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Alameda: An Agricultural History

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Real Estate Agent with Alain Pinel Realtors CalBRE#00979900

 

Alameda: An Agricultural History on Monday, December 8, 2014 at 6:30 pm will be the topic at the next Alameda Backyard Growers meeting featuring Eric J. Kos, co-publisher of the Alameda Sun.

 

eric j. kos photo by evelyn kennedy

 

Eric, a local historian, will discuss the history of Alameda agriculture through the years. From cornering the Early Knit Pea market to the Fernside back pasture, and squatter strawberries, Eric will tell you all about Alameda’s fascinating farming past.

 

There will also be potluck holiday treats to celebrate the winter season.  Bring your favorites to share, or just your appetite!

 

 

Alameda Backyard Growers from their website

 

 

Alameda Backyard Growers (ABG) is a community-wide network of gardeners in Alameda, California. The group grow food in their own yards and donate extra produce to the Alameda Food Bank. Participation is free and open to all residents of Alameda and the surrounding area. Visit the Alameda Backyard Growers’ website to find out more about upcoming monthly educational meetings and other special ABG or community events!


Alameda is a lovely community with good schools, pristine sand beaches, an historic movie theater, great stores, coffee shops and restaurants. I write about events, businesses, restaurants and items ofinterest to Alamedans. If you like what you see here, please bookmark this page or visit me on my Facebook page Living In Alameda and 101 Things to Do in Alameda.

 

 

Comments (1)

Adam Hamalian
Hamalian Properties Group - Lafayette, CA
Walking with you on your journey home.

Evelyn, Thanks for the post.  I grew up in Alameda and actually so did my dad.  He would love to tell me stories of BayFarm island actually being farms.  All that decomposing organica matter from the creeks and the bay can grow some great stuff. But if you live in a sandy place you are going to need lots of soil enrichments.

Thanks for the post and bringing my dad to mind.

Adam

Dec 08, 2014 12:41 AM