October in the nursery - Owner Robert L. waters plants | |
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October is always an exciting time in the nursery. Autumn's milder climate lends to ideal planting conditions, and most plants, especially natives, are in high demand.
For your butterfly garden, we currently have a healthy number of California native milkweed, Asclepias fascicularis, in stock in 1-gallon. Native pollinator plants Ceanothus, Epilobium canum, Eriogonum, and many others are in bloom; these can attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees to your October garden.
For companion plants, consider nectar sources like Lantana, Monardella, and Salvia. (If you like to sow from seed, you can also plant native wildflowers this time of year - see our Garden & Landscaping section for more on planting from seed and seed saving.)
October is the ideal time to plant trees, shrubs, and perennials adding color, contrast, and texture to your landscape. Our fall sale features select 5-gallon plants at discounts up to 40% off while supplies last; see our Featured Plants section below for details.
What are you planting this autumn? Share your thoughts over on our Instagram, and follow us for the latest updates from our nursery.
Thank you for being a CWN customer and helping to support our small business. Please let us know how we can be of added value as you plan out your fall garden.
Wishing you a plentiful season,
Jane
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Capitol Wholesale Nursery, 2938 Everdale Drive, San Jose, CA
Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm, Sat 8:30am-4pm
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If you've been waiting to splurge on those 5-gallon plants, now is the time! For a limited time, save 10% on select plants; save an extra 30% on 5 or more of the same plant. Browse some of our favorite sale plants below, or click here to see all plants currently on sale. | |
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Salvia clevelandii
Cleveland Sage
California native
A gorgeous, aromatic native shrub and host plant for multiple native butterflies and moths; attracts hummingbirds.
- Grows up to 4' tall x 8 ft. wide
- Plant in full sun to part shade
- Abundant purple flower clusters bloom spring through early fall against green-gray, textured foliage
- Drought-tolerant
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Polygala myrtifolia Grandiflora
Grandiflora Sweet Pea Shrub
A large, jubilant and colorful shrub with vibrant purple flowers (larger/more vivid than other varieties) and bright foliage.
- Can grow up to 10' by 10'
- Flowers from spring into late fall or year-round in some climates
- Plant in sun or part shade
- Attracts bees
- Containers, hedges, cut flowers, or can be pruned to a small tree
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Hydrangea macrophylla
'Blue Enchantress'
Plant hydrangea in fall to allow plenty of time for the plant to establish healthy roots ahead of spring.
- Mophead hydrangea, dark red stems
- Plant in acidic soil for blue flowers, alkaline soil for pink flowers
- Attracts butterflies
- Great for borders, containers, hedges, foundations, or as cut flowers
- Plant in light sun to part shade
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Lantana camara
'Spreading Orange'
A drought-tolerant, spreading lantana with masses of orange and pink flowers. Also known as 'Spreading Sunset.'
- Grows up to 2-3' tall x 6-8' wide
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
- Plant in full sun
- Grow as border, groundcover, accent, low hedge, or trailing over walls
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Juncus patens
California Gray Rush
California native
Blue-gray, sharp-pointed ornamental grass provides texture and contrast in a coastal landscape. Drought-tolerant but suitable for marshy areas.
- Attracts birds
- Plant in full sun to light shade
- Grows to 2' tall; spreads by rhizome
- Easy care; of interest year-round
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New plants at Ernesto Galarza Elementary | Photos: Ashley S. of @gardenofheartsdelight | |
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Did you know that we support local organizations working to beautify their spaces with plant donations and discounts? In the past year, we have supported projects at Silver Oak Elementary, Evergreen Valley College, and Ernesto Galarza Elementary (pictured above - photos by Ashley S. of @gardenofheartsdelight on Instagram); as well as Smart Yards Coop, Trash Punx, and the Green Foothills Fundraiser.
If you work for or with a nonprofit that is looking for plants, please contact us to see if you may be eligible for discounted or free plants.
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Fall is the best time to plant in California, blessed as we are with mild enough weather for a year-round garden. With proper preparation, Autumn’s cooler temps and shorter days set the stage for a flourishing Fall-Winter yield. Read all about preparing your garden for autumn in this article from the CWN blog archives. | |
October Garden Tips - UC Master Gardeners Santa Clara County | Tips for cool-season vegetable gardening, soil health, seed saving, and more... | | | |
October Gardening Checklist for Northern California - Garden Design | Trees, shrubs, perennials, container gardens, wildflowers, and more.... | | | |
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BAWSCA - Fall and Winter Edible Gardening - Zoom Webinar
Thu Oct 19, 6:30 am - 8:00 pm - Open to the Public
Registration Closes Thu Oct 19, 4:00 pm
| Learn how to plant a successful cool season garden by incorporating low-water use vegetables and herbs. In this class, you’ll learn how and when to sow seeds, transplant seedlings for the fall and winter seasons, and maintain your garden with water efficient techniques. | | | |
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Rain Barrels & Landscape Lighting - La Herbalista, San Jose
Saturday, November 4, 2023 - 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
| Learn about installing Rain Barrels at your downspouts to harvest rainwater and return it to your garden. The second half of the class will focus on landscape lighting to add to your enjoyment of your landscape and provide additional safety. | | | |
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International Conference on Sustainable Architecture, Landscape and Interior Design ICSALID in November 2023 in San Francisco
November 06-07, 2023
| International Conference on Sustainable Architecture, Landscape and Interior Design aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Sustainable Architecture, Landscape and Interior Design. | | | |
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Native Plant Propagation - Cupertino - UC Master Gardeners
November 9, 2023 - 7 to 9 pm - Cupertino Library Program Room
| Are you a gardener on a budget? Do you like growing things “from scratch”? Come to this talk to learn about easy and effective propagation best practices for California native plants, both from cuttings as well as seeds. The talk will include show-and-tell demos. | | | |
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Compost Making Workshop - Garden To Table Silicon Valley
Saturday, November 18, 2023 - 10am to 12pm
| We will provide you with an easy method and recipe for making the best compost at home. By utilizing your kitchen scraps and yard waste, you can ehance the productivity and health of your garden. *Few tickets left!* | | | |
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You Design It
We Deliver It
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With our extensive inventory and trusted nursery partners, CWN is your one source for plants and planting supplies. The nursery is brimming with a wide variety of colors, textures, and sizes. We have in stock a complete mix to accommodate larger quantities of our best sellers, making it even easier to complete your orders more quickly. Here is a brief summary of what we can do for you:
· Assemble orders for “will call” or delivery
· Always use the best and most consistent materials available
· Contact you immediately if there is a quality or available issue
· Order out-of-stock or specialty materials using all available resources
· Guarantee that CWN materials will meet or exceed your expectations
Contact Information
(408) 239-0589
cwnsales@gmail.com
capitolwholesalenursery.net
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