Beneficials in action
April 11, 2024
Beneficials in action at our Martinez store -- a guest brought in aphid covered leaves.
When we examined them we discovered these syrphid fly / hoverfly larvae having quite a feast!
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Gardener's Blog: News & Updates
Bee Audacious: flowers that native bees love
April 9, 2024
Since they co-evolved together, bees tend to prefer native plants to satisfy their pollen and nectar diets. You can create this type of native bee-friendly garden… Read More 
Want sweet & juicy berries? There are 3 requirements!
April 8, 2024
Want sweet & juicy berries? There are 3 requirements:
SUN is the main ingredient for berry sweetness. Berries need a minimum of 6-8 hours (raspberries and blueberries… Read More 
Syrphid fly larvae & Ladybug larvae are garden helpers
April 8, 2024
Did you know that the larvae of beneficial insects look a whole lot like pests? Learn to recognize and protect garden allies like syrphid fly larvae… Read More 
Webinar: Tomato Growing Basics
April 8, 2024
Join us as our own veggie expert Dan Alexander, shares tips and tricks for a successful tomato growing season and harvest. Dan will talk about soil… Read More 
The spittle bugs have returned!
April 7, 2024
The spittle bugs have returned. Soon you will start to see globs of foam on some perennials, grasses and leafy shrubs that resembles, well, spit.
Spittle bugs… Read More 
Helpful beetles in the garden
April 5, 2024
This spring, keep an eye out for the tiny Psyllobora beetle, one of the many "lady beetles". This newly researched beneficial insect feeds on powdery mildew… Read More 
This Week’s Webinar
April 4, 2024
Webinar: Tomato Growing Basics
Join us as our own veggie expert Dan Alexander, shares tips and tricks for a successful tomato growing season and harvest. Dan will… Read More 
Webinar: Citrus Pruning Tips & Tricks
April 3, 2024
Join us for this highly popular class with pruning expert Elizabeth Ruiz. She’ll demonstrate how to effectively prune citrus for a successful harvest. She’ll also share… Read More 
Common Rose Diseases
April 2, 2024
Watch out for the following rose diseases! Here's a list.
Downy Mildew- Peronospora sparsa appears after consistent cool conditions (Jan-Feb), then a big temperature hike, followed by… Read More Curious if we have your favorite plant or product in stock? Call one of our locations directly and we'll be happy to check.
