What's Growing On

Ready for Your Landscape: Flowering Trees, Shrubs and Vines

Nothing says spring like beautiful buds and blooms, reminiscent of a fresh start. SummerWinds Nursery is loaded with trees, shrubs and vines to give your landscape just that. Now is a great time to add these beauties to your landscape.

Summer Flowering Bulbs

Just Arrived! - Flower Bulbs! It’s that time of year when the fear of frost is over and planting summer-blooming bulbs is a great idea. Like most plants, bulbs appreciate well-drained soil rich in organic matter. So mix compost into your bulbs' planting holes to ensure good blooming. Choose from Dahlias, Freesia, Gladiolus, Lilies and more! These beauties will return year after year with impressive color. Plant on their own or with primroses as a cover crop until your bulbs start peaking out. 

Fruit Trees Have Arrived!

Incredible selection of fruit trees, including Semi-Dwarf, Multi-Graft and Ultimate Dwarf Fruit Trees have arrived at SummerWinds.  When you stop by SummerWinds, you’ll find our bare root fruit trees already potted in eco-friendly pulp pots. We carefully select only the best varieties from Dave Wilson Nursery and Pacific Groves...

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.

Bareroot Packaged Roses

It’s a rose lover’s dream! Now is the best time to shop for roses in the Bay Area. Our packaged bareroot roses are here, offering you an incredible selection to kickstart your garden’s transformation.

Plant now to give your roses the time they need to establish strong roots over the cooler winter months, ensuring breathtaking blooms come spring.

February Gardening Calendar

Discover what to plant, when to prune, and how to protect your fruit trees, roses, and edibles. Get tips on starting seeds indoors, prepping your soil, caring for houseplants, and keeping pests at bay. Whether you're planning for spring blooms, maintaining your garden, or looking for the best seasonal selections, we've got you covered. Start the month with confidence—see what you should be doing in your garden now!

Doing It For The Birds: Create a Sanctuary For our Feathered Friends

Creating a bird sanctuary in your Bay Area garden is a rewarding way to support local bird populations, especially as many species prepare for migration or need extra sustenance during the cool months. It's an ideal time to enhance your garden's bird-friendly features. Here are some tips and plant recommendations to help birds thrive in your garden:

Top 10 Succulents & Cacti for Your Bay Area Gardens

Succulents and cacti have long been popular in Bay Area landscapes due to their striking appearance, low water needs, and easy maintenance. With new varieties coming on the scene and the resurgence of long-established varieties, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 succulents and cacti that will no doubt be standouts in your Bay Area gardens and landscapes.