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Butter ies, Birds, Bees, Fish & Seeds
Backyard Birder - 56
Le Ballister’s Seed & Fertilizer - 33
PO Box 2775, Sebastopol, CA 95473 707-326-9054 www.backyardbirder.net
ONLINE ONLY
1250 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa 707-526-6733
M-F 8:30a-5p
www.leballistersseed.com
Seeds of all kinds for flowers, grasses, agricultural cover crops, erosion control and pastures. Commercial & organic fertilizer.
Northwest Santa Rosa
707-546-4386
janarosa@sonic.net
46 years propagating, cultivating, and maintaining California Native and compatible Mediterranean plants growing habitat for hummingbirds butterflies
Wild bird feeding supplies at VERY competitive prices. Bird feeders, houses, seed, suet, hardware, optics, plus unique accessories. FREE DELIVERY!
Beekind Honey & Beekeeping - 57
Mariposa Habitat Nursery
Beekeeping Classes & Supplies
921 Gravenstein Hwy S, Sebastopol 707-824-2905
M-Sat 10a-6p, Sun 10a-4p www.beekind.com
Beekeeping classes start in early spring. Order bees then pick them up when the season begins. We have all the supplies you need for healthy beekeeping.
Bees N Blooms
3883 Petaluma Hill Road, Santa Rosa 510-759-9397
www.beesnblooms.com
Farmstand April M-F, 3p-6:30p through October. Open-farm days are planned
for peak lavender bloom in summer, as well as the Farm Trails weekends. CCOF- certified organic farm provides habitat for pollinators. Pollinator-friendly trees and flowers. We host weddings, retreats, meetings and educational groups.
707-829-5284
800-371-0233
enchantingsweetpeas.com
ONLINE ONLY: more than 40 Varieties of Fragrant Sweet Pea Flower Seeds.
8687 Oak Grove Ave, Sebastopol 707-823-3420 www.hallbergbutterflygardens.org
By Appt. Wed-Sun, April-October
Open Garden Sunday, June 24, 2018 10a- 4p Historic wildlife garden. Docents, butterfly/bird sightings; informational displays, self-guided tours; children’s activities; plant and book sales. Price: Free! Butterfly Gardens is currently seeking docents and volunteers. Please call Leah @ 707-591-6967 if interested!
764 Chapman Lane, Petaluma 707-789-0554 www.lavenderbeefarm.com Open by Appointment
and other beneficial insects, year-round flowers and always organic.
Food Garden Organizations
Enchanting Sweet Peas
Full service nursery with an emphasis
on ponds, dwarf conifers, koi and other pond dwelling fish and critters, pond supplies, pond cleaning and maintenance, and aquatic plants. We also carry books, garden art, misters and more. Like us on Facebook!
Hallberg Butter y Gardens - 9
450 Noonan Ranch Lane, Santa Rosa http://communitysoil.org
Land-based education, creating access
to organic produce, and regenerating native habitat and natural resources.
We conduct garden-based and nutrition education to youth and adults. We also promote environmental stewardship through habitat restoration and watershed protection. We also sell affordable, fresh organic produce at a farm stand and donate a portion of the yield to local food banks. Come visit the garden anytime
crfg-redwood.org
Growing and sharing rare and unusual varieties of fruit helps preserve genetic diversity and raise awareness of sustainable agricultural practices. See our upcoming events and posts on our website. Every July, we host our annual Summer Plant Sale Fund Raiser.
707-861-0593
info@schoolgardens.org www.schoolgardens.org
Supports and promotes sustainable garden and nutrition-based learning programs in Sonoma County schools, connects school communities with fresh, locally grown foods, and provides a forum for exchanging information and resources.
Lavender Bee Farm
– or lend a helping hand during our monthly volunteer work days on the third Saturday of each month from 10am-2pm.
Our family honey farm has over 5,000 lavender plants and multiple bee hives. Our farm is chem-free; no pesticides or chemical fertilizers, for the health of our bees, plants, and you! We sell both honey and lavender products and have a bee swarm removal service.
sfbay.cropmobster.com
Online community-based exchange system for the trade and exchange items within the food and agricultural space. Providing a locally based community for hunger relievers, tackle food waste and build our “farm-to-fork” economy.
igrowsonoma.org
We provide information and encouragement for people to grow their own fruit and vegetables – inspire people to create neighborhood garden groups and new community gardens, and help people find local sources of healthy food. See BLOG postings on seasonal garden topics at igrowsonoma.org/blog., as well as the garden-related events calendar.
Windsor Certified Farmers Market - 60
Monte-Bellaria di California - 59
Ceres Community Project
Petaluma Bounty
3518 Bloomfield Road, Sebastopol 707-829-2645
www.monte-bellaria.com
Lavender Farm, Olive Grove and Beekeeping. Visit our farm weekends from Late April through December 10a-4p or by appointment.
6225 Stony Point Rd @ Hwy 116, Cotati 707-792-9141 www.pondandgardennursery.com Open daily 9a-5p, closed Wed
7351 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol 707-829-5833
www.ceresproject.org
We create health for people, communities and the planet through love, healing food and empowering the next generation. Educating the broader community, including health professionals, about
1500 Petaluma Blvd. South • Petaluma 707-775-3663
petalumabounty.org
Healthy food for everyone. through collaboration, education and promoting self-reliance. Our vision is to grow
Pond & Garden Nursery
the connection between fresh, healthy food, strong social networks, healing and wellness. Young adults volunteer as chefs and gardeners, learning teamwork and valuable skills. We have three kitchens where you can enjoy our healthy meals. Please connect with us to learn more, volunteer and donate. THANK YOU
a thriving local food system where consumers make informed decisions; farmers make a decent living while prioritizing ecological stewardship of the land; and all people – regardless of income – have access to healthy food. We push beyond the immediate demands of hunger relief toward community food security (and hunger prevention) with programming.
The Petaluma Seed Bank - 36
110 Petaluma Blvd N, Suite B 707-773-1336 SeedBank@RareSeeds.com
Fri, Sun, Mon 9a-5p & Tu-Th 9a-6p
Join us in our new location – Spring 2018! Over 1800+ varieties of non- GMO heirloom vegetables, flowers, and herbs; quality hand tools; carefully curated gardening books; local honey, spice blends, soaps, wool products, and excellent gardening advice & customer service.
71 Brookwood Ave, Santa Rosa 707-576-0861 www.santarosa.wbu.com M-Sat 10a– 6p, Sun 11a–4p
School Garden Network
Wild Birds Unlimited
Crop Mobster
We are trained to show you how to turn your yard into a birdfeeding habitat that not only brings song, color and life to your home, but also benefits the wild birds and the environment.
iGROW SONOMA
Corner of Market St. & McClelland Dr. Windsor Town Green
707-838-5947 Windsorfarmersmarket.com
Community Soil Foundation
Rare Fruit Growers
The Windsor Farmers Market opens
on Sunday, April 8th from 10-1 on the picturesque Windsor Town Green. Watch for plant starts in the Spring in addition to local produce, preserved foods, crafts, Brunch, BBQ and Live music. Shop weekly for fresh fish, cage-free chicken, local grass-fed meats, honey, eggs, baked goods, mushrooms, artisan cheeses, nuts, oils, vinegars, fermented veggies and more.
www.sonomacountynurseries.com & SonomaCountyGazette.com
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