Garden Resources

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/

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.