What's Growing On
Find the best plants, trees, and shrubs for the season, including new varieties and top picks for planting right now. Explore expert gardening tips, water-wise solutions, fresh veggies and herbs, and a diverse selection of houseplants—all in one place to help you create a thriving garden.
Fall Foliage & Flowers You’ll Love
Fall brings back many of our favorite plants in a whole new way. Whether in containers, borders, or beds, these seasonal blooms and foliage offer rich textures and colors that transform your garden. Fall is the perfect time to plant—come see what’s waiting in-store!
Explore Fall Favorites
Why Fall is the Best Time to Plant
Planting in fall means warm soil and cool air—perfect for strong root growth. By spring, your trees, shrubs, and perennials will be ready to thrive. Discover our top picks for Bay Area gardens and get your seasonal checklist.
Explore Fall Plants and Learn Why Plant in Fall
Fresh Color for Fall Containers
Give your pots and planters an instant refresh. We’ve rounded up 10 stunning plants that add bold, beautiful color to your fall containers—perfect for porches, patios, or garden accents.
See The Top 10 Picks
September Gardening Calendar
September is all about transition—summer crops are wrapping up, and it’s the perfect moment to prep soil, plant cool-season veggies, and add fall color. Check out our full list of September gardening tips!
September Calendar
Time To Plant: Cool-Season Vegetables
Not only is fall a great time to plant new perennials and trees, it is the best time to plant those tasty and incredibly healthy cool-season veggies such as broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and the list is a lengthy one. Check out the many varieties available now at SummerWinds.
Explore Cool-Season Veggies
For The Love of Lavender
It’s Lavender Season at SummerWinds!
Stop and smell the lavender… then take some home!
Whether you’re a seasoned fan or just getting started, now’s the time to explore all that lavender has to offer.
Why Lavender?
• Unique shapes, scents & colors
• Pollinator-friendly & low maintenance
• Great in borders, containers & rock gardens
Now Available: 2 New Lavender Varieties!
Loads of Lavender
Leaf Through Elegance – Japanese Maples that Impress!
A new shipment of hand-selected Japanese Maples has arrived, and they’re ready to add elegance and artistry to your garden! Known for their graceful forms, striking foliage, and year-round beauty, these trees are more than just plants—they’re living works of art.
Japanese Maples
The Bay Area Gardener’s Guide to Water-Wise & Fire-Smart Landscaping
The Bay Area’s climate—with its warm, dry summers and occasional drought conditions—calls for smart landscaping choices that are both beautiful and sustainable. Whether you’re looking to reduce water use, create a low-maintenance garden, or improve wildfire resilience, incorporating specialty cacti, agaves, aloes, yuccas, and succulents is a practical and stunning solution.
Water-Wise, Fire-Smart and Beautiful!
Introducing Our New Line of Hand Tools!
Upgrade your gardening experience with our NEW SummerWinds Nursery Hand Tools! Designed for strength, durability, and comfort, these six essential tools—Crevice Weeder, Cultivator, Hand Trowel, Soil Scoop, Transplanter, and Weeding Fork—make every task easier.
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