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Fall Gardening in Alameda County

Learn about fall tasks to improve soil health (cover crops), to deal with yellowing leaves, to plan your winter vegetable garden, to select and plant California natives.

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Fall Garden Opportunities: Planting Bulbs for Spring Blooms

September 28, 2025
By Manya Scheps
IntroductionIt’s nearing the end of the warm season in Alameda County, but despite shortening days and cooling temperatures, there’s still an opportunity to get into the garden and plant something new. Planting spring-blooming bulbs in fall is a relatively easy task that will reward you (and pollinators!)…
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