Newsletter for September 2025

Do we have a deal for you! It’s the fall fruit tree sale. Take advantage of the trees that have been growing since the bareroot season at almost the bareroot price. Additionally, fall is a great time for planting. The five gallon price for apples, apricots, cherries, nectarines, peaches, pears, plums and interspecifics is $35.00. Other prices for trees including nuts, persimmons and multiple-budded trees are 15% off. The 15% also applies to citrus trees.

Another heralded event is fall bulb season. The initial event brings on the bearded iris. We have six distinctive varieties – all colorful and sure to add spring cheer to your garden. It’s time to tend to your existing iris as well. If they’re rather old – 4 years plus – divide them. Make sure each division has a healthy rhizome or two. Let them rest for a day or two before planting or share some with your friends.

Strawberries are back! Tomatoes are still on the vine but thoughts go to the next season for vegetable planting. We have a bit of a start. Right now you will find lettuce, chard, kale, broccoli, onions, asparagus, and artichokes. The supply of herbs is quite extensive.

Heucheras or Coral Bells. They are looking good this time of year but wait for spring and you’ll understand the bells part. Some Heucheras are most desired for their colorful leaves. The native, maxima is one of the strongest of the genus. The leaves are large and green and the flowers exhibit tall stems of ivory bells. Great for the shade.

Here’s another plant to light up your shade area. The grass Hakonechloa macra ‘All Gold’ commonly known as Japanese Forest Grass is one of the most distinctive grasses due to its bright lime green and gold leaves. The deciduous grass is about 14″ tall and slowly spreads by underground rhizomes. Prior to dormancy, the leaves display tones of copper.

One of the most unusual plants in our collection of houseplants is the Mermaid’s tail (Euphorbia lactea). The base of the plant is Euphorbia lactea and Euphorbia cristata is grafted above. Our houseplant inventory changes frequently.

Our collection of California natives is looking top notch. Manzanitas with many options. Lots of Salvias. Rhus ovata and Rhus integrifolia for tall, evergreen hedges or screens. Colorful perennials including Monkey flower (Mimulus) and Penstemon. Everyone should have at least one plant of Epilobium (California fuchsia) which is at its peak bloom right now.

Our 2026 bare root website is up and running! You can go to baylaurelnursery.com and check it out. If you wish to submit an order you can do it online and note that you are picking it up at the nursery to avoid shipping costs. Remember the prices are a bit lower for in store pick up. Easier still, pick up the phone at 805-466-3449 and call us between business hours 9 to 5 except Sunday 9 to 4.