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Old River Sod

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Old River Sod offering the finest turf grasses to California.
Visit our website:  www.oldriversod.com

Visit Old River Sod for quality turf grass.  Choose from Tifgreen Hybrid Bermuda, the most popular lawn in the San Joaquin Valley; Triathalawn Tall Fescue, a beautiful year-round green lawn; El Toro Zoysia a hypo-allergenic lawn perfect for families with young children or the allergy sensitive; and St Augustine a lawn tolerant of shady locations.   Find a lawn that will enhace your yard that cools and increases your home's value.
Old River Sod
8728 Taft Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 397-7611


Robby's Nursery & Calico Gardens

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4002 Terracotta Court
Bakersfield,California 93314
(661) 588-0859


Robby's Nursery and Calico Gardens is a wonderful garden destination. 

They have the knowledgeable staff to help you find the perfect plant for that special spot in the yard.  Choose from a full selection of trees, shrubs, flowers, and vegetables for a beautiful yard that will impress your friends and wow the neighbors.   Visit the gift shop for that hard to find item for that special person.  Visit Robby's for Great gifts, great plants and flowers, great gardening ideas. 

Robby's Nursery and Calico Gardens is open 7 days a week 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sundays 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Directions to Robby's Nursery and Calico Gardens:  Go to the corner of Allen Road and Hageman Road.  Turn west on Hageman and south on Hageman Frontage Road. Then right on Terracotta Court.

Listen to Kathy Robinson every third Saturday for great gardening ideas as she hosts Kathy's Corner on the Country Garden radio program.

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Synagro

Synagro lets you harness the power of composting, a natural process in which organic materials from yard trimmings, leaves and food wastes decompose into a nutrient-rich soil conditioner. It’s an economically efficient, environmentally effective solution that produces an attractive end product for agricultural, horticultural and landscaping use.

Listen to our Sustainable Gardening segment each month brought to you by Synagro.

Learn more about composting from the U. S. Composting Council:  www.compostingcouncil.org

Buck's Landscape Materials And Pond Shop

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If you have ever dreamed of having your very own backyard oasis,
Buck's is the right place to visit. They can help you get there!

For over fifteen years, Buck's has been the premier supplier of
bulk landscape materials in the Southern San Joaquin Valley.

Rocks, dirt, compost. . . these are the basic building blocks for a great landscaped environment; and don't forget the decorative bark to finish off the job!

You can dish out big bucks for bagged bark at the home improvement warehouses or you can can buy in bulk from Buck's and pocket that extra cash for better things (such as a pond kit).
So bring in your pickup and they'll load you up or you can have Buck's  
deliver right to your home.

Buck's Landscape Materials and Pond Shop, has a full selection of
water feature products and services, Buck's is the only one-stop-pond-shop around! Let Buck's help you create the backyard of your dreams! Water features are among the most sought-after outdoor improvements you can add to your home. There is nothing quite like the beauty and tranquility of your own backyard pond. At Buck's, they pride themselves as the premier provider of everything you need to build and maintain a successful water feature. From pond kits to koi, they've got it all on-site. And Buck's will never leave you hanging; Their pond experts are always there to answer your questions and help you relax!

Visit our website: 
www.buckslandscapematerials.com

Buck's Landscape Materials and Pond Shop                Open
2600 Taft Highway                                                        Monday - Friday  7:00AM - 5:00PM
Bakersfield, CA 93313                                                    Saturday 8:00AM - 4:00PM
(661) 836-3825                                                            Closed on Sunday


Green with Envy Hydroponics

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Green with Envy Hydroponics is a grower owned and operated indoor/outdoor horticultural supply.  We strive to provide a safe, stimulating, and encouraging environment for any level of grower.  Our goal is to provide competitive pricing on the latest technologies and solutions for the successful horticulturist.  Having been open for nearly 3 years, we have expanded to further satisfy the growing needs of our clients. We are your one stop shop!

Patrick Odle is a co-owner and the lead technician  at Green with Envy Hydroponics, he has been building and maintaining  hydroponics systems for over 17 years.  He has helped on many community  garden projects,  private teaching sessions, balanced plant nutrition  classes, as well as designing indoor grow rooms, backyard garden systems and greenhouses.  

He lives  and breathes this kind of stuff..
Green With Envy Hydroponics
3903 Patton Way suite 103
Bakersfield,  Ca  93308
www.GreenWithEnvyHydro.Com
www.GreenWithEnvyHydro.Biz
www.Hydroponic-Gardening.com
Email: Patrick@GreenWithEnvyHydro.com
Phone  661-588-8269


Garden Fest
Bakersfield College Environmental Horticulture

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The Mission Statement for Garden Fest is:
Sow the Seeds of Knowledge.  Sprout the Spirit of Sustainability.
Cultivate an Appreciation for Agriculture.  Nourish the Compassion for Caring.
Unite our Community, our Country, our World.  Bloom for a Beautiful Tomorrow.

Garden Fest is a one day event designed to raise awareness about the importance of agricultural education, promote environmental responsibility and sustainability, and to promote and unify our community.  And have fun while learning about it. Gardening seminars, plant sales, Arts & Craft Fair, Farmers Market, Pet Fair, Environmentally Friendly Vehicles and more!

Garden Fest Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Bakersfield College's Renegade Park.
Located at Bakersfield College on Mt. Vernon Ave. just north of the stadium. 

For more information contact: Sally Sterns (661) 395-4446
Website: 
http://bakersfieldcollegeagriculture.weebly.com/garden-fest.html

Bakersfield College Environmental Horticulture
1801 Panorama Drive
Bakersfield, California 93305

Bakersfield College Foundation

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The Mission of the Bakersfield College Foundation is to expand access and opportunity for students of all ages; improve the quality and diversity of instructional offerings; support the professional development of an outstanding faculty and staff; purchase leading edge technology for classrooms and learning laboratories; and enhance College facilities to create an efficient and stimulating learning environment.

The Bakersfield College Foundation is currently responsible for the management of funds (over $14 million) for more than 400 campus organizations, individuals, and endowments. Income from investments, plus additional donations, allowed the Foundation to give over $510,000 to 530 students in scholarships and student aid in 2009-2010.
Website:
http://www.bcfoundation.net/


Bakersfield College Foundation
1801 Panorama Drive
Bakersfield, California 93305
Phone Numbers
  • (661) 395-4800 main
  • (661) 395-4628 fax

KERN Radio News Talk 1180

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KERN AM 1180 is owned and operated by American General Media
General Manager: Toni Snyder   tsnyder@americangeneralmedia.com
Program Director:







Administrative Office:
KERN Radio
1400 Easton Drive Suite 144 B
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Phone (661) 328-1410    Fax (661) 328-0873

Studio Phone (661) 842-KERN or 1-800-640-KERN


California Landscape Contractors Association
CLCA

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Mission Statement: CLCA serves and protects the interests of its members, promotes professionalism, and advances public awareness of the landscape industry. 


Website: www.clcakerncounty.org


 

Tree Foundation of Kern

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The Tree Foundation of Kern is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of sustainable urban and community forestry.  Our mission is to inspire people to enhance their neighborhoods by planting and properly caring for trees.

Website:
www.urbanforest.org


Tree Foundation of Kern
Melissa Iger - Executive Director
1706 Chester Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301-5242
(661) 325-6650

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