Local gardening resources. 
It appears the victory garden has made a popular resurgence during this time of COVID-19. And, now is the perfect time of year for planting a vegetable garden. As so many of us are spending much of our time at home this is a great project to boost our morale as well as enjoy some amazing fresh produce. We also now know that soil microbes not only improve the nutritional content of our food but they also help regulate our emotions and immune response.

So, get out there and get your hands dirty from digging in the garden—whether you are gathering a bunch of containers for your balcony, double-digging some raised beds, or plowing up the back 40.

Here is a list of local nurseries that are open for business during this time:

Annie’s Annuals Retail Nursery
740 Market Ave.
Richmond, CA

Retail Nursery remains open 7 days, from 9 AM to 5 PM. And, they have implemented several important changes including a hand washing station. Their website includes a lot of information. And you can also place online orders for delivery.

Broadway Terrace Nursery
4340 Clarewood Drive
Oakland, CA 94618

Temporary hours 10:30 AM to 4 PM every day.
Curbside pickup and we practice 6ft social distancing. We have set up an outdoor register and they only accept credit and ATM cards for the time being.

East Bay Nursery
2232 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94702

Temporary Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30-4:00 (Gate will close at 3:45)
Closed: Sunday, Monday, and when it is raining

Flowerland Shop
1330 Solano Ave.
Albany, CA 94706

Open by appointment only. Email to schedule an appointment: info@flowerlandshop.com

Thornhill Nursery
6250 Thornhill Drive
Oakland, CA 94611

Open Tuesday thru Friday 10-5 and Saturday & Sunday 9-5
Pick-up, Delivery, and in-store sales are available.