There is an ecology-based daycare provider in Fremont.  Earth Creations run by Tara Smoot Nasmyth.  I have no experience with her and know almost nothing, but it seems to be well reviewed.  The fact that it exists at all is more interesting to me than anything…

A half-acre, empty lot, unavailable for any residence (according to zoning laws) is currently on the market in Fremont. 

Located between Hopkins Jr. High and Gomes Elementary on Amapola Drive, the property is listed for $79,000.

"PG&E…

The little town of Sedgwick , Maine passed an ordinance to protect local food systems and choices . Just what we need in Fremont.... http://www.sedgwickmaine.org/images/stories/local-food-ordinance.pdf

There is a nice article about our recent foodswap in the Nov 11th Tri City Voice

http://www.tricityvoice.com/articlefiledisplay.php?issue=2011-11-11&file=FoodSwap+++TCV.txt

Custom built burger chain, The Counter, to open at Pacific Commons shopping center in 2013. 

Each location will have what they call a Market Selection option that features locally sourced and sustainable protein, cheese, topping, sauce and bun choices.

Find out more at the…

Fremont foodie editor here.

I'll assume all of us on this site enjoy knowing where our food comes from.  If we're talking eggs it's, well... this guy.  Or at least it can be.

Get free-range eggs delivered to your door in Fremont.

Ninette Pieace and Liz Schroeder and Randy Fewel are on my index card. If you happen to have more Jams I would love to trade

Oakland just got better about urban farming.

Re-Posted by: FREMONT foodie

Hey guys Rachel DiFranco found some information on the National Wildlife Federation about ways to save water in the garden.

• Garden design: Group plants with similar moisture requirements close together, matching them with appropriate yard conditions—sunny, shady, damp, dry. Then target watering only on the vegetation that needs…

Its still time to plant some veggies in the garden. Drop by the Leaf Nursery  Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday 9 -1pm to buy some seedlings.

Our first ever Farm to Table fundraising dinner went amazingly well thanks to all who attended and supported LEAF.   We had a great turnout Saturday evening on June 4^th, 2011.  Your support enables LEAF to provide environmental education and help build community among the residents of Fremont and beyond.

Special thanks to the chefs who created the delectable hors d’oeuvres and main entrees:   Annie Wood of The Vine Restaurant, coming soon to Downtown Niles at 37553…

This  article in the chronicle yesterday is followed by over 150 reponses and hot debate on issues of food policy, animal raising and city policies.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/05/08/BA7O1J74O5.DTL

Hi,

It's getting to be time to trim my landscape again.  In the past I have offered it up to members who wanted cuttings of succulents, natives and Mediterranean plants.  Anyone interested in helping me trim my landscape in exchange for some cool plant cuttings can email me at merrill.w@sbcglobal.net

Bill Merrill

If you are interested in gardening with California native plants, you have to take this tour.

This will be the first time for me and I look forward to it!

For more information:

http://gngt.org/GNGT/Home.php

Hope to see you there!

Isela

LEAF Nursery Manager

Hello Fellow Gardeners,

I have a gofer problem in my yard. I have heard that it is common in this area (have only been here a few months. Not quite a year yet). I do not want to poison the gofers because I don't want a bird maybe eating them, or they decompose and the poison goes into our water system... Hence, I have a predicament when growing vegetables, and I guess I have to learn to live with the gofers. I have constructed a couple of raised beds, digging 1.5 ft down into…

Good afternoon LEAFers,

I'm taking an environmental biology course at Ohlone. We are conducting an experiment growing vegetables (kale, watercress, basil, etc.) and farming tilapias. I'd be grateful if anyone can share info., tips, experiences about aquaponics whether you were successful or not. My email is WriteAnh@gmail.com

Thank you in advance,

Anh

Hello Everyone, 

I am new to this area, and I was wondering if anybody knows of places in Fremont (or nearby) to get some decent compost by the truckload? I want to mix it up with my current soil to amend it and get ready to plant the seedlings that have germinated indoors... I do have a compost pile, but it is not quite ready for now, so I need more compost. Also, anywhere where I can get manure from some horse stable?

This rain is wonderful, isn't it?…