Field Notes
The Blog
Local guides, nursery deep dives, and seasonal tips for growing things in San Diego.
- 6 min readWritten by Sharon Colayco, San Diego Native Plant Landscape Designer
Creating a Butterfly Garden in Southern California
How to create a butterfly garden in Southern California using host plants, nectar plants, and chemical-free practices that support local butterfly populations year after year.
- 8 min read
The Best Vegetables to Grow in San Diego Year-Round
San Diego has two growing seasons — cool and warm — with enough overlap to harvest something every month of the year. Here's what to grow, when to plant it, and where to buy starts.
- 9 min read
What Grows Best in San Diego? A Beginner’s Guide by Microclimate
A beginner-friendly guide to what grows best in San Diego, from coastal gardens to inland heat and drought-tolerant landscapes.
- 10 min read
The Best Pollinator-Friendly Plants for San Diego Gardens
A San Diego guide to pollinator-friendly plants for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and where to buy them locally.
- 9 min read
Best Drought-Tolerant Plants for San Diego Gardens
California natives, succulents, Mediterranean plants, and low-water favorites that thrive in San Diego gardens.
- 8 min read
Best Fruit Trees to Grow in San Diego (and Where to Buy Them)
The best fruit trees for San Diego gardens — avocado, citrus, fig, pomegranate, loquat, guava, and more — plus a dozen local nurseries to buy them from.
- 6 min read
The Best Native Plant Nurseries in San Diego
Where to find California native plants in San Diego County — from rare species growers in Fallbrook to drought-tolerant specialists in North County.
- 7 min read
San Diego Plant Sales, Workshops & Volunteer Events: Spring 2026
Free workshops, plant society shows, and habitat restoration days — every plant event worth your time across San Diego County through June 2026.
- 5 min read
A Local's Guide to a few of San Diego's best nurseries
A local's guide to the family-owned nurseries, hidden specialty growers, and swap-meet bargains worth seeking out across the county.