UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County

Gardening in a Changing Climate

Articles include diverse topics of wildfire concerns, firescaping, water conservation and how to's of watering during drought

aphids live and mummified on gardenia bud with parasitoid wasp
Over the Fence (Alameda County): Article

How Climate Change Is Affecting Insects and Practical Tips for Gardeners

May 3, 2026
By Judy Quan
Climate Change and Weather in the Bay Area   March 2026 was one of the driest and warmest Marches in recorded history in the Bay Area. The March heat wave pushed temperatures across much of the West 3 to 9 degrees Fahrenheit above average, according to the Climate Prediction Center. In the…
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Browning weed in leaf litter
Over the Fence (Alameda County): Article

How Climate Change is Affecting Bay Area Gardens-and Practical Tips for Gardeners

March 13, 2026
By Jim Farr
If you’ve been gardening in Alameda County for a while, you’ve probably noticed “new normals”: more warm nights, more heat spikes, and winter weather that can feel less reliably cold. Those shifts matter in a region where so many of our favorite fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals are tuned to narrow…
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Line items of a sample water bill
Over the Fence (Alameda County): Article

8 Water Wise Tips That You Can Start Today

July 8, 2024
By Jim Farr
Stay waterwise this summer with practical tips for gardeners to conserve water and keep landscapes healthy from the UC Master Gardeners of Alameda County.
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