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.
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!
with Lori Slicton, Old Schoolhouse Raw Honey
February 20, 2018, 7 to 8:30 pm
Rhythmix Cultural Works, 2513 Blanding Avenue, Alameda
Join us for an introduction to the wonderful world of bees and beekeeping. We’ll learn about the importance of bees and beekeeping and why the urban food farmer might want to add them to her plot. Then Lori will provide us with an overview of beekeeping and we’ll taste some Alameda honey.
About our speaker: Lori Slicton lives in Alameda and keeps honeybees both in Alameda and in the Sonora foothills. Through Old Schoolhouse Raw Honey, she makes and sells honey, natural remedies, and other bee-related products.
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!
with Maricelle Cardenas of Stopwaste.org
Learn about spring pests with Master Gardeners of Alameda County (MGAC).
Come and visit our booth at the 2018 Alameda Earth Day Festival! We’ll have fun activities for children, educational items for adults, and tomato starts for sale!
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!