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Watch this time-lapse footage of a compost pile breaking down over a four month period.
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This video presents the basics about what to put in the compost and how to make sure the pile has enough air and water.
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Barbara Finnin, a Master Composter, goes over the basics of worm composting in this video produced by Freshtopia.
Success StoriesThe 33-acre Stanley Boulevard Safety & Streetscape Improvement Project earned 133 points from the Bay-Friendly Rated Landscapes program, making it both the largest and highest scoring project to be awarded the coveted high performance landscape label.
Success StoriesOhlone College Newark Center for Health Sciences and Technology was the first college campus to be designated a Bay-Friendly Rated Landscape. It was also the first college campus in the world to achieve LEED Platinum certification, the highest level of recognition offered by the LEED green building rating system.
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.