Citrus Tasting - an invitation to all!
Our friends from Generation Growers, our major citrus supplier, are going to be on site hosting this party and answering any questions you have.
Our 2025 Roses are Here!
It’s that time of year we all anticipate - when the bare root roses arrive. We treat our roses a bit differently than most: we‘ve potted them up for the benefit of the roses and your convenience. We elect to pot them rather than leave them bare root or “plant” them in temporary beds for a number of reasons including:
Charming Chaenomeles – Flowering Quince
Introduce a brilliant splash of color to a drab winter garden with the profusion of bright orange-red, salmon, apricot, deep scarlet red, pale pink, bright white, or yellow blooms of a Flowering Quince. Chaenomeles bloom in late winter to early spring and are one of the first shrubs to bloom in spring. Brilliant buds begin to swell and appear in February and March…
Turning Or Keeping Hydrangeas Blue
The deepest blues are achieved in soils with an ample amount of aluminum and are at their best when the pH is near or below 6.0. Blue colored varieties can change to pink if these soil requirements are not met. To attain the desired blue blossoms, apply…
What is the Best Time of Year to Plant ?
Yes, it’s now! Fall is absolutely the best time of year to plant most trees, shrubs, bulbs and perennials here in the Bay Area. There are vegetables and herbs that grow well in fall, too, especially greens, cole crops (cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower) and root vegetables.
Beneficial Insects - Ladybugs
Ladybugs - Cute bugs with a voracious appetite for the pest insects in your garden. Learn More about them.