Events, New Arrivals, Valentine's Gifts & Spring Garden Prep Tips

Blooms of Love: New Arrivals, Valentine's Gifts & Tips for Spring Garden Prep

As we transition from winter's chilly embrace to the promising signs of spring, our nursery is buzzing with excitement for the upcoming gardening season.

This edition of our newsletter celebrates this transition – a guide to embracing the slightly longer days and not-so-freezing nights that characterize the month of love.

We’re thrilled to introduce an array of events and new arrivals tailored to enrich your gardening experience. From pottery and pre-assembled raised beds to summer-blooming flower bulbs, seed potatoes, and garlic – our shelves are stocked with everything you need to kickstart your February gardening projects.

Events

Get hands-on in our grafting class tailored specifically for apple and pear trees on February 17th, 2024, from 2 PM to 3 PM! Bring your trusty hand pruners and dive into the art of cleft grafting designed for these beloved deciduous fruit trees.

Here's how you can participate:

- Learn and practice grafting techniques under Rose’s guidance.

- Purchase an apple or pear tree from the nursery and graft it during the session.

- Bring your own potted or bare root apple or pear tree for grafting.

- Practice in class and take home grafting scions for your tree.

- Acquire rootstock from Rose's selection.

- Bring labeled scion cuttings from home or a local exchange to share or utilize.

Start your journey toward creating your orchard masterpiece.

Call the nursery to reserve your spot: (408) 252-3347

Class fee: $55

Dave Wilson Fruit Tree List

Join us for a delightful Veggie Class on March 2nd, 2024, at 2 PM!

Unleash the secrets of cultivating your own bountiful garden. Our seasoned gardening expert will guide you through essential techniques, soil preparation, plant care, and sustainable practices.

This class will cultivate your knowledge and passion for home-growing fresh, organic vegetables.

Join us for a Citrus Tasting hosted by Generation Growers' experts on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024, from 11 AM to 2 PM!

Explore an array of citrus varieties and indulge in sampling various types of mandarins, oranges, lemons, and more! The knowledgeable Generation Growers team will be on hand to answer all your citrus-related questions.

Admission is FREE, and no registration is needed. Don't miss out on this flavorful event!

New Arrivals

Valentine’s Day Gift Suggestions

This February, express your love with the gift of plants. What better way to say "I love you" than by fostering growth and beauty?

Choose from our diverse selection, including Bonsai, Pots, Orchids, Gift Cards, Houseplants, Ornamental Plants, Flowers, Succulents & Cacti, Gardening Tools, and Garden Decor.

Filling Your Raised Beds

For those venturing into raised bed gardening, ensure optimal growth by avoiding ground soil. Instead, use G&B Organics Raised Bed & Potting Mix.

For vegetables and herbs, mix in ⅓ G&B Organics Harvest Supreme; for other plants, flowers, and shrubs, mix in ⅓ G&B Organics Planting Mix.

Now is the Time to…

Plant Spring-Blooming Trees

Explore our biodegradable paper pots featuring apples, cherries, nectarines, and more.

Check out our :

Dave Wilson Fruit Trees List

Fruit Trees Inventory

Start Your Warm-Season Garden

Choose from our wide selection of seeds, including rare varieties, from Kitazawa Seed Company, Botanical Interests, Renee’s Garden, and Baker Creek Seeds.

Also read:

Veggie Garden Planting Guide

Seed Planting Guide

Gardening Tips for February

Prune Torn or Broken Branches

Keep your trees healthy by pruning torn or broken branches.

Follow our Pruning Basics Guide for clean, angled cuts.

Keep Your Frost Cloth Handy

While spring is approaching, be cautious of frost. Cover your tender plants and water them deeply if frost is expected.

Feed Your Roses

Encourage older roses with G&B Organics Bloodmeal, followed by G&B Organics Rose & Flower Fertilizer when new growth appears.

Also read: Guide for Planting Roses

Remember to Mulch

Mulching improves soil organic matter and protects your plants from cold weather.