Gardening

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

Want to save water? Learn about watering of vegetables,trees and more. Here is information on gardening with graywater and using recycled water .

Learn how to select and grow vegetables, including herbs and tomatoes. Learn seed starting, pest management, and how to plan your seasonal garden.

Want to know about selecting street trees or fruit trees? Are your trees dying? Here is information on care, selection and pests and diseases of trees in Alameda County.

Information on sustainable gardening topics - saving water, irrigation help, wildlife habitat, soil health and cover crops, helping the good insects.

Want to know about soil health, soil testing and fertilizing? Here are some information and resources focused on soil health and soil improvement.

Want to learn about color design in gardens, how to select plants for your garden? Here is information how to pick out fruit trees, street trees, landscape plants and more.

Learn about garden pests, including insects like aphids and earwigs, and wildlife like gophers and deer. Learn how to manage them.

Learn about California natives, their plant communities and how to plant and care for natives. 

Learn about tool maintenance as well as how to's of watering, repotting plants, propagation, seed starting, plant selection, and planning your garden