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Happy New Year!!

by | January 11, 2022 | Design & Decorate, Gardening Tips, What's New | 0 Comments

For many the New Year is a time for reflection, rebirth and growth. For Mother Nature, the New Year is a time of rest and hibernation, a time to slow down and conserve energy for the spring season. At Weidner’s we also slow down after the busy Poinsettia season and...
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Fall is Here

by | October 28, 2021 | Design & Decorate, Gardening Tips, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

“Pulling up twisted tomato vines-long autumn shadows. Chimney smoke rises from house after house-hazy autumn foothills. Warm sweater cozy sock cap-late October In the dimming days-suddenly Chrysanthemumsopen my dry eyes.”-Haiku by Mike Garofalo As much as we SoCal...
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Meet Oliver and Kalim

by | September 15, 2021 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

So many of our customers have been coming to Weidner’s for decades and love to share stories of times past. Our matriarch, Evelyn Weidner, is a highly respected and beloved fixture in the Southern California agricultural industry. She built Weidner’s Gardens with her...
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New Greenhouse Project

by | August 6, 2021 | Design & Decorate, What's New | 0 Comments

If you've been to Weidner's Gardens lately you will notice we are tearing down some of our old wood greenhouses. These are the last three original greenhouses originally built by Bob and Evelyn Weidner. When Bob and Evelyn bought the property in 1971 it was a clean...
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July Gardening Tips

by | July 3, 2021 | Design & Decorate, Gardening Tips, Pests & Diseases, Plant Care | 0 Comments

Wow, can you believe it's July already! July is the month where we celebrate independence and freedom. July is the time for backyards bbq and pool parties and epic summer playlists. July is the embodiment of summer fun. Of course, the 4th of July is a massive occasion...
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It’s June and we are ready for summer!

by | June 4, 2021 | Design & Decorate, Gardening Tips | 0 Comments

For many, summer means days at the beach or vacations to fun destinations. For gardeners, Summer is when we really enjoy the fruits of our labor (some fruits more than others lol). Longer days and more sunshine mean growth and vibrancy in the garden. Summer is also a...
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Dig Your Own Begonia

by | April 30, 2021 | Design & Decorate, Gardening Tips, Plant Care, Uncategorized, What's New | 0 Comments

Wow, hard to believe it’s May already! Did you know that May is named after the Roman Goddess Maia who is celebrated as the goddess of spring, growth and fertility? Because she embodied growth, her constellation was used by Roman farmers to determine the timing of...
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Begonias

by | April 16, 2021 | Design & Decorate, Gardening Tips, Plant Care, Uncategorized, What's New | 0 Comments

Even though Spring Equinox is in March, April is the month that really feels like Spring for many of us. April brings us the Easter holiday and for many a much needed Spring Break. April is also full of fun days for the gardening community… Earth Day on April 22nd is...
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Air-Purifying Plants

by | March 3, 2021 | Design & Decorate, Gardening Tips, Plant Care, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Brighten your indoor space and filter your air! Air-purifying plants are easy to maintain, increase oxygen and clear out toxins, such as formaldehyde, while adding beauty and peace to your space. Below is a list of air-purifying plants we carry here at Weidners!...
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Thank You!

by | March 1, 2021 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

It’s been almost a year since COVID interrupted our lives. The impact on many has been difficult and even devastating. To those who lost loved ones, our hearts go out to you. It has been a year of learning many new things, for some how to survive and thrive without...
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Discover Dragon Wings

by | Aug 4, 2016

Dragon Wings begonia is one of the most remarkable new garden flowers to come along. Dragon Wings is a 2- to 3-foot tall, cane-forming begonia with deep, glossy-green, 5-inch long leaves and drooping clusters of flowers. Because the hybrid is sterile, it just keeps...

Caterpillar Season

by | Jul 29, 2016

August is high season for all those ravenous caterpillars that  destroy your garden We Love the pretty Butterflies but hate the damage they cause. It doesn't have to be the either or choice.   You can attract the butterflies and still get rid of the ravenous green...

Begonia Season is Here!

by | May 27, 2016

We're officially in begonia season, and these beauties are showing off all their big blooms and color. We have almost all of our varieties out for sale, including showy non-stops, vibrant enchant, and gorgeous solenias. Our upright cane begonias are looking great as...

Gazing Globes for Spring Gardening

by | Dec 26, 2015

Just arrived, one of our new favorites for home and garden decor are these amazing gazing globes. In a variety of styles and colors, they add a touch of sparkle and sophistication to any style of garden. With mosaic tiles, shiny chrome finishes, even a stainless steel...

Bare Root Fruit Trees Arrive

by | Dec 26, 2015

Since they are bare root, they will not have any leaves or foliage, and the roots must be kept moist until you are able to plant them. This is the best time of year to plant these trees, since they'll have another couple months of cool, rainy weather to get...

What to do with Poinsettias after Christmas

by | Dec 26, 2015

If your poinsettias are still looking so good you can't bear to throw them away, follow these tips to keep them for next year. On St Patricks Day, cut off blooms leaving 4 to 6 leaf nodes on the stem. When the ground warms up, plant your poinsettia outdoors in a...