The current California trend toward sustainable agriculture encourages people to
buy locally grown produce, fruits and vegetables, and now many are realizing it is
easy and fun to grow some of their own as well!
Why grow your own?
-You
know what the pesticide content is (if any)
-You know the quality of soil in which it was grown
-It is fresher and quite often more
flavorful than store bought
-You have the pleasure of knowing you grew it yourself
Even a small garden can be a
source of pride and peace, and it can be a great family project as well. You can choose to cultivate just
a few patio containers, do raised-bed or square-foot gardening, sprout seeds on
your kitchen counter... there are so many possibilities, and you decide the
level of time and effort you want to invest in your project. It does not have to be difficult
or overwhelming, and you will find a great deal of information and support
available from suppliers and online sources. So go ahead, grow your
own food! Visit
these California seed vendors and nurseries to see how
rewarding and healthy "growing your own" can be!
Bountiful Gardens
Willits, CA
www.bountifulgardens.org
Natural Gardening Company
Petaluma, CA
www.naturalgardening.com
Papaya Tree Nursery
Granada Hills, CA
www.papayatreenursery.com
Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply
Grass Valley, CA
www.groworganic.com
Ploughshares Nursery
Alameda, CA
www.ploughsharesnursery.com
POW Wholesale Nursery
Wilton, CA
www.pownursery.com
Queen Anne's
Garden Nursery
Atwater, CA
www.queenannesgardennursery.com
Renee's Garden Seeds
Felton, CA
www.reneesgarden.com
Ricardo's Nursery
Long Beach, CA
www.ricardosnursery.com
Rolling River Nursery
Orleans, CA
www.rollingrivernursery.com
Sustainable Seed Company
Petaluma, CA
www.sustainableseedco.com
Do you have extra food that you
would like to share? Check out one of the following Community Harvest
programs, or start one in your own community!
Click here for
details.
