Good Bug Tub
June 2, 2023
One way to encourage visiting beneficials to be permanent pest patrollers is to grow flowers that are good producers of nectar and pollen; with your help… Read More 
Gardener's Blog
Fun facts about native bees
June 1, 2023
Native bees need more pollen than nectar, as pollen is rich in protein and able to be stockpiled for larvae to eat as they overwinter… Read More 
Plants that attract pollinators and beneficial insects
May 1, 2023
Lucky for gardeners, many adult beneficial insects feed on pollen, nectar, or plant juices to supplement or replace their insect diet. It is, in fact, the larvae of… Read More 
Beneficials in action
April 11, 2023
Beneficials in action at our Martinez store -- a guest brought in aphid covered leaves.
When we examined them we discovered these syrphid fly / hoverfly larvae having quite a feast!
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Syrphid fly larvae & Ladybug larvae are garden helpers
April 8, 2023
Did you know that the larvae of beneficial insects look a whole lot like pests? Learn to recognize and protect garden allies like syrphid fly larvae… Read More 
10 Ways to Get Started with Bay-Friendly Gardening
December 11, 2022
These Bay-Friendly practices into your garden actually make gardening chores less of a chore. Including even just a few of these tips will reap multiple benefits. Sloat Garden… Read More 
Ode to Rudbeckia
August 19, 2022
Commonly known as Black Eyed Susan, Rudbeckia is one of our favorite Bay Area perennials to provide bright color going into fall. It grows quickly to about… Read More 
Bay Area Plant Pick: Echinacea
July 19, 2022
Echinacea (aka Coneflower) is one of the more popular perennials in the Bay Area for summer color going into fall. Available in vibrant shades of pink… Read More Curious if we have your favorite plant or product in stock? Call one of our locations directly and we'll be happy to check.
