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Open
Wednesday
through
Sunday
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
2701 Main St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)755-1102
All
of
our
events
are
free!
Donations
for educational workshops are greatly appreciated to help cover the
cost of supplies.
All events are located at Ploughshares
Nursery 2701 Main Street Alameda
unless otherwise noted.
Container Gardening
Saturday, September 18, 2010
10:30am-12:30pm
Even the smallest patio or porch can boast a crop of vegetables or a garden of flowers when planting in containers! In this workshop you'll learn how to select containers, how to choose a good potting mix or make your own, how to plant and care for your container gardens, which plants are best for containers, and more! We'll be doing hands-on work so please wear appropriate gardening clothes.
Designing a Native and Drought Tolerant Garden
Saturday, September 25, 2010
10:30am-12:30pm
Since there is a limited amount of water that can be used before significant environmental consequences impact us all, it is sensible to use plants that are native to our region or from a climate that is very similar. Drought tolerant, California native, and water wise are the vernacular that we use in the Bay Area. In this workshop we will help you choose plants and cover design basics that are both beautiful and appropriate. There are so many plants that are well adapted to our climate that almost any garden style can be created. Come by to get an idea, be inspired, ask questions or whatever you need to help make the move from water-wasting to water-savvy!
Bay-Friendly Hosts a "Rethinking Your Lawn" Workshop
Saturday, October 2, 2010
10:00am-11:30pm
Now is a perfect time to replace your lawn with an attractive, drought-tolerant landscape using the simple and inexpensive technique of sheet mulching. This workshop will include an overview and demonstration of sheet mulching. All participants will receive a free copy of the Bay-Friendly Gardening Guide, an 80-page reference guide with additional information about sheet mulching, gardening tips, a design survey, profiles of East Bay gardens, and much more. There will be a drawing for additional garden gifts, and everyone will receive a 20% discount coupon for Bay-Friendly plants. Bay-Friendly advisors will be on hand after the talk to answer questions about plant selection, water conservation, and other Bay-Friendly practices.