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Home & Garden

Annual Berkeley ceramics studio’s show and sale is just in time for the holidays

By Exedra Staff | December 1, 2023

Next Fri-Sun, the Potters' Studio hosts sale of pottery and ceramic work -- everything from bowls, plates, mugs, and vases to sculptural work and ceramic jewelry.

Conservation | Leave the leaves, please

By Indira Balkissoon and Julia Burke

Once hailed as a drought fix, California moves to restrict synthetic turf over health concerns

By Shreya Agrawal | CalMatters

REMINDER: Local talent on display at upcoming Ikebana flower show

By Agnes Kang | Reader Submission

Piedmont Adult School offers floral design workshops

By Piedmont Adult School

Bay Area

UC Botanical Garden in a sprint to renovate leaky Japanese Pool

By Keith Burbank | Bay City News Foundation | May 31, 2023

The pool is home to two species of newt and is more than 80 years old.

Around Town

These PRD summer camps still have openings

By Piedmont Recreation Department | May 16, 2023

Check out the offerings -- from baseball and soccer to music and crafts -- there's something for everyone.

Around Town

Grand display of natural beauty on view at flower show

By Jan Zovickian | Piedmont Garden Club | May 9, 2023

A local garden club "uncorks" the talent of floral designers, photographers, horticulturalists, and gardeners from around the Bay.

Around Town

19th Annual Bringing Back the Natives | Garden Tour and Green Home Features Showcase

By Kathy Kramer | Bringing Back the Natives | May 4, 2023

Bay Area

A state bat? You bet!

By Janis Mara | Bay City News Foundation | April 14, 2023

The Pallid bat is a tiny golden insectivore.

City

Celebrate Earth Day with free compost giveaway

By City of Piedmont | April 14, 2023

On April 22 residents can pick up one cubic yard of free compost per household between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. at the Corporation Yard.

City

Planning Commission announces 2023 Design Awards

By City of Piedmont | April 11, 2023

All are invited to celebrate the seven exemplary construction and landscaping projects at an April 19 gala.

Bay Area

As storms continue, state lifts voluntary target for 15% water conservation

By Alastair Bland | CalMatters | March 24, 2023

Other drought measures remain in place, but the move triggered concerns from experts that many water supplies remain depleted.

Around Town

Educational signage donated for native garden at Community Hall

By Patty Siskind | Reader Submission | March 10, 2023

Learn about the garden's trees, shrubs and ground covers.

Bay Area

Some landscaping is a pain in the grass for water-saving goals

By Olivia Wynkoop | Bay City News Foundation | March 10, 2023

If a lawnmower's the only thing to touch it, it’s probably unnecessary to water (when the weather's dry).