Elderberry Sambucus nigra Elderberry, scientifically known as Sambucus nigra, is a deciduous shrub native to Europe and North America. Renowned for its clusters of small, dark purple to black berries, elderberry is not only valued for its ornamental appeal but also for its culinary and medicinal uses. This [...]
Black Mission Fig
Evan Lampson2024-04-04T15:38:07-07:00Black Mission Fig Ficus carica The Black Mission Fig tree (Ficus carica) is a deciduous tree renowned for its distinctive, lobed leaves and sweet, succulent fruits. Originating from the Mediterranean region and Western Asia, fig trees have been cultivated for thousands of years for their delicious fruit and [...]
Pakistani Red Mulberry
Sarina Consulter2024-04-04T15:42:06-07:00Pakistani Red Mulberry Morus alba x rubra The Pakistani Red Mulberry, Morus rubra, also known simply as Red Mulberry, is a deciduous tree revered for its delicious fruit and ornamental attributes. Native to the Indian subcontinent, including Pakistan, this tree has gained popularity for its sweet and succulent [...]
Pomegranate
Sarina Consulter2023-08-14T13:04:12-07:00Pomegranate Punica granatum The pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a deciduous shrub or small tree that is prized for its vibrant and unique fruit, the pomegranate. Native to the Middle East and Mediterranean regions, the pomegranate plant has been cultivated for centuries for its culinary, ornamental, and medicinal properties. [...]
Rainwater Harvesting Tour in Healdsburg
Emily Nodal2024-01-02T15:21:47-08:00On July 29th, Daily Acts partnered with the City of Healdsburg, Sonoma Zero Waste, and the Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership to put on a Rainwater Harvesting Tour in Healdsburg. Participants toured two Healdsburg residents, Brigette and Linda’s, landscapes to learn about the exciting ways rainwater and Laundry-to-Landscape greywater can be used to build drought resilience [...]
Petaluma Laundry-to-Landscape Installation Day
Emily Nodal2023-06-20T14:58:57-07:00On Saturday June 10th, 2023, Daily Acts partnered with the City of Petaluma to host a Laundry-to-Landscape Graywater Installation for Petaluma residents, Brian Oh and his family. Through an application process developed and distributed by Daily Acts, Brian and his family were chosen as the installation site because of the proximity and location of his [...]
Windsor Rain Garden Installation and Workshop
Morgan Margulies2023-06-07T16:28:25-07:00On Saturday, May 13th 2023, Daily Acts partnered with the Town of Windsor to host a hands-on rain garden workshop, educating residents on how to design and construct bioretention basins for their yards. The workshop was hosted at a Windsor resident’s front yard who had applied through an application process hosted by Daily Acts. [...]
Windsor Lawn Transformation and Garden Installation
Morgan Margulies2023-05-12T13:37:47-07:00In February, new Windsor homeowners Josh and Alison were selected to host a lawn conversion workshop hosted by Daily Acts and the Town of Windsor. Residential landscape transformations spread water-saving solutions through hands-on education and skill-building. This lawn conversion effort occurred over the course of 2 days and engaged 12 volunteers.In preparation for the sheet [...]
Penngrove Elementary Field Trips to Petaluma Bounty
Morgan Margulies2023-05-03T10:42:50-07:00On April 20th and 25th, Daily acts partnered with Petaluma Bounty to host two field trips for the 4th graders of Penngrove Elementary. Over 60 students joined us to learn about the basics of composting and how healthy soils store carbon dioxide. Gathering at Petaluma Bounty Farm within the Master Gardener’s Unity Garden, students [...]
Cloverdale Earth Day Compost Giveaway
Emily Nodal2023-05-04T17:03:38-07:00On Earth Day, April 22nd, 2023, Daily Acts partnered with the City of Cloverdale to host an Earth Day Compost Giveaway. Enabled through a county-funded grant, we were able to distribute 40 yards of nutrient-rich compost to residents sourced from Cold Creek Compost, a compost facility nestled above the hills of Potter Valley. Throughout [...]