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Often, the best way to deal with pests and diseases in a vegetable garden is by avoiding them altogether. You can do this by changing the timing of your planting of a specific crop so that you avoid a pest altogether or you can select a disease resistant variety of a susceptible vegetable crop.
There are many factors to consider when selecting a fruit tree for your garden. One of the most critical is chill hours. Chill hours are the number of hours at 45F (7C) or less that the fruit tree requires each winter in order break dormancy and flower and bear fruit the next season.
Any type of soil benefits from compost. Not only does it have nutrients that improve soil fertility and help plants grow strong and healthy, compost increases water retention in your soil so you dont have to water as often.
Everything in your garden begins with the soil. According to the Master Gardener Handbook, perfect soil consists of 25% Air, 25% Water, 5% Organic Matter and 45% Mineral Matter. We classify soils depending upon the size of the soil particles.
Explore month-by-month gardening in Alameda County with expert tips and advice. Keep your garden thriving year-round with ACMG’s detailed monthly guides.
Discover the UC Master Gardener Program's demonstration gardens in Alameda, showcasing sustainable gardening practices and techniques for home gardeners.
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.
