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links above: just a tiny sample of the wonder that is Western Hills Nursery. below: me at Western Hills(I cannot leave this place empty handed)

to explore sites I like, on-line and brick-and-mortar, with the emphasis on locals… Annie's Annuals has a huge selection of plants, including Cali natives. The website echoes Annie’s enthusiasm for gardening, and I can easily spend hours dreaming up my next project. A trip to this Richmond is a treat. Cal Flora has an outstanding collection of California natives as well as complimentary exotics. The open layout is a welcome breeze to browse. I’ve sourced some of the hard to find natives easily here, then left with a few more I hadn’t heard of. Green Jeans even if you live in Mill Valley you might not have discovered this gem of a nursery, it’s so easy to miss zooming down the 101. It’s brimming with unusual plants as well as better known favorite, and offers outdoor art objects for the garden. Hortica is the little nursery than can, located in the heart of the Castro. The selection takes into account the size restraints of the urban dweller, with a sophisticated selection of garden and house plants. The tillandsia section is a favorite. KenDruse.com Mr. Druse is a garden writer/photographer I discovered in the magazine Garden Design. Some of the selections from his 'Natural' book series have won awards from the American Horticultural Society. My Native Plants I just added this to my Favorite Sites list, a must for any California gardeners looking to go native. One feature lets you input your zip code and conditions and then spits out a detailed list of suitable plants. Strybing Arboretum I volunteer at the nursery when can, learning from the best. At the highly recommend monthly plant sales you can purchase botanical treasures, speak to an expert and support this valuable Arboretum . Three Bees Nursery is a surprisingly well stocked family run nursery tucked in a small space, the next time you’re in the Richmond take the time to stop by. Western Hills Nursery is a legendary nursery that is well worth the trip for anyone who loves nature and the unusual. The three acre display garden is over 40 years old and loaded with full grown rarities.