Key Takeaways What: A free workshop on harvesting home-grown cannabis, hosted by Grow It From Home, with special guest Penny Barthel, author of The Cannabis Gardener When: Saturday, September 12, 2026, 1:00 to 2:00 PM Where: Evergreen Nursery, 350 San Leandro Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94577 Why: Learn when and how to harvest, trim, dry, and cure your homegrown flowers...

Late August and early September is the optimal time to transition East Bay vegetable gardens from heat-loving crops like tomatoes and peppers to cool-season edible garden plants like leafy greens and root vegetables. Whether you're growing year-round in raised beds or cultivating herbs in a few patio pots, fall is also the time to enjoy the more relaxed pace of edible gardening. The Best...

As autumn settles in with its cooler temperatures, it's the perfect time to start planning for spring. One of the easiest ways to guarantee a colorful garden next year is by planting spring-blooming bulbs now. Tulips, hyacinths, freesia, ranunculus, crocus, and narcissus (daffodils) all need a cold period in the ground to trigger their growth, which makes fall the ideal planting window. When...

If you've been dreaming of fresh lemons for your kitchen or homegrown tangerines for easy snacking, fall is one of the best times to plant backyard citrus trees here in the San Francisco East Bay. Cooler air temperatures paired with warm soil encourage strong root development before winter rains arrive, giving young trees a healthy head start before next summer's heat. Whether you're planting...

Warm weather in the East Bay whether it's a stretch of summer sun or just a run of unseasonably hot days changes what your houseplants need. Bright light, drier indoor air, and higher temperatures all speed up how quickly plants use water and energy. The good news is that keeping your indoor jungle happy through the warm months doesn't take a rigid routine. It takes learning to read what your...

The short answer is yes, you absolutely can grow many popular culinary herbs in the fall here in the East Bay. While many gardeners think of spring and summer as the prime time for fresh herbs, autumn is actually a wonderful season to start or refresh your kitchen garden. With the right choices and a little planning, you can keep your favorite flavors growing well into the cooler months, and if...

If you've shopped at Evergreen Nursery recently, you may have noticed a small "UP" on certain price tags. That tag marks a new chapter for us: Evergreen Grown, our in-house growing program, and one of the most exciting shifts in how we're stocking drought-tolerant plants and other garden favorites for East Bay yards. What "Evergreen Grown" Actually Means Look for "UP" on a price tag, and...