Mountain Mama's
is a Nursery, Demonstration Garden, Backyard Wildlife Habitat
and Sustainable Suburban Farm
 Mountain Mama's offers the very
best in FRESH, LOCAL, SUSTAINABLY GROWN and IN-SEASON PRODUCE.
It provides fruit to the "Eating Outside the Box"
CSA and to individuals by arrangement. Ask about the U-Pick
for Families alternative. To be added to the email list please
submit the form provided. As fruits ripen and plants are made
available for sale they will be posted on this site.
The garden features more than 35 fruit trees, canes and vines
including a number of unique varieties. Produce is grown in
a peaceful garden setting amidst numerous California natives
and plants from other Mediterranean-climate areas of the world.
Mountain Mama's was one of the first gardens to be certified
as a Backyard Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation.
It is a diverse garden with 400 species of plants represented.
The garden is maintained with the philosophy that nothing
organic leaves the site and nothing known to be toxic
enters.
To visit the garden, verify availability of plants or produce,
or to find out about future classes in the garden, call Judy
at 925-937-3044 or email her at jadlermtnmama@sbcglobal.net
Adler Adventure Garden
Associated with Mountain Mama's is the Adler Adventure Garden. This 1/3 acre area exemplifies what can grow without water in central Contra Costa County. It contains plants from Mediterranean climates around the world with the emphasis being on California natives. It is a place to explore the history of California, plant and pollinator associations, creating wildlife habitat and practicing sustainable land use practices. Tours are available by appointment.
Fruits and Plants are Available for
Sale throughout
the Year by appointment or at periodic open garden days
Mountain
Mama's Fruit Stand honored by Diablo
Magazine
Please download
the interview (pdf file, 1 page) with Judy Adler in the
July 2008 issue of Diablo
Magazine. Mountain Mama's
Fruit Stand won the "Best of the East Bay" Award
in the category for the best "Hidden
Farmers Market".
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Hellebore |
Fava Beans |
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- Oranges
- Garlic, Chives and Onions
- Herb slips - oregano, lemon balm, rosemary
COMING IN EARLY JUNE:
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PLANTS AVAILABLE NOW:
Assorted perennials (2” 4” and gallon cans) including hellebores, blue oat grass, epimediums, asters, and more.
We are happy to fill small custom orders.
Pots and flats available free for the asking
Moderate pricing of all plants and produce |
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