Solutions: Removing Gophers from your Garden
January 2, 2024
Ah yes, the perennial gopher problem. There is a reason they made the movie Caddyshack!
In all honesty, there is not one sure-fire solution to removing gophers… Read More 
Gardener's Blog: News & Updates
Garden Seed Ball Recipe
January 1, 2024
This fantastic activity is so easy! Plant your seed bombs in the garden this spring for lovely blooms.
Garden Seed Ball Recipe
6 pieces construction paper, assorted… Read More 
How to Build a Rain Garden
January 1, 2024
Slow rain down, spread it out, and soak it in! The purpose of a rain garden is to reduce rainwater runoff.
Rain gardens (also known as bioswales… Read More 
Quick Tip: How to Plant Roses
December 27, 2023
Learn all about planting roses with Taylor's tips!
https://youtu.be/8gGGZ3DCT3w Read More 
Meet our Family of Local Producers & Growers: Sunborne Nursery
December 7, 2023
We source our locally grown houseplants from many growers -- one absolute favorite is Sunborne Nursery, owned and operated by Dan & Candice, along with their… Read More 
about frost protection
December 2, 2023
Bay Area gardeners “stretch the zone” in order to enjoy beautiful but frost tender plants such as Bougainvillea, citrus, bananas, passion vine and Brugmansia. Every few… Read More 
4 tips for taking care of your Christmas Tree
December 1, 2023
To keep your tree (and other holiday greens) as fresh as possible all season long, we recommend the following:
Give the trunk a fresh cut (we’re… Read More 
3 savory recipes that use rosemary
December 1, 2023
In our Mediterranean climate, rosemary is beautiful and fragrant potted for culinary uses. It's also far from fussy; rosemary thrives with just a little attention. This… Read More 
10 Ways to Get Started with Bay-Friendly Gardening
November 28, 2023
These Bay-Friendly practices into your garden actually make gardening chores less of a chore. Including even just a few of these tips will reap multiple benefits. Sloat Garden… Read More 
Removing oxalis: an important question for our Garden Guru
November 28, 2023
Dear Garden Guru,
What is the best/easiest/most efficient way to permanently remove oxalis? I have had this problem in my garden for several years and it is… 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.
