Thank you to participants who attended this event! For an information sheet on what was discussed at this demonstration click here.
Save water and still meet the needs of your plants! Two Alameda County Master Gardeners will show you how.
Our speakers will provide an explanation of the drip irrigation system used at the Master Gardeners’ site at the Gardens at Lake Merritt in Oakland. This presentation will demonstrate how to construct a drip irrigation system that waters plants with different water needs. The water requirements for various plants growing in Oakland and surrounding cities will also be covered.
Then join us for a tour of the Master Gardeners’ Trials /Demonstration Gardens showing the different ways drip irrigation can be used. This event is part of a series of summer garden talks by the Alameda County Master Gardeners at the Master Gardener site at the Gardens at Lake Merritt.
About Our Speakers: Hugh Globerson (ACMG class of 2019) and Margaret Wong (ACMG class of 2014) are both active long-term volunteers at this garden.
Join us as we discuss the best methods for keeping your stone fruit trees in good shape via summer pruning and other tree care tips. The focus in this two-hour session will be on caring for cherries, apricots, plums, peaches, and those newly-popular genetic dwarf peaches and nectarines. After an orchard tour of each variety, you’ll have the chance to turn your attention to whatever stone fruit variety you are most interested in, and, with coaching, go hands-on. Whether this is a brush-up session for you, or something entirely new, you’ll be adding real value to your gardening know-how!
Please wear sturdy, close-toed shoes (preferably hiking or work boots). Bring a water bottle. Eye protection is highly recommended (clear safety goggles/glasses, or even sunglasses in a pinch will make a difference in protecting your eyes from errant twigs and branches). You also might want to bring a sun hat and/or sunscreen, although we will be under the canopy of trees with filtered sunlight for most of this workshop.
Equipment to bring, if you have it:
- bypass pruning shears
- gardening/work gloves
- other pruning equipment such as a pruning saw and/or loppers
Adults only, please. We know that interest will exceed the space available and will keep a waiting list. If you register and are unable to attend, we need you to cancel at least 3 days in advance so that we can offer your space to someone else. Please cancel by emailing abg.grow.food@gmail.com.
Farm2Market is a social enterprise that is part of Alameda Point Collaborative. APC works to end homelessness by providing housing and services to create communities where formerly homeless families and individuals can flourish.
ABG’s Annual Plant Swap will be held on Sunday, September 24th from 2 pm to 4 pm.
Guidelines for items that can be swapped:
- Attendees must bring at least one plant to donate to the swap.
- Make sure plants are clearly labeled.
- Plants should be in good health and in healthy soil, to minimize the possible spread of garden pathogens.
- Also welcome: bulbs or seeds, clearly marked, as well as other garden-related items: books, magazines and tools in good working order. These will be placed on our FREE table.
Attendees will need to take home anything they bring to the Swap that is not claimed by someone else. Registration will be required and will be available soon – watch for the link to be announced. Location is outdoors in West Alameda and will be announced 48 hours prior via email reminder to those who have registered. Please be sure to use a valid email address that you are able to check, when you register.