Bay-Friendly Gardening:
From your Backyard to the Bay

Coming Spring 2004

In the Bay Area, what you do in your garden - from applying fertilizer to planting a lawn - affects the Bay. Bay-Friendly Gardening means simplifying garden care, reducing chores and minimizing the use of water, fertilizers, and pesticides.

Learn more about Bay-Friendly Gardening techniques by participating in one of the workshops offered by the Alameda County Waste Management Authority and its partners: Aquatic Outreach Institute and Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program.

Bay-Friendly Garden Tour

Showcasing Natural Garden Techniques
Sunday, May 2, 2004, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit local examples of Bay-Friendly Gardens on this free self-guided tour. Over 30 residential gardens will be featured throughout Alameda County.
Visit www.stopwaste.org to register for the tour, or call (510) 444-SOIL for more information. The tour is co-sponsored by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District.

Bay-Friendly Gardening Workshop Series

A series of free hands-on workshops will be offered in spring-summer 2004. Call (510) 444-SOIL or visit www.stopwaste.org to request a spring workshop schedule. Workshop participants will receive a free Bay-Friendly Gardening guide.

Discount Compost Bins

Composting is the chemical-free way to build healthy soil. Alameda County residents can purchase a top-quality Biostack bin for only $38 (retail $89), a Home Composter bin for just $17 (retail $69) or a Wriggly Wranch worm bin for $25 (retail $100). To purchase a bin or for more information, visit www.stopwaste.org or call (510) 444-SOIL. Order now! Prices go up on June 1, 2004.