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April Garden Events and Gardening Tips

 

April Special Events

American Rhododendron Society Show and Plant Sale- April 14-15: Saturday 12:00pm-4:00pm and Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm, (plant sale both days from 10:00-4:00) at  the Lakeside Park Garden Center. Many fragrant rhododendrons for sale including tropical vireyas.  Don’t miss the colorful display of species and hybrids. Educational exhibit and raffle prizes. Free to the public.

Earth Day- Saturday April 21, 9:00-1:00: The Gardens at Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park

Creating A Bountiful Summer Vegetable Garden; Maximize Your Space to Fill Your Plate: Presented by the Alameda County Master Gardeners in the Trials Garden in the Edible Demonstration Garden- Saturday, April 28, Noon- 1:00pm

Community Work Party Events 

NEW TIME – Every Thursday – 9:00am to noon:  Meet at the Succulent Garden.

April 7, Saturday- 9am-12pm: Mediterranean Garden and Overall Garden TLC. 

April 21, Saturday- 9am-12pm: SensoryPalmetum, and Rhododendron Gardens

Bring a friend and a garden tool. When volunteering, receive a parking pass at the kiosk by telling the attendant you are a volunteer with the Friends of the Gardens at Lake Merritt.

In the event of rain, meet behind the lathe house (the Vireya Display Garden) where we will plant cuttings under cover.

April Gardening Tips

Prepared by the Alameda County Master Gardeners

April and May are among the busiest months for gardeners. Almost all warm season vegetables, herbs and annual flowers, are planted. 

  • Continue to plant root crops in the garden (beets, turnips, carrots, radishes, potatoes, etc.).
  • Set out plants or directly seed  summer annuals (cosmos, marigold, sunflower, petunia, etc.).
  • Some cool season crops can still be planted in early April (chard, leek, green onion, lettuce, other salad greens).
  • Summer crops can possibly be planted in late April if it’s warm enough. Start cucumbers, squash, pumpkins and melons indoors in peat or newspaper pots.
  • Plant summer bulbs (callas, cannas, dahlias, gladiolas, etc.).
  • Fertilize and water as needed.
  • Manage any pests who have appeared with help from UC Pest Notes at http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/menu.homegarden.html

 

 

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Neftali J. Velez
Apr 17, 2012 14:51

Hi – I’m super happy to findout that there is a community garden looking for volunteers in the neighbourhood. I live near Lake Meritt and need to do 100hrs of community service. I am already working with another voluntary organization but love the idea of being close to home and helping the community. Would it be possible if I volunteer to show proof of my worked hours? And are you a non-profit? If so – I would love to begin this next Saturday.

Thanks,
Neftali J.
(787) 232-2473 (Cell)

Elise
Apr 18, 2012 12:58

So happy to hear from you! Nice speaking with you today. Victoria Rocha, Park Supervisor, is your contact. We look forward to seeing you this Saturday in the Gardens.

This weekend in Oakland – Oakland North : North Oakland News, Food, Art and Events
Apr 20, 2012 8:01

[...] Volunteers can help care for the Sensory, Palmetum, and Rhododendron Gardens. Bring a gardening tool. More information here. [...]

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