City Farmers Nursery

City Farmers Nursery One of San Diego's most unique plant nurseries, family owned since 1972. Free advice. To learn more, visit www.CityFarmersNursery.com or call (619) 284-6358.
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Family owned and operated since 1972, City Farmers specializes in organic gardening products, American-made items for the home and yard and over four decades of free advice. City Farmers Nursery offers a full line of organic seeds along with a rotatind, in-season selection of vegetable plants, rare fruit trees, water-conserving plants and alternative growing options: such as hydroponics (growing p

lants without soil), vermiculture (using worms for growing plants), aquaculture (growing plants in water) and pond growing. Founder Bill Tall and his staff offer a combined 150 years of experience in growing plants, lawn and garden care, organically treating diseases and pests. More than just a nursery, City Farmers is a wonderful day-trip location with its fun, child-friendly farm animal menagerie--a miniature donkeys, Dexter cow, goats, turkeys, chickens, ducks, turtles, fish, cat, and a parrot--play area, rose area and bonsai and bamboo sitting area. The old farmer still answers the phone personally.

A productive food garden doesn't have to cost a fortune. Come learn practical tips for growing more while spending less,...
08/18/2026

A productive food garden doesn't have to cost a fortune. Come learn practical tips for growing more while spending less, no matter how small your space or budget!

🥦 Sun 8/23: Garden Savings: Low-Cost Vegetable Gardening - 8.30a, free.

📅 July and August Free Planting Guide, built on 50+ years of our experience lives here:https://cfn.kit.com/monthlyplantinguide

🌼 Free Sunshine Club Seeds | Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) (Jul 1 through Sept 28) | are still flying off the shelves! Collect your packet each quarter for your December prize!

08/17/2026

Your garden does not produce magic on its own. Pollinators are doing most of the heavy lifting. 🐝

August is one of the harder months for them. The heat is up, blooms are thinning out, and they need a little more support than usual. Here is how to help:

Keep compost in the ground. That moisture creates cool microclimates under plant canopies where pollinators can take shelter from the heat

Plant late season bloomers. Matilija poppies, monkeyflowers, and lilacs are exactly what pollinators need right now

Keep your plants watered and fed. A healthy, hydrated plant has the energy for that last push of late summer flowering 🌸

Get to know your pollinators. Sit outside three times a day, early morning, midday, and just before sunset, and observe what is actually visiting your yard

Once you know who is showing up you can plant specifically for them. A rose might look pollinator friendly but it is not always the best choice for what we have here in San Diego.

Drop a comment and tell us what pollinators you are seeing in your garden right now! 🌿

08/16/2026

Why fight August garden pests with harsh chemicals when nature has better solutions? 🐛

Meet your tiny allies: beneficial nematodes and mosquito bits! These biological warriors tackle grubs and fungus gnats without turning your soil into a chemical wasteland.

The natural pest control playbook:

Nematodes hunt down grub larvae (takes 4-6 weeks to work)
Mosquito bits eliminate fungus gnat cycles in your houseplants
Both work with soil biology, not against it

Patience pays off - we're breaking pest cycles, not just zapping what's visible today.

Escape the heat in our cool bonsai area while we chat pest solutions! Open Wed-Sun 9a-5p 🌿

Succulents Beyond the BasicsSunday, August 16th at 9a🌵 Whether you're thinking about cacti, aloe, or reviving succulents...
08/16/2026

Succulents Beyond the Basics
Sunday, August 16th at 9a

🌵 Whether you're thinking about cacti, aloe, or reviving succulents that are looking neglected, let's move beyond the basic pot-and-rock look. Succulents can do much more than sit in a decorative dish, and the right approach makes a big difference in how they grow.

💚 Learn care basics, drainage tips, planting strategies, and how to encourage attractive, low-water landscapes that hold up in Southern California. This class is a good fit for anyone who wants better results and a cleaner, more intentional look.

🚜 Since 1972, we've focused on simple growing methods, time-tested advice, and locally-grown plants.

☀️ We'd love to invite you down to our open-air canyon classroom for a fun morning of casual learning.

🧴 During warmer months, hats, sunscreen, water recommended.

🦆 Free to attend, no RSVP required.

🚙 We kindly ask that if you take advantage of a free class, and if mobility allows, that you consider finding street parking on Altadena Ave and walk over, keeping our parking lot open.

🛻You can pop by our "Loading Zone" afterwards for easy parking-free loading!

08/15/2026

Small farmers rarely get the priority. Foodshed decided to change that. 🌱

Ricardo broke down how their cooperative model actually works, and it is worth understanding.

Foodshed works with around 60 local farms, 30 of them in their cropland program, and when orders come in the small farmers get first priority.

Medium farms fill in the gaps if needed, not the other way around.

Here is what makes it even better:

Every farmer works on contract. If Foodshed commits to 300 carrots, that farmer gets paid for 300 carrots, period. A sure thing for small farmers, definitely hit us right in the heart.

The cooperative handles the selling. The farmer plants with confidence knowing the money is already secured

Less waste across the board. Every seed that goes in the ground has a guaranteed home 🤎

That is a model worth supporting. 🌿

Foodshed offers in-person market days Saturday 9a-1p and Tuesdays 3p-6:30p. You can also participate in their CSA, which starts at just $20 and has pickup options all around the county!

Have you ever ordered from a local farm cooperative or CSA? Tell us in the comments!

What if one plant could supply your kitchen with fresh herbs for years and still have enough left over to give away? 🌿Th...
08/14/2026

What if one plant could supply your kitchen with fresh herbs for years and still have enough left over to give away? 🌿

That is exactly what oregano, mint, and thyme do. These creeping herbs are the opposite of those sad $4 grocery store packets that wilt before you even use them.

One gallon container, basic potting soil, a little patience, and you are set.

Here is the best part:

They never really stop growing. Season after season, no dormancy, no replanting

When they outgrow the pot, divide them. Cut into thirds, keep one, give two away with roots intact, and watch all three take off again

Low maintenance, high reward. These are genuinely the gift that keeps giving ☀️

One plant turns into a kitchen staple that also makes the best neighbor gift you have ever shown up with.

Want our full planting guide with 50 plus years of City Farmers wisdom behind it? Comment guide" below and we will send it your way. 🌱

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08/13/2026

just gonna leave this here... 📝

Growing your own food is supposed to save you money. Let us make sure it actually does. 🥕It is easy to walk into a nurse...
08/13/2026

Growing your own food is supposed to save you money. Let us make sure it actually does. 🥕

It is easy to walk into a nursery and overspend before a single seed hits the soil. This free class is all about getting the most out of your garden without the budget creep.

Join us Sunday August 23rd at 8:30am for Garden Savings: Low-Cost Vegetable Gardening.

Here is what we will dig into:
Which crops give you the best return on a small investment
How to stretch your budget without sacrificing a productive harvest
Simple strategies for getting more food out of less time and money 🌱

Whether you are just getting started or trying to make your existing garden more cost effective, this one is worth showing up for.

Free to attend, no RSVP needed. Class times can shift so check our website for the most current details before heading over. ☀️

We will see you at the nursery!

🧰 Round two of the donation list, straight from the garage and the pet cabinet.From the Garage:● Garden hoses (UNBROKEN ...
08/13/2026

🧰 Round two of the donation list, straight from the garage and the pet cabinet.
From the Garage:

● Garden hoses (UNBROKEN - please only donate ones that are usable)
● Metal shelves and cabinets
● Plastic transport crates and storage boxes

Care Products for Cats & Dogs (please keep these separated):

● Flea and tick control preparations
● Medicated shampoos for skin conditions
● Pet shampoos, soaps, deodorant sprays
● Sanitizing sprays (Clorox, etc.)

Good news on the care products: half-used bottles are welcome! Bring them by our Community Combine Shed, now through September 27th. 💚

Please share far and wide, and start setting things aside! 🐴🐐🐶🐱

08/12/2026

Stop buying those $4 herb packets at the grocery store. There is a much better way. 🌿

Oregano, mint, and thyme are the herbs that keep on giving. One plant in a one gallon pot with basic potting soil is all it takes to get started. From there they just grow, and grow, and grow.

Here is what makes these different from the annuals:

They come back season after season. No replanting, no starting over, no dormancy

One plant becomes three. When it outgrows the pot, divide it into thirds and give two thirds away, roots and all, and replant the rest

They basically take care of themselves. Same potting soil you use for houseplants works just fine ☀️

Fresh herbs on your counter year round without the grocery store markup. That is a win.

Want to know what else to grow right now? Comment "guide" below and we will send you our planting guide, packed with 50 plus years of San Diego growing wisdom. 🌱

Address

3110 Euclid Avenue
San Diego, CA
92105

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16192846358

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