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12:00 pm Planting for Success @ Ploughshares Nursery

Planting for Success @ Ploughshares Nursery

May 13 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Learn how to properly plant and care for large specimen fruit trees and ornamental plants.

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Alameda Backyard Growers

4 days ago

Join Marcus Carini, founder of Newfound Foodscapes (newfoundfoodscapes.com) 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 workshop is perfect for families with kids. You’ll:
• 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.
• All materials will be provided; bring your excitement!
• Recommended for ages 7 and up.

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Join Marcus Carini, founder of Newfound Foodscapes (newfoundfoodscapes.com) 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 workshop is perfect for families with kids. You’ll:
• 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.
• All materials will be provided; bring your excitement!
• Recommended for ages 7 and up.

Sign up here: bit.ly/afl-abg-mar25

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I can volunteer as well.

Alameda Backyard Growers

2 weeks ago

The Bay Farm Island Library is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Friends of the Alameda Library on Saturday, March 8, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Volunteers are needed for planting (10 AM – 12 PM) and mulching (12 PM – 4 PM), with hourly shifts available. Volunteers can sign up for multiple shifts and are encouraged to bring their own gloves and trowels. The goal is to recruit 20-25 volunteers for the early shifts and 30-35 for later shifts. Interested individuals can sign up online, call (510) 747-7787, or email rvanlare@alamedaca.gov.

Thank you to all ABG community members for your support and engagement—we appreciate your help in making this event a success!

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The Bay Farm Island Library is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Friends of the Alameda Library on Saturday, March 8, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Volunteers are needed for planting (10 AM – 12 PM) and mulching (12 PM – 4 PM), with hourly shifts available. Volunteers can sign up for multiple shifts and are encouraged to bring their own gloves and trowels. The goal is to recruit 20-25 volunteers for the early shifts and 30-35 for later shifts. Interested individuals can sign up online, call (510) 747-7787, or email rvanlare@alamedaca.gov.

Thank you to all ABG community members for your support and engagement—we appreciate your help in making this event a success!

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Care Sheets for Specific Fruit Trees

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