Galina Cherry 59 days. Indeterminate (vine-type). Siberia. Arguably Steve’s most flavorful tomato. Galina was chosen one of the 10 best early tomatoes by Organic Gardening. Prolific round yellow 1" cherry tomatoes on a vigorous plant. Great cool season yellow cherry variety.

Manitoba 58 days. Determinate (bush-type). An extremely early variety developed by the Morden Experiment Farm in Manitoba for southern Canadian prairies. Particularly well suited for extreme northern areas of the Northern United States. Fruits are bright red, slightly flattened, good-flavored, and weigh about 6 oz. Easy to grow in containers or small spaces.

Siberian 48 days. Determinate (bush-type). A Russian traveler supposedly smuggled out this seed in 1975 and gave it to a greenhouse operator in Canada. This tomato is capable of setting fruit at 38 degrees on sturdy, dark green plants. Bright red fruits, 3 to 5 oz. Grows in clusters of 30 or more on small bushy plants. Most popular variety today in Alaska.

Stupice 52 days. Indeterminate (vine-type). A native of Czechoslovakia, where its extreme earliness, tolerance to cold, superior flavor and very high yields have earned it worldwide attention. Tests have shown an astounding average of 87 fruits picked per plant - 1 to 2 ounces in weight and very sweet. One of the best all around productive tomatoes on the market today.

Bryan Spratling has been the delivery driver for Yamagami’s Nursery for the past three years. He previously worked in a warehouse but longed to be outside. At first he thought working here would just be a short-term, transitional job but he found himself enjoying the nursery trade and plants. He has started gardening with color at home and is even contemplating taking on a landscaping project.

Bryan is a local, born and raised in the area. He attended Prospect High and San Jose State before working here. When he’s not working he loves to be outdoors playing with his dog Buddha, a Chocolate Lab. He plays basketball with friends and takes long bike rides. Indoors, he enjoys drawing and cooking for his girlfriend, Desiree.

Whether it’s delivering your precious Christmas tree or your garden roses, Bryan takes pride in his job and the plants he delivers. One of his favorite parts of his job is seeing all the beautiful gardens of our customers. When your garden project is too much for you to handle moving, rest easy knowing Bryan will handle your purchases with care. Wave to him when you see our delivery truck on the road.

Saturday, August 26 10 AM to 3 PM

Heirloom Tomato Tasting hosted by Cynthia Sandberg of Love Apple Farm.
Come sample a rainbow of locally grown tomatoes (which will also be for sale) and vote for your favorite. The top vote getters may get added to our tomato plant offerings next year.

Saturday, September 9 at 10 AM

Garden Talk: "Organic Vegetable Seedlings for Fall Planting" with Sarah Machado of Upstarts.
Sarah presents a wide range of delicious organically grown veggies for the fall garden and discusses how to grow them.

Saturday, September 9 at 4 PM

Garden Class: "Landscape 101" with Alan Tagami, Landscape Consultant.
Alan will give practical advice on designing a landscape that best suits your needs and personal taste.

Sunday, September 10 at 11 AM

Garden Class: "Drip Irrigation: The Basics" with Alan Tagami, Landscape Consultant.
Alan will explain how to use a drip system to effectively water the various elements of your landscape.

By Tamara Galbraith

When shopping for plants, sometimes the planting and care instructions provided on the tag are either too brief, not all that helpful, or both.

For instance, let's take a look at sun exposure recommendations. "Full sun" is pretty self-explanatory, but what exactly does "part shade" or "partial shade" mean? And how does "deep shade" differ from "full shade," if there is a difference?

"Partial shade" is generally defined as an area that gets around 4-6 hours of sun, mainly during the morning or evening, with the rest of the time in shade.

"Full shade" is usually reserved for areas that get almost no sun - maybe 3 hours at most. "Deep shade" is reserved for those areas, generally under thick trees or under a cover, that get no sun at all.

There is also "dappled shade", whereby sunlight filters through the moving branches of trees onto plants for most of the day. This is considered the brightest, lightest type of shade.

Of course, all of this should be taken down a notch if you live in a really hot, dry area. Plants that are recommended for partial shade, like coral bells, hostas, and ferns, in other parts of the country do better in full shade in the hottest regions. If you see a plant getting scorched (browning leaves and general crispiness) in partial shade, it'd be best to move it to a shadier spot when fall comes around. When in doubt about any plant in particular, consult with one of our California Certified Nursery Professionals for guidance and have your garden made in the shade!