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News | 09/24/2014California is in the midst of an extreme drought, and we're all doing our share to save water. But that doesn't mean our yards and gardens have to be barren landscapes.
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Watch how some experienced Alameda County gardeners conserve water. This is part of a series of videos that highlights sustainable gardening techniques.
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Watch how some experienced Alameda County gardeners grow edibles. This is part of a series of videos that highlights sustainable gardening techniques.
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Watch how some experienced Alameda County gardeners pick the right plant for the right place. This is part of a series of videos that highlights sustainable gardening techniques.
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Watch how some experienced Alameda County gardeners catch rainwater and use greywater in their gardens. This is part of a series of videos that highlights sustainable gardening techniques.
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Watch how some experienced Alameda County gardeners build healthy soil. This is part of a series of videos that highlights sustainable gardening techniques.
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This slide show demonstrates how to remove your lawn using sheet mulching techniques.
This model garden design includes: concept plan, planting and irrigation plan and annotated plant list.
The owners of this property wanted to transform their front lawn into a beautiful and productive garden that would allow them to engage neighbors. Gardeners both, the owners enjoy doing maintenance themselves and wanted to incorporate edibles and native plants.
This model garden design includes: concept plan, planting plan, and irrigation plan.