UC Berkeley Botanic Garden...FREE Admission Thursday

South America Photo Courtesy: http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu/index.shtml

This botanic garden is a paradise on earth. Easy location just by the Caldecott tunnel. If you've never been, you'll be in awe of the beautiful scenery, rare flowers, edibles, ornamental, carnivorous and more than 12,000 fascinating plants! Just GO. It is perfect for an afternoon walk in the forest, stroll along a babbling brook, meandering through a Japanese garden, seeing a real cacao tree or cinnamon bark in the tropical greenhouse...and even chasing butterflies. An amazing place - a true local gem, sure to be a delightful family day.

FIRST THURSDAY of each month is

FREE admission day at the UC Berkeley Botanic Garden. Enjoy.

200 Centennial Drive

Berkeley, CA 94720-5045

P: 510-643-2755

Kitazawa Seed Company. FREE Catalog Asian Vegetable Seeds...

The oldest seed company in America specializing in Asian vegetable seeds is located right here in the Bay Area! How neat is that?  Kitazawa Seed Company has a beautiful online catalog and a print catalog that can be mailed out for free. Happy Gardening.

CLICK HERE to request the catalog by mail.

Kitazawa Seed Company

www.kitazawaseed.com
P.O. Box 13220
Oakland, CA  94661
(510) 595-1188

Farmers' Markets Today in California - Search by Zip Code...

Did you know there are farmers' markets almost every day of the week, all year, rain or shine in California?

We love the farmers and the markets. So much fun to be out and about! Breathe crisp morning air, listen to music, delight in the beautiful assortment of farm-fresh fruits and vegetables. Have fun. Visit a market soon!

CLICK HERE to FIND A MARKET in a city near you.

There are dozens of local markets to pique your interest. You will find many more markets in cities throughout California. Simply search the California-Grown Certified Farmers' Markets website above.