Garden Resources in Ventura County
Garden Consultant: Tracy Kimes https://tracysbytheyard.com
Beekeeper: Bryan Castro, http://bryansbees.com
Dan “the Garden Man” Richards is available to prune back roses, bushes, and fruit trees, as well as help with drip watering systems: 805-396-4021
Thousand Oaks Farmers Market: Thursday, 12:00 – 5 pm, 350 W. Hillcrest.
Center for Regenerative Agriculture: Dr. David White, the Soil Doctor https://www.ojaicra.org
Andy Lopez, The Invisible Gardener”, Don’t Panic, It’s Organic, https://www.invisiblegardener.com/services
Growing Works Nursery, native plants: https://turningpointfoundation.org/growing-works-retail/, 1736 S Lewis Rd, Camarillo
AZ-Ranch Certified Organic Farm Stand and Nursery, https://www.az-ranch.com, 2600 Kanan Rd., Agoura Hills
Organic Soil: Peach Hill Soils https://www.peachhillsoils.com 6001 E. Los Angeles Ave, Moorpark, 805-529-6164
Preserving Healthy Soil: Michael Wittman https://blueskybiochar.com, Videos and Podcasts
Native Plants: Matilija Nursery http://www.matilijanursery.com 8225 Waters Rd, Moorpark, 805-523-8604
Roses, Fruit Trees, and Berries: Otto and Sons Nursery, https://www.ottoandsons-nursery.com, 1835 Guiberson Rd, Fillmore
Organic Seeds: All Good Things Organic Seeds, plantgoodseed.com (get them at this local store) Green Thumb Nursery, 1899 S. Victoria Ave, Ventura
Pest Control: Rincon-Vitron Insectaries, Inc., https://www.rinconvitova.com, 108 Orchard Dr, Ventura, CA 93001
Soil Testing: AGQ Labs, 2451 Eastman Ave #1, Oxnard, CA 93030 https://agqlabs.us.com
Farm Store: McGrath Organic Farms, 1012 W. Ventura Blvd, Camarillo, http://www.mcgrathfamilyfarm.com
Donate Excess Fruit: Food Forward (818)530-4125; call or email for trained volunteers to harvest your fruit for local hunger relief agencies; foodforward.org
Organic Solution Soil Amendments: Worm Castings, Bryan Spangle, http://organic solution.com
Soil Enhancers, Biochar, Foliar Applications: Michael Wittman, www.blueskybiochar.com
Photography: Scott Horn, ScottHorn@roadrunner.com, 805-498-4960.
Be a Citizen Scientist! Report your mushroom findings to Jess Starwood: jess@starwood.com. Report your bird sightings: https://ebird.org/home
PLANTING NATIVES TO ATTRACT BIRDS; WEBSITES FOR MORE INFORMATION (compiled by David Torfeh on 6-24-24)
https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/lawns-to-habitat/ https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/conservation/native-plant-resources/ https://seaandsageaudubon.org/home-sas/bird-information/plants-that-attract-birds/#header https://www.cnps.org/gardening/native-design-basics
https://www.laspilitas.com/wildlife/california_wildlife.html
https://theodorepayne.org/nativeplantdatabase/index.php?title=Birds
Organic Garden Club of Ventura County 