Urban gardening | Oakland Local

Young Oakland entrepreneur is dedicated to creating change in his community (Q&A)

Article by Juan Antonio Mart....

Last updated at Sat, 22 Oct at 12:24am.

Last year, Salvador Mateo was a senior at Mandela High School Law and Public Service Academy in Oakland.

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East Oakland schools, community come together thanks to edible schoolyard

Article by Juan Antonio Mart....

Last updated at Sat, 8 Oct at 12:49am.

Transforming a park into an edible schoolyard and community garden can be a tough task for anyone. It requires time, money and community participation.

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September updates from Planting Justice

Blog entry by Gavin Raders.

Last updated at Mon, 13 Sep at 3:55am.

Planting Justice has been busy this summer!

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Community Food Growing in Oakland: Ways to get involved

Article by Stephanie Paige O....

Last updated at Wed, 21 Jul at 8:48am.

(Editor’s note: So, you want to start gardening in Oakland? Then this urban gardening series is for you. Whether you want to learn how to garden communally on public land, private land, in your own backyard or learn how other Oaklanders have made their city gardens vibrant and productive, you will find what you need to get started here.

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