What's Growing On
Now available at your local SummerWinds Nursery, explore a range of gardening essentials and insights: monthly gardening activities, eco-friendly gardening practices, a variety of vegetables and herbs, water-efficient plants, vibrant spring blooms for your garden, and a diverse selection of houseplants.
Doing It For The Birds: Create a Sanctuary For our Feathered Friends This Fall
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 fall season. September is 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:
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Fall Foliage and Flowers Are Coming!
Fall is an exciting time in the garden as we are revisited by some of our favorite fall flowers and foliage. While many of these plants are the same stunners we love in the spring, they appeal to our senses in a different way within our containers, beds and borders. Fall is the perfect time to plant. Check out what we have in-store!
Fall Color
September Gardening Calendar
September is the perfect time to transition your garden from summer to fall. Discover which projects and simple garden tips are just what your garden needs for a beautiful fall.
September Calendar
Build a Blissful, Scented Retreat
Whether you are looking for a hint of fragrance or a combination of beautiful scents, at SummerWinds Nursery, we have a wonderful selection of perennials, shrubs, and vines to help you create the scented patio you’re sure to love!
Scented Plants
Australian and South African Natives
Discover the perfect additions to your Bay Area garden with our selection of Australian and South African native plants. These resilient and visually striking plants are well-suited to the Bay Area’s unique climate and soil conditions, making them ideal for both gardens and containers.
Australian and South African Natives
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.
Succulents
Low-Water Natives and Perennials
Water conservation is crucial, and plants that need little water are increasingly in demand. At SummerWinds, we offer a variety of beautiful California Natives and Low-Water Perennials that thrive on less water and beautify California landscapes.
Low Water Plants
Plant a Butterfly Garden: Kids Edition
Kids love butterflies! Encourage your child’s sense of connection to the natural world and invite butterflies into your landscape by planting a butterfly garden.
Butterfly Garden
