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.

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Ready, Set, Grow! Tasty Garden Season Starts Now

It’s the perfect time to start growing your own fresh veggies, herbs, and fruits. Whether you’re planting in containers or a backyard garden, we’re here to help you every step of the way with expert tips, smart plant picks, and inspiration to get you growing with confidence.

Start Your Edible Garden
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Must-Have Picks for Your Tasty Garden

Discover our must-have picks for your Tasty Garden, featuring the season’s most exciting edibles—from space-saving fruit trees and trending columnar apples and peaches to compact avocados, easy-growing citrus, and flavorful Kitchen Minis™. You’ll also find limited-time offers and expert tips to help you grow more, no matter your space.

Find Your Favorite
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Monrovia®’s Lavinnova® Lavender — Exclusive to SummerWinds!

Compact Habit • Long Bloom • Strong Color • Fragrant • Pollinator-Friendly

Why you’ll love it!

Lavinnova® lavenders are bred for a compact, uniform habit and outstanding flower coverage—easy to mix and match for a coordinated look in beds, borders, and containers. Expect vivid, non-fading color across a wide range of tones, including unique shades you won’t see in typical lavenders.

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April’s Here—Let’s Get Growing! Wondering What to Do in Your Garden This Month?

Spring is in full swing, and April is the perfect time to prep, plant, and play in the dirt! From fresh blooms to tasty veggies, discover the key garden tasks that set you up for a season of color and harvest. Your garden is calling—let’s make it amazing.

April Calendar
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Fruit Trees on Sale - 30% off

Hurry! 30% Off All Potted Bareroot Fruit Trees – Limited Stock, While Supplies Last!

  • All Bareroot Pulp Potted Fruit Trees including Dwarf
  • Excludes Citrus
  • Selection Varies by Location
  • Limited to Stock on Hand | Sale good through April 8, 2026

30% off Fruit Trees
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Your Soil Is About To Get An Upgrade

Give your plants a first-class upgrade with NEW SummerWinds High Performance Organic Potting Soil—a premium organic mix designed to help plants grow stronger, healthier, and more resilient. Whether you're planting flowers, vegetables, herbs, or houseplants, this high-performance soil provides the ideal balance of moisture retention, drainage, and natural nutrition to support strong root growth—even in the hot, dry conditions of the Phoenix area.https://www.summerwindsnursery.com/ca/products/soils-etc/soils/

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New SummerWinds Garden Tools

Designed for comfort, reach, and durability, these five new essential tools make everyday garden tasks easier: Garden Hoe, Cultivator, Trowel, Rake/Hoe Combo, and Spring Rake.

We’ve also expanded our tool collection to include a new 8” bypass pruner and a precise moisture meter to help monitor soil and support healthy plants.

Explore New SummerWinds Tools
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Is Your Soil Ready for Spring? Here’s How to Tell

February-March is when the garden starts asking for attention. Before new plants go in, it’s the perfect time to check in on your soil. A little preparation now—improving structure, drainage, and nutrients—sets plants up to establish faster and grow stronger as spring unfolds.

Is your soil ready for planting?

Not all soil needs replacing—but most benefits from a little attention before planting begins.

Our first guide walks through how to tell if your soil is ready for spring and what simple steps can improve it now, before plants go in the ground.

Is Your Soil Ready for Planting?
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2026 Garden Trends Taking Root

Discover the 2026 garden trends shaping Bay Area gardens — from purpose-driven planting and climate-smart design to small-space inspiration and nostalgic favorites. Thoughtful ideas to help you garden with intention in the year ahead.

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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!

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