berkeley horticultural nursery

berkeley horticultural nursery

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Announcements

November 9, 2024
Pot Painting for Kids! - Priska from our sales team will help your little ones get creative and paint their own plant pots!

December 7, 2024
Introduction to Bonsai - Che Salas, will help you dive into the fascinating world of bonsai and learn how to start and care for your very own tree in this Introduction to Bonsai class.

Nursery Operations - For the safety of our customers and employees, social distancing procedures are in effect. Please click here for the latest updates. »

Classes

November 9, 2024
Pot Painting for Kids! - Priska from our sales team will help your little ones get creative and paint their own plant pots! »

December 7, 2024
Introduction to Bonsai - Che Salas, will help you dive into the fascinating world of bonsai and learn how to start and care for your very own tree in this Introduction to Bonsai class. »

Weekend Specials

October 18-20

Iceland Poppies

4"/QT pots
$2.75 (reg. $3.95)
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Weekend Specials

October 25-27

Cover Crop Seeds

All sizes & varieties
30% OFF
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New Arrivals

July 15, 2024

Metal Arbors and Trellises

From many styles of flat panels, to arches, borders, and obelisks these garden accessories have become popular. As you wander through our nearly-2 acre growing space check out the different ways to support plants, or provide divisions between garden spaces. Also see our selection of hooks, hangers, and garden torches.

Panels & Arches
$42.99 and up
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New Arrivals

February 15, 2024

California Lilac (Ceanothus)

We tend to stock this hardy, low-maintenance and popular California native shrub year-round. As they begin to bloom now, our selection is at its fullest (and most fragrant!). They are extremely diverse in flower color, foliage size and texture, growth habits, and local ranges that they are endemic to. A place can easily be found…

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Gardening Suggestions

August 28, 2024

Fire Resistant Gardening

Seasonal fires were a phenomenon in California many centuries before European settlers arrived. The process whereby vegetation burned was a normal and regular occurrence over 12,000 years ago, and was part of a natural activity that limited fuel buildup and increased plant diversity. The indigenous people of Western North America intentionally burned the landscape in…

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Lettuce - Photo by Helen Krayenhoff

Gardener’s Calendar

October Checklist

  • Our first rain may come this month. Adjust your watering system accordingly.
  • Give your potted plants a boost with Fish Emulsion.
  • Our first calendars for the upcoming new year come this month!
  • Plant Iceland Poppies now for a spectacular winter display.
  • Sow your cover crop seeds as the weather cools down.
  • Come see the new Japanese Maples before leaf-drop.
  • Rhodies and Azaleas arrive this month as well!

November Checklist

  • Cut back floppy or overgrown perennials.
  • Last chance for spring-flowering bulb planting (check your fridge.)
  • Plant winter annuals: Poppies, Stock, Sweet Peas, Pansies, Violas, Primroses, Cabbage and Kale.
  • Apply an organic plant food for slow release of nutrients.
  • Be vigilant for cool weather weeds like bluegrass and oxalis.
  • Check out our selection of conifers for a non-traditional living holiday tree!