Category Archives: Gardening

Become an Alameda County Master Gardener

The UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County is seeking new applicants who reside in Alameda County to receive training during our 2019 New Volunteer Training Class;  a 16-week program that will run from January through April 2019.  Classes are taught by University advisors, local horticultural educators, and certified Master Gardeners on topics that range from the basics of horticulture, to integrated pest management and problem diagnosis, to growing and caring for edible and landscape plants. Gardening experience is not required.
Alameda County Master Gardeners support various including: Demonstration gardens in Albany, Fremont, Livermore and Oakland, various school garden programs,  garden problem solving and support  provided by phone and email from the Help Desk, and  through workshops
UC Master Gardeners volunteers are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE), an outreach and public service unit of the University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR).
To apply for the training class, you must attend one of our September orientation sessions. visit our website:  http://bit.ly/AlamedaMG2019

Selling Raised Garden Beds – For Vegetables & Flowers

I have two varieties of Raised Garden Beds for SALE. (Brand New) (San Ramon) Call/Text on 650-822-3712

1.  4’x8′ Two tier – Cedar Wood Bed ($ 75 per kit)
This bed is two tired. First 4ftx4ft height 10.5 inches, second 4ftx4ft height 7 inches.
Visit the website for details and photos:
Normally retails at 93$ + Taxes. Yours for 75$
The price is for one kit. Got 4 kits to sell, if you want to make multiple beds.

2.Patio Raised Garden Bed Kit with Watering System and Castors ($22 per kit)
The self-contained watering system automatically waters your plants and has drainage holes to help prevent over watering. The mulch cover helps prevent weed growth and the aeration screen helps provide a sufficient amount of air to the plant roots.Please review the manual and instructions here
Assembled dimension: 24.25 in. W x 20.25 in. D x 9.5 in. H
Casters allow for easy movement
Tera Cota color. Normally retails for 48$ on Amazon, Yours for 22$