Red Worms - Worm Composting
Vermiculture, Worm Composting, Worm Farming - whatever you call it, it is a great way to recycle many of your kitchen scraps into a super fertilizer. Worm castings and tea feed your plants while boosting their immunity and resistance to insects and diseases.
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Our Bare Root trees are 2-3+ years old when they are carefully dug from the ground when dormant, placed in cold storage without any soil around their roots, graded and bundled, then shipped. We receive our bare root fruit trees in early to mid-January. We immediately pot them your convenience and to reduce stress on the trees. Like our bare root roses, you receive the benefit of sale pricing on our bare root fruit trees. Our fruit tree sale will continue through February.
Houseplants not only bring natural beauty indoors but also have the power to purify the air, reduce stress, and create a calming atmosphere in your home. However, for some pet owners, it's important to be cautious when selecting plants for your indoor garden, as some can cause dogs and cats to become ill when ingested. If you have a pet who chews…
Mealybugs, pesky invaders of our indoor and outdoor green spaces, are among the most common and persistent pests that gardeners and plant enthusiasts encounter. Despite their diminutive size, these tiny insects can wreak havoc on our beloved plants if left unchecked. They can impede plant growth…
Thyme (Thymus) is a versatile and aromatic herb cherished as a lush groundcover and delicious culinary herb. It creates a carpet of foliage year-round and is covered with masses of flowers ranging in shades of white, pink, and purple. Attractive to pollinators, thyme is an great addition in bee and butterfly gardens and…
Plants in the Protea family with their stunning flowers and striking foliage, have found a home in the diverse Bay Area landscape. The Protea family (“Proteaceae”) include Leucadendron, Grevillea, Leucospermum, Banksia, Protea, among others. The unique blooms, known for their vibrant colors and intricate shapes…
Creating a thriving vegetable garden in the Bay Area requires more than just selecting the right plants and watering them regularly. Soil is the key to the success of any garden as it directly impacts the growth, yield, and overall vitality of the plants. Most edible plants grow best…
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…
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…