CompostGal: Consulting, Landscaping & Education

04/07/2026

Awesome!!!! Greywater is an excellent option for perennials.

There are usually rebates associated with the valve for Greywater so be sure to check with your local water agency!

Free webinar coming up! Learn how to Go Green with Greywater. This lunchtime talk will teach you the basics of how to get started with greywater reuse to save water and have a bountiful landscape.
Monday, April 20th at 12pm pst.
Presented by Laura Allen of Greywater Action and author of Greywater, Green Landscape.
Registration link in comments.

04/01/2026

We’re excited to host our annual 🌱 Plant Sale in partnership with the Berkeley Unified School District Climate Fair!

Join us on Saturday, April 25th from 10 AM–2 PM to stock up on plants for your home garden, shop Edible Schoolyard swag, or simply enjoy the beauty of spring in the garden 🌸

Explore hands-on learning stations throughout the space featuring ways to care for our planet—like growing your own food, planting native plants, composting, using natural dyes, mending clothing, and more 🌍

Proceeds from the plant sale and merchandise support the Edible Schoolyard Project, helping us provide edible education in the kitchen and garden classrooms for all King Middle School students. Our program nurtures food knowledge, climate stewardship, and a strong sense of belonging—while sustaining a vibrant green space for our community.

Thank you for your support! 🌷

✨ Pre-order your plants online the link is in our bio 🔗
🚚 Limited home delivery options available

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03/30/2026

🌿How do you know when your cilantro is about to bolt? 🏃🏾‍♀️

When it starts to go from rounded leaves to frilly thin leaves. To keep it from bolting pinching off of the frilly leaves helps, but it might be something you do everyday as the weather gets warmer.

03/21/2026

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Merritt College Horticulture Spring Plant Fair

Merritt College Landscape Horticulture Department is having a spring plant sale! It will be held at our recently renovated site. We now have larger classrooms, state of the art greenhouses, and newly landscaped grounds. Spend the day walking around the department and gardens, listening to music, eating delicious food, and shopping for plants!

Saturday, May 2, 2026
9a.m.-5p.m.

* ANNUAL VEGGIES * CA NATIVE PLANTS * HERBS * INDOOR PLANTS * ORNAMENTAL PLANTS * PERENNIAL EDIBLES * SUCCULENTS

~ VENDORS ~ ~ MUSIC ~ ~ FOOD ~

Merritt College
Landscape Horticulture Department
12500 Campus Drive
Oakland, California 94619

We hope to see you there!

03/18/2026

Ok I’m watching this!!! Zack knows what’s up!!!

03/12/2026

Republic Services will be hosting a Free Compost Giveaway for Martinez residents on Saturday, March 21st at the Martinez Marina/ Yacht Club Parking Lot (111 Tarantino Drive) from 9 AM to 1 PM! Residents can collect up to 40 gallons or eight five-gallon buckets.
Limited slots are available, and appointments are required.

For instructions and to sign up, go to RepublicServices.com/MartinezCA.

Please remember to bring your containers, government-issued ID with your Martinez address, and follow guidelines from Republic Services. Happy Composting!