Be Inspired Blog | California SummerWinds Nursery

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Tasty Garden: Maintaining Your Vegetable Crops

Growing crops is innately satisfying, but it does take a bit of maintenance! Here’s a breakdown of the essential maintenance steps every veggie gardener should know.

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Small Balcony Gardening Made Easy

Just because you have limited outdoor space doesn't mean you can't have a gorgeous garden! Here are creative ways that you can make the most of your small balcony.

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Mother’s Day Planters and Other Garden Projects To Do With Mom

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SummerWinds Nursery’s Most Wanted: Common Plant Pests and Diseases

When it comes to the animal kingdom and the circle of life, insects play an important role in a variety of ways. But when it comes to growing and maintaining healthy plants, they can often cause more harm than good. If you have a bug problem, you want to [...]

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How-To: Wildlife-Friendly Gardening

There are a few basic elements to wildlife gardening, including plant selection, landscape design, and more. Create your critter-friendly garden today!