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Grow a Cool-Season Vegetable Garden in the Bay Area

Learn how to grow a cool-season vegetable garden in the Bay Area, including what to plant together, seeds vs. starts, soil, sun, watering, fertilizer and tips for a successful harvest.


Bonsai Trees - 3 different styles

Discover the Timeless Art of Bonsai

Discover the timeless art of bonsai at California SummerWinds Nursery. Learn why bonsai captivates gardeners, explore beginner-friendly trees, and find expert advice, bonsai tools, pots, soil, and accessories to start your own living work of art.


Explore the wild side of carnivorous plants with 3 different carnivorous plants.

Carnivorous Plants: Nature’s Most Fascinating Predators

Explore carnivorous plants at SummerWinds Nursery, including Venus Flytraps, pitcher plants, sundews, and butterworts. Learn how to grow, care for, and display these fascinating insect-catching plants.


Growing cherry tomatoes on the vine with the saying Tomato Troubles?

Summer Tomato Troubles? Here’s How to Get Your Harvest Back on Track

Are your tomatoes struggling this summer? Learn how to prevent blossom end rot, protect ripening fruit from birds, and encourage more tomatoes with simple tips for Bay Area gardeners.


A bright sunny garden blurred in the background with the words summer ready? on the image.

Get Your Bay Area Garden Ready for Summer

Prepare your Bay Area garden for summer with expert tips on watering, mulching, fertilizing, shade protection, and preventing heat stress. Learn how to keep flowers, vegetables, trees, and shrubs healthy through hot weather.