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Three Must-Know Tips for Seed Starting

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Oakland Nursery

 by Kate Wilson               Seed starting indoors is not for the timid or faint of heart. It’s an endeavor. Although it can potentially make economic sense to seed start, you’re saving some $$ in … Continue reading →

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JUNE IS PERENNIAL GARDENING MONTH!

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Oakland Nursery

Early June, my favorite time of the year. The beginning of the summer when summer is gentle and new, full of lush greens, clear blue skies dabbed with cotton candy clouds, when fresh earthy and herbal scents mingle in the … Continue reading →

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Urban/Suburban Vegetable Gardening

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Oakland Nursery

Memorial Day weekend is often the traditional time when many people plant tomatoes,   peppers, and other frost sensitive vegetable plants. We have seen a tremendous increase in the interest of vegetable gardening in the past year or two, especially among … Continue reading →

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Organic Pest Control

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Oakland Nursery

As more people develop an interest in vegetable gardening, finding organic ways to control pests has taken center stage. Organic pest control can be initially overwhelming, but with a few techniques, the home gardener can promote beneficial organisms and reduce … Continue reading →

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