EcoMetro

The climate in the Bay Area makes this an excellent place to be a gardener. With so many options for native and Mediterranean plants, it’s easy to create a beautiful plot that is thriving and diverse. Through proper planning you can grow climate- appropriate plants ranging from Lavender to California...

Food scraps and food-soiled paper — including paper towels, plates, napkins and pizza boxes — can now be turned into compost in most cities in Alameda County as part of the food scrap recycling program. If available, just empty all of these items into the yard trimmings cart for weekly curbside pickup...