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Start an Urban Beehive with These 8 Tips

We recently wrote and shared a blog post about understanding bees and the myriad of ways they are critical to our lives, economy and food system. Today, we’re sharing tips and advice from beekeeper Wayne Warren, for those who want to help repopulate bees in urban areas. [...]

Growing California Plants: 6 Varieties that Will Thrive

When looking at plants online, you may think you can go to your local nursery and get whatever you want and have gorgeous blooming flowers. However, did you know that not all species are meant to grow in our California climate? Here are six California plants as showcased by [...]

Understanding Bees and How to Attract Them in Your Garden

Bees play a crucial role in our world, especially in our gardens. They’re not just buzzing insects—they’re essential pollinators for the fruits, vegetables, and flowers we love. Here’s how you can help these important creatures thrive right here in the Bay Area.

Indoor Gardening Tips: What You Need to Know

If you love gardening, but don’t have your own backyard or front yard, chances are you’ve tried indoor gardening. This can be tricky, considering you don’t have the natural outdoor sunshine and earth dirt to rely on. If you want to make your home as luscious as [...]

Shop Local: 5 Reasons Why It's Important

There are many big box stores that you can stop at to buy a gallon of milk, get a pair of jeans and even pick up a potted plant. While getting everything at once may sound appealing, we encourage you to consider buying local.   SummerWinds Nursery has three thriving [...]