A hearty thank to Jim (new dad!) and to Magnolia Gift and Garden on East Avenue for their continued support of school gardens through generous donations of seeds and discounted plant starts. As a result of these gifts, aromatic, drought tolerant, and butterfly-attracting plants will be in bloom this spring at the base of fruit trees at Chico Country Day School, AND hundreds of seed packets from Magnolia (and OSH and Plant Barn) will soon be distributed for use in school classrooms and school gardens throughout the city.

Another reason to support Magnolia Gift and Garden: Discounts on bare-root fruit trees from now until they are gone. And when you purchase one of these trees, be sure to touch base with staff who can recommend some good plants and shrubs to plant at the base of these trees to attract pollinators, discourage aphids, and improve soil health while at the same time adding to the beauty of your yard.