer after the demonstration. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door.
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!