Here are a few important things to know about firewood: The U.S. Forest Service has evaluated many types of wood and assigned them each with a heat rating using BTUs (British Thermal Units in case you were wondering). It does make it easier to at least make an apples to apples comparison with regards to how much warmth are [...]

October 9, 2010 our pumpkin patch will be open to the public! Come by the nursery and pick your perfect pumpkin from one of our many varieties! The pumpkin patch will be open October 9th-31st (or while supplies last). October 16, 2010 – Pumpkin Patch Family Event: Between 12PM & 4PM Free balloons Take home [...]

If you are like some folks who have moved here from warmer climate and think you need to prune roses in January or February put those pruning shears away! Here in Tehachapi we put them at risk by pruning too soon so here’s a tip from local expert Susie Hubbard: When it comes to roses… [...]

Sequoias, Sequoias.. 4-5 years ago I planted two 5 gal. Giant Sequoias. The tree that is waist high is an example of what was planted in 2005. The big tree to the right is what he has grown up to so far (even though during some septic work he was dug up for awhile). So, [...]