Ploughshares Nursery

Alameda, California, United States

Supports housing through eco-friendly gardening and community workshops.

Ploughshares Nursery is an integral part of the Alameda Point Collaborative, providing job training and employment opportunities to residents of the supportive housing community. The nursery dedicates of its sales to support housing for formerly homeless families, while also focusing on selling products that protect the environment. By using recycled materials whenever possible, Ploughshares promotes sustainable practices and environmental stewardship.

Throughout the year, Ploughshares offers free hands-on workshops on topics such as year-round vegetable gardening, drip irrigation, and pruning. These workshops are designed to educate and engage the community, fostering a collaborative learning environment. In addition, Ploughshares is constructing a new building that will serve as a showcase for its products and provide classroom space. This structure is set to be the greenest building in Alameda, featuring straw bale walls, a living roof, a gray water recycle system, and solar power.

Located just a short walk from the Alameda – Main St Terminal, Ploughshares Nursery is supported by organizations like the Bonita Gardening Club, Yahoo Employee Foundation, and the City of Alameda/CBDO. The nursery is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, offering a welcoming space for community members to learn and grow together.

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Services

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Ads Management
Planning, launching, and optimizing paid advertising across major platforms.
Analytics & Reporting
Tracking, dashboards, and reporting that ties marketing activity to outcomes.
Content Marketing
Content strategy and production designed to attract and convert audiences.
Conversion Rate Optimization
Testing and UX improvements that increase leads and sales from existing traffic.

Agency details

Team size
1-10 people

How Ploughshares Nursery scores 35 on Agency List

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22 / 25

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13 / 25

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