At the 35th Annual exchange of the Golden Gate Chapter of the California Rare Fruit Growers, you can get free scions to graft onto your trees and cuttings to root, get your tools sharpened for a fee, get your fruit tree questions answered by experts, and more! $5 fee. Tickets available in advance and at the door (cash only exact change). Diablo Valley College, Horticultural Nursery, Free parking in Lot 9. 321 Golf Club Rd., Pleasant Hill.
Offered by the Alameda Native History Project. Get information on traditional and contemporary methods of acorn processing and assist in the production of nutritious, culturally relevant food for local Indigenous communities. Workshops are offered on a sliding scale.
Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave.
This project is also seeking donations – click here to donate.
Offered by the Alameda Native History Project. Get information on traditional and contemporary methods of acorn processing and assist in the production of nutritious, culturally relevant food for local Indigenous communities. Workshops are offered on a sliding scale.
Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave.
This project is also seeking donations – click here to donate.
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Save the Date for a family friendly seed planting workshop at the Alameda Free Library! This is a free, family-friendly, hands-on workshop.
Join Marcus Carini, founder of Newfound Foodscapes and board member of Alameda Backyard Growers, for a hands-on Family Seed starting Workshop designed to empower families to grow their own food and cultivate a lifelong connection with nature. This interactive session will demystify the seed-starting process, providing practical tips and techniques for creating thriving gardens, even in small spaces. Participants will learn the basics of seed selection, proper soil preparation, planting depth, watering techniques, and how to nurture seedlings until they are ready for the garden or patio. Participants will leave with tips and tricks for seed starting and prepare their own seed trays to take home and watch grow.
This workshop is perfect for families of all experience levels who want to enjoy the benefits of fresh, homegrown food and a deeper connection to the natural world. All materials will be provided; bring your excitement!
What You’ll Learn & Do:
- Get hands-on experience in seed starting.
- Start your own seeds during the workshop to take home and grow in your own garden or patio.
- Learn tips and tricks to grow healthy, thriving plants throughout every season.
WHERE: Stafford Meeting Room, Alameda Main Library, 1550 Oak St.
We’ll be sending out and posting more information soon!
![ABG at ARPD Spring Shindig 2025 @ Alameda Point Gym and Field | Alameda | California | United States](https://alamedabackyardgrowers.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Spring-Plant-Sale-Shindig-APR25.jpg)
Alameda Backyard Growers will have a table again at this fun community event! We’ll be having our Spring Plant Sale – including popular tomato and other veggie starts! Get there early before supplies run out!
Plus we’ll have activities for kids, and information on all the programs and projects ABG does around growing and sharing food in our community.
See you there!