Drought gardening: tips for growing food
As we head into what could become an epochal drought, despite recent welcome rains, vegetable gardeners are feeling the uncertainty. Will water restrictions snuff out the salad garden, bash beans and thwart tomato dreams? We do know that it is typical for Central California to have great variations in annual rainfall. Our location between a... Continue reading→
An Apple a Day, for 47 Years
Apple Picking Season Is Here. Don’t You Want More Than a McIntosh? DECORAH, Iowa — In the early spring of 1983, Dan Bussey started a file on his computer. The event would prove to be momentous in the annals of American pomology, though no one realized it at the time, including him. Mr. Bussey, a... Continue reading→
Selecting and Planting Fruit Trees on the Island of Alameda
with Eve Holguin, Irene Rakochy and Linda Carloni Monday, November 10, 2014 (6:30 – 7:30 PM) Rhythmix Cultural Works, 2513 Blanding Ave, Alameda, Join us for a lively discussion about selecting and planting fruit trees in our Island City. The fruit trees planted throughout our city are a tremendous legacy from the Alamedans that came... Continue reading→
IPM Principles and Practices for Pests of the Fall Garden
with Dr. Andrew Sutherland, UC Cooperative Extension Monday, September 8, 2014 (6:30 – 7:30 PM), Rhythmix Cultural Works This interactive presentation will provide an overview of the central tenets of integrated pest management (IPM) as illustrated by several IPM programs for specific pests of Bay Area urban garden systems. Speaker: Dr. Andrew Sutherland is the Urban... Continue reading→
Improving Soil Quality
Saturday, September 13, 20142:00 – 3:00pm FREE event open to the public presented by Rob Bennaton Alameda Main Library Here is a link to Rob Bennaton’s talk on Improving your Soil Quality. Here is a PDF on Soil Fertility Management for Organic Crops (PDF).
Lemon Sauce
Here’s a simple egg-lemon sauce that turns blah stove-top recipes fabulously Greek–without much fuss: 3 eggs 1 tbsp water 3 tbsp lemon juice Whisk eggs in a bowl with the water until frothy. Add lemon juice a bit at a time and mix in thoroughly. Pour over fully-cooked meat or poultry and/or vegetables that are... Continue reading→
Growing Together: Community Gardening in Alameda
Amy Wooldridge, Alameda Recreation and Parks Director Monday, June 9, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Rhythmix Cultural Works, 2513 Blanding Avenue. Curious about the planned community garden in the Jean Sweeney Open Space Park? Come learn what’s going on. Amy Wooldridge, Alameda Recreation and Parks Director, will give us an update on the community garden planning... Continue reading→
Transforming Food Policy Through Science from Coast to Coast
by Michael Halpern, program manager, Center for Science & Democracy April 21, 2014 Here’s a link to the original article. From Let’s Move! to farmers markets, the conversation about how public health science is informing and leading to healthier food policies and food environments is growing. And at every level, good things are happening. Leading... Continue reading→
Planning and Planting Your Summer Garden
with Ann Naffziger, Alameda County Master Gardener Monday, May 12, 2014 6:30 – 7:30 PM Rhythmix Cultural Works, 2513 Blanding Avenue, Alameda This talk will cover the basics you need to know for growing a fresh summer bounty. It will include information about what fruits and vegetables grow best in Alameda’s climate (tomatoes – yes,... Continue reading→
Waterwise Irrigation
with Chad Martens, Irrigation Equipment Company Monday, April 14, 2014 6:30 – 7:30 PM Rhythmix Cultural Works, 2513 Blanding Avenue, Alameda Despite our welcome recent rains, we’re still in a drought, and we’re all concerned with how to continue to grow food, while using a minimum of water. At our April meeting, Chad Martens will... Continue reading→