Over the Fence (Alameda County)

It's wonderful to see spring bulbs and flowers beginning to emerge.

It may seem counter-intuitive to clean a tool that will get dirty again. But proper tool care starts with cleaning and maintenance. The routine ensures your garden tools maintain the correct working order and will last you for seasons.

Container gardening is enticing. We love the option to grow plants where space and sunlight might otherwise limit our choices. Most perennials, shrubs and trees are better off planted in the ground, but, with care, we can maintain our larger woody plants in containers.

Learn how to prevent and treat peach leaf curl with expert advice from the Master Gardeners of Alameda County. Keep your peach trees healthy and productive!

In the Fall, acorns start falling from oak trees. You may notice some acorns germinating and little seedlings forming, usually in inconvenient spots.