Evergreen Nursery Blog & Events
Summer Victory Garden Bus Tour: Explore Oakland & San Leandro's Urban Farms
10 Jul 2026
Ever wondered what a "victory garden" looks like in 2026? On Sunday, August 2nd, Evergreen Nursery is teaming up with local nonprofit Tandi Family Farms for their Summer Victory Garden Bus Tour — a guided ride through four thriving urban farm and community garden sites across Oakland and San Leandro. Think of it as part garden tour, part food-resilience field trip, and part neighborhood celebration.
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Potting Soil vs. Garden Soil: What East Bay Gardeners Need To Know
07 Jul 2026
Confused by potting soil vs. garden soil? Or potting mix and planting mix? Our focused article explains the differences, teaches you how to read a bag, and helps identify which mixes fit your East Bay
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Free Library Event: The Art of Companion Planting with Tandi Family Farms
17 Jun 2026
Learn the art of companion planting from Tandi Family Farms at the San Leandro Library on Thursday 6/25 at 6:00pm.. This free evening talk will cover how thoughtful plant pairings can help your veggi
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Growing Avocado Trees in the San Francisco East Bay: A Practical Guide
09 Jun 2026
Growing Avocado trees in East Bay cities like San Leandro, Oakland, Hayward, Castro Valley, and Alameda is absolutely possible with the right variety, the right planting site, and a little know-how. T
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How to Care for New Fruit Trees in Summer: A Practical Guide for SF East Bay Gardeners
05 Jun 2026
If you missed the spring planting window for fruit trees, don't worry. You can still plant them in summertime with the right approach. This guide gives East Bay gardeners the practical steps to transp
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