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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.

Learn how to manage plant pests and diseases with UC Master Gardeners. Find expert tips and solutions to protect your garden from common threats.

Explore outstanding plants for Alameda County with UC Master Gardeners. Find top recommendations for thriving gardens in your local climate.

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.

Resources for School Gardens in Alameda County and beyond.

This page provides resources on how to start a school garden or update an existing plot.

Some organizations are happy to donate seeds and plants to school programs.

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.