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2026 Open House

Join Us for Our Warehouse Open House! Sunday, April 19th Spring is in full bloom, and we can’t wait to…
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Now Growing Beyond Southern California 

We’re excited to announce that our seeds are now available at more retail locations across California—so your garden can thrive…
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Planting in Succession

Planting in Succession: A Gardener’s Guide Planting in succession is a powerful technique for keeping garden beds full and harvesting…
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Fall Vegetable Planting in Zones 9/10

How to Master Fall Vegetable Planting in Zones 9/10  Fall vegetable planting in Zones 9/10 can be a difficult and…
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Coastal Gardening: Tips for Growing in Zone 10’s Microclimates

Zone 9 and 10 are incredibly diverse growing regions, especially along California’s coast, where unique microclimates challenge even experienced gardeners.…
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How to Grow Melons from Seed

Learning to grow melons from seed is one of the most rewarding gardening skills. It opens aworld of delicious flavors…
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Demystifying Dahlias

How to Plant Dahlia Tubers Knowing how to plant dahlia tubers can be confusing for new growers. Tubers come in…
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Gardening Gifts Galore – 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

Our gifts for gardeners — that they will actually use — are back for the 2024 holiday season! Welcome to our…
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Ranunculus bulbs – A guide from A to Z

Many gardeners admire the stunning flowers of ranunculus without realizing how easy they are to grow. Here in Zones 9…
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Planting Freesia Bulbs

Planting Freesia Bulbs in Zone 9 and 10 Freesias are magically fragrant flowers often found in small pots at big-box…
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Companion Planting Made Easy

What is Companion Planting? Companion planting is one of the more mysterious parts of gardening, even for the most advanced…
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Benefits of Garden Shade Cloth

What is Garden Shade Cloth? Garden shade cloth is becoming increasingly popular with gardeners in hot climates due to its…
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Shallow-Rooted Vegetables

Growing Shallow-Rooted Vegetables A common question we are asked is, ‘what vegetables can thrive in shallow containers?’. These crops are…
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Planting ranunculus bulbs

Planting ranunculus bulbs Planting ranunculus bulbs or corms is one of the best things you can do for your garden!…
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How to Grow Plants from Seeds Step by Step

Learning how to grow plants from seeds is easy and gives you access to a myriad of unique varieties that…