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    Mendocino College Spring Plant Sale

    Mendocino College Spring Plant Sale

    5.0
    (1 review)
    16.5 mi
    $

    Yes, even 5 stars in the pouring rain!! This event cannot be missed for any reason; if you have a…read morevacation-- cancel it; if you're sick-- wrap up & go! You get my gist. This is a great sale, and I've been to many plant sales at Botanic gardens [ UC, Tilden, Huntington, Quail ] All are terrific and have their specialties. And I guess that what the Mendocino College sale offers are plants close to my heart-- Calif natives, regional trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and veggies for the upcoming seasons! The sale began yesterday on Friday, and I put off going til it began raining, so I decided to do it on Sat. morning, and maybe John would like to go to. And of course it's raining even harder today, but no matter. After a warm breakfast [ got to have eggs on weekends!] we drove the 5 miles up to the college, and parked in the grass lot of the Dept of Agriculture. I had in my mind a budget of about $25. This seemed alot since plants are priced $1.50 for small 3" pot, $2 for a 6pak, $5 for a gal container. But you know there were 2 of us now and we both like alot of the same things, but a lot of different things too. John favors succulents, grasses-- so we had to get some of those too. With umbrella dripping and finally hair dripping too, we go from greenhouse to greenhouse then to open areas-- so much to choose from. I love Salvias/ sages and they must have had 2 dozen to choose from. The two I bought last year have grown immensely & are ready to bloom soon. So I bought 2 different ones this time. We started out in the veggie 'hall' with a small hand carried tray -- picked up 8 different tomato plants, 6 basils, peppers, pumpkin, squash. Now we needed a wheeled cart, because we picked up lavenders, creeping thymes, a sedge, Calif fushia-- oh the list goes on and on. The staff, who are students in the program, and the cultivators of all the plants, were extremely helpful & informative... in fact a couple enjoyed talking so much we had to break it off to finish shopping & get out of the rain. All plants are lush, healthy & perfect for our region. We blew my proposed budget. Not a surprise really. For all we bought, that filled 3 large boxes, was only $52.00. And they have a fall sale that I did miss last year. So I'm looking forward to that one too. Now once the rain is over [ no hurry on that, we are loving it] we get to deal with our clay soil to get all these new treasures planted.

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    Digging Dog Nursery

    Digging Dog Nursery

    4.3
    (35 reviews)
    24.1 mi
    $$

    THE BEST OF THE BEST OF THE BEST! Digging Dog Nursery in…read moreAlbion, California is simply the best of the best for mail-order plants, not only the usual variety one hopes to find but also hard-to-find perennials, tropicals, and other assortments. Their service is excellent; they respond to enquiries quickly and politely, and provide full answers to your questions. They are happy to combine or add-on to orders, and will acknowledge same via email; they will also hold shipments if you prefer a later date (always helpful for Zone 5b/6a). Again, their customer service is excellent; they are responsive, helpful, and extremely courteous in their emails. Now, about the plants: THESE ARE THE BEST MAIL-ORDER PLANTS I'VE EVER RECEIVED! I often order plants for clients throughout the year; each shipment from Digging Dog Nursery is carefully, securely, and safely packaged. Yes, the shipping/handling costs are high, but as I've noted, they are shipping from Albion, California to Lake County, Illinois and nothing is as cost-effective as it used to be. Each of my clients' orders have arrived in beautiful, fresh, green condition; the plants are healthy, and ready to go in the ground. My clients have commented numerous times upon both the quality of the plants and the quality of the packing; they were, are, and remain absolutely positively impressed in all aspects! I am happy to recommend Digging Dog Nursery in Albion, California for all your mail-order plant needs. THE BEST OF THE BEST OF THE BEST!

    I absolutely adore this nursery. They have things you do t find anywhere else, and it's worth a…read morevisit because it's in a strange and beautiful place.

    North American Organics

    North American Organics

    5.0
    (3 reviews)
    11.3 mi

    North American Orangics is the best place to get soil and bark for your yard! Shannon and Scott are…read moreamazing and so helpful. I have the best garden this year!

    We love north American Organics. Definately a local place, I think the place Is all word of mouth…read more they are so cool they planted a strawberry patch this year by the office JUST so kids can go pick berries to eat. These people are amazing. The dirt is amazing. We use it every year for our... Many uses. This year I'm growing a huge veggie garden and using their new garden mix for amendment! I know They've loaded 100's of yards over the years into the back of my truck, and we have plenty of friends who have used it over the years. It's never been too hot, although it really is a good idea to water it in first.. One tomato plant got barely crispy around the edge once, and if u feel like the dirt is a little too hard after it sits in the sun (with no mulch) then just ask for a bag of perlite added for $20. U can add it to any amount of compost, they mix with the tractor. You will become friends with everyone who works there if u frequent the place. They really are awesome people. I do have to complain about the approximate 1 rubber glove that comes free with every yard. And a dorito's bag once. Get some trash cans people!

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    Bagged Rice Hulls, Front Office
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    Skilled equipment operators can load all type of trucks and trailers...
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