We are excited to introduce our new soil test kit, SoilKit– a lab-based soil health test by AgriTech Corp.  Prior to this, one would need to track down a testing lab at a Cooperative Extension Office or work through the vast number of geotechnical and water testing consulting firms

African daisies are beloved cool-season perennials which provide brilliant, long-lasting color, spring through fall.  They attract pollinators and are great as a border plant or in containers. The common name is used for both Osteospermum and Arctotis; both are native to Southern Africa.

Ladybugs - Cute bugs with a voracious appetite for the pest insects in your garden. Learn More about them.

There is nothing better than a freshly picked, perfectly ripe, sweet strawberry; especially if you discover them as you stroll through your garden. These wonderful treats can be grown in a traditional veggie garden or as a ground-cover in practically any landscape. Learn about our favorites here.

Does the inside of your citrus leaf look like an overhead view of a twisting country road? The silvery paths are created by the Citrus Leafminer. Read about care and treatment in this article.

Holey Apples? Here is a guide to managing the downright destructive moth and their caterpillars that destroy your apples.

Magnolias are evergreen or deciduous trees and shrubs, beloved for their large tulip or star shaped flowers.  It is an ancient genus which is believed to have appeared before bees evolved.  Their colors range in white, pink, purple and yellow. The flowers appear…

 The answer is a resounding NO!  One of the many, wonderful benefits of living in the Bay Area is our temperate climate which allows us to plant perennials, shrubs and trees year-round.

This, the first weekend of March brought us 25 flats of blooming Ranunculus to augment our current generous supply.  You’ll want to make sure and stop by to see the amazing color show.