Gardening Resources

Gardening Resources for Kids:

Container Gardening for Kids - Easy garden activity for kidsContainers are a great way to start gardening with kids! You can garden with kids with just soil, a bucket, and some seeds or plant starts.

How-To Videos - Cooking with Kids

Gardening Resources for Adults:

Alameda Backyard Growers

Resource for all things gardening in Alameda

Learn more about Alameda Backyard GrowersAlameda Backyard Growers is Alameda Backyard Growers (ABG) is a network of gardeners in Alameda, California who are interested in growing food, donating extra fruit and vegetables to the Alameda Food Bank, and educating our community on edible gardening. Our goal is to reach out to the community to provide information about, and increase involvement in, urban food growing.

Alameda County Master Gardeners can help answer questions about plant disease, pest management, and more. Click below to fill out the form.

Click here for Pest Management

Plant Problem Diagnostic Tool

Weed Identification Gallery

Coloring Sheets:

Crafts and Sensory Fun:

The Best Homemade Playdough Recipe (super soft, lasts for months) | TinkerLabMake your own play dough (play-doh)! This is the BEST playdough recipe. It's non-toxic, easy to make with kitchen supplies, and will last for months.

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