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UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County: Page

School Gardens

As advocates for school gardens, we've curated resources to assist teachers, administrators, parents, and others who want to install, rejuvenate, or maintain a garden at their local school.
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UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County: Page

Starting a School Garden

This page provides resources on how to start a school garden or update an existing plot.
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UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County: Page

Blog - Alameda County Over The Fence

October, 2023 marks the start of a new blog platform. You can find new blogs and popular topics above and even subscribe to receive our blogs in your inbox when newly published. Our previous blogs cover a variety of topics that are of interest to Alameda County gardeners.
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UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County: Page

Master Gardener Volunteer Training Program

Learn how to become a UC Master Gardener volunteer and help your community grow. Join our program to gain expert gardening knowledge and skills.
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UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County: Page

On Being a Master Gardener

I still have the local newspaper article that a friend gave me. It's dated May 2, 2002 and the headline is "Master Gardener Program Flourishes in the Tri-Valley." I had never heard about Master Gardeners until I read this interview with Gaetene Courchesne.
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UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County: Page

Community Resources

The Master Gardener Program works with several community programs, agencies, and organizations.
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Quarry Lakes Demonstration Garden

The Quarry Lakes Demonstration Garden in Fremont is situated within the East Bay Regional Parks (EBRP) beautiful water-oriented recreation area. Its 450 acres includes several ponds, a swimming beach, fishing areas, picnic areas, boating, volleyball courts, hiking trails, and a rare fruit orchard.
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Pruning Fruit Trees

By Dr. Mark S. Brunell A trees purpose in life is to make viable seed for the next generation, to get that seed dispersed into the environment, and to store enough nutrients to survive the winter and then manage some vigorous regrowth in the spring.
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