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UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County: Page

Growing Food In Raised Beds

There are a variety of reasons for building raised beds for vegetable gardening. Reasons include compacted/clay soil, soil that has been tested positive for lead (often from old paint), a sunny spot that happens to be in a driveway.
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Discounts on ANR Publications

Get exclusive discounts on UC ANR publications with the UC Master Gardeners. Access valuable gardening resources and guides at a lower cost.
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A master gardener watering a table full of vegetable seedlings for the annual plant sale
UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County: Page

Annual Plant Sale

The UC Master Gardeners of Alameda County is hosting two plant sales this year - in Oakland and Pleasanton!
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Succulents

Explore resources for growing succulents in Alameda County, including care tips and plant selection from UC Master Gardeners of Alameda County.
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Albany Demonstration Garden

Tucked behind the tennis courts at Ocean View Park, 900 Buchanan Street in Albany, you will find the entrance to the Ocean View Community Organic Garden. Enter through the gate into a peaceful garden.
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Lake Merritt Trials Garden - Self Guided Tour

Hello and welcome to the Lake Merritt Trials Garden, a project of the Master Gardeners of Alameda County. Master Gardeners are volunteers of the University of California Cooperative Extension and relay research-based garden advice and information to the public. Click the map below to begin the tour.
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Self Guided Tour Station 8 a, b, c Outstanding Plants

The plants in these three beds are on our Outstanding Plants for Alameda County list. They were selected for their a) adaptation to our growing environment, b) beauty, c) habitat value, and d) water-conserving characteristics.
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Self Guided Tour Station 6a: Bee Garden

This section was designed to support populations of the many native bee species found in Alameda County. This garden also attracts other pollinators such as hummingbirds and butterflies.
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Self Guided Tour Station 7: Compost Systems 3-Bin

This 3-bin compost system is designed and is most appropriate for a garden generating large amounts of green and brown material. The signage on the bins describes the composting process. For many home gardeners, a smaller system may be more appropriate.
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Self Guided Tour Station 5: Container Gardening

The various containers in this area provide examples of vegetables, fruits, and herbs that can be grown successfully in containers. We also demonstrate two different types of watering systems, which are crucial to having success in containers -- drip irrigation and a self-watering container.
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