Of course we have to start out by saying that our fabulous fall sale is in full swing! It's such an exciting time to come by - every single thing here is on sale! Enjoy 30% off plants and 20% off everything else. 'Everything else' includes amazing artisan trellises, terrific tuffits, fantastic fountains, perfect pots, and all sorts of other unique garden art.

Stop on by! Sale ends October 4th at 5pm.

Besides that, what else is new? It's a wonderful time of year. Summer burned so bold and bright, and now everything begins to slow down. Days are rapidly shorter, mornings hold a new briskness, and the light coming in the windows is noticeably golden. The fiery fall foliage of fall begins to emerge, along with the beloved produce of the season; pumpkins, squash, corn... yum!

But, let's not get too ahead of ourselves.

It IS still summer, and the blooms of summer persist. Dahlias are still abundant, sunflowers are zinnias are at their peak, and hydrangeas, clematis, and roses are giving us one last flush of color. As we inevitably turn the corner into fall, though, what can you expect to see growing and for sale at the nursery?

 

Fall in the veggie area is always a highlight. It's prime time to plant beloved brassicas, such as cauliflower, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, and more. Plus, peas, fava beans, escarole, radicchio, and onions are all timely starts to get in the ground. All of these delicious vegetables appreciate being planted now, when the soil is still warm and there's plenty of sunlight. As the seasons really begin to shift, they'll mature and the cooler weather will even intensify the flavor. Don't think that your vegetable garden has to lay empty until next spring, there's so much to grow and enjoy in the so-called off season! Check out what's in stock every single day via our Vegetables & Herbs List!

Speaking of peas, there's a very exciting (NOT edible) relative that always makes it debut in September: Sweet peas!
Sweet peas are some of the most anticipated starts that we grow here. Just as the season is winding down, they appear as the first sign: It's time to plan for next year! Can you believe it?!
Plant your sweet pea seeds or starts now, in the fall or early winter, to get a headstart on early spring blooms. We'll be planting them all around the nursery very soon, and they'll be the first explosion of color and fragrance to appear after the quiet of winter. Keep an eye out on our Plant List to see when these starts are available and exactly what varieties we have. Or, come on in anytime and grab some seeds to start them yourself!

It's been a really awesome time for houseplants. The store is full of rare beauties! Including Monstera deliciosa 'Thai Constellation' from 4" babies to an unbelievable giant, all splashed with swirls and splotches of creamy white variegation and magically fenestrated leaves. Striking cymbidium orchids and brilliant bromeliads have been circulating through the store as well. We've made some YouTube videos on these epic plants, check them all out here or click the linked plants above for information on those specifically!!

 

This month started off with a very large, much awaited delivery of hardgoods. Fantastic fountains in a range of sizes, shapes, and colors. Awesome artisan trellises. Brand new perfect pots, including wine barrels and terra cotta, ready to be filled with your favorite plants. Terrific tuffits to scatter about your yard. And so much unique garden art can be found all around the nursery. Find inspiration and personalize your garden! (And enjoy 20% off ALL of these items during the sale!)

That's it for now! We've thoroughly enjoyed the excitement of the sale thusfar, and look forward to getting to spend another couple weeks of it with all of you lovely Cottage Gardeners! As always, even if you're not looking for a shopping spree right now, we invite you to come and enjoy a deep breath and moment of peace at our little slice of paradise here in Sonoma County.