Time to Plant Veggies, Color and More!

Now’s the time. If you haven’t already done so… it’s time to get the following planted: summer veggies and herbs, landscape plants, fruit trees (including citrus and avocado), and seasonal color. If you wait too much longer, it’ll be hot. Like, Sacramento hot. So take advantage of relatively mild temperatures and optimum growing conditions and plant away! Don’t forget to add lots of organic matter (i.e. compost or “planting mix”) and a nice organic starter fertilizer (i.e. EB Stone Organics Sure Start).

Fruit Trees, Fruiting Shrubs & Fruiting Vines

Since the pandemic hit, we have seen a huge increase in urban homesteading. And it makes sense. It’s reassuring to know you can eat what you grow, especially with recent uncertainty surrounding our national and local food supply. Now’s the time to plant that stone fruit tree you’ve been eyeing. Or that blueberry bush or raspberry vine. And if you’re looking for something that does double duty as an ornamental vine that still provides fruit, think about an edible-fruit passionvine.

Summer Veggies & Herbs

If you haven’t already planted your summer veggie garden, now’s the time. While supply has been a little shaky this spring, summer veggies and herbs are currently in good supply. In contrast to pre-pandemic spring gardening habits, seeds and starts are selling down or completely out quickly, so it’s best to pay attention to when we receive deliveries, and plan to shop soon after. That tends to hover around Fridays and Saturdays, but it’s best to follow us on Instagram or Facebook for real-time updates.

Seasonal Color, Perennials & Natives

Even though our focus on edible plants puts us in the “essential business” category, we are still bringing in colorful summer annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees and California native plants. Not only are flowering plants beautiful and food for the soul… they also attract pollinators to ensure good pollination in our vegetable gardens! Lavender and marigolds are popular companion plants for veggie gardens, but pretty much any blooming plant will attract pollinators.