A to Z Supply and April's Garden

10/11/2026

Come get some beautiful fall color! We’re open daily. 🍂 🍁🍂

10/09/2026

Come on in and grab some fall colors!
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10/06/2026

🌭 Now you know where to go on Monday’s from 11am to 4pm! 🌭

🌭 NEW MONDAY LOCATION! 🌭

New York Hot Dog is now serving 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 at 𝗔 𝘁𝗼 𝗭 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 on Ridge Road in Grass Valley!

We’re especially happy to be teaming up with a locally owned independent hardware store that’s been serving the community since 1984 with the kind of knowledgeable, helpful service people appreciate from a true hometown business.

A to Z Supply - Come find the cart, grab your favorite New York style hot dog, and check out our new Monday spot!

Mondays • A to Z Supply • Grass Valley
11:00 am to 4:00 pm

09/01/2026

Welcome September! 🍂 🍁🍂 ☀️

09/01/2026

Outdoor plants, indoor plants, benches and more are 25-50% off! Take advantage of our sale items!! 🚨

08/15/2026

April’s Garden is having their End of Season Sale! Plants are 25% off. Select items such as benches and fountains are on sale as well. Come see! We are open every day from 9am to 4pm. 🕓

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08/05/2026

The flowers are BEAUTIFUL here at April’s Garden! We’re open daily… ❤️

08/03/2026

Beat the heat! Come inside April’s Garden and find some beautiful indoor plants!!🪴 We’re open until 5pm.
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08/03/2026

Nice write up explaining what these numbers mean!

All About Fertilizer

Three of the most important nutrients for plant growth are nitrogen 👎, phosphorus (P) and potassium (K).

The NPK numbers listed on all commercial fertilizers represent the percentages of these macro-nutrients.

For example, fertilizer labeled 5-10-5, would contain 5% nitrogen, 10% phosphorus, and 5% potassium by weight. The remaining 80% are filler to facilitate the spread of the fertilizer.

Nitrogen encourages healthy leaf growth. Phosphorus promotes good seed germination, healthy seedlings, flowers, fruits and root growth. Potassium (aka Potash) contributes to the overall health, and makes the plants more stress and disease resistance.

Organic fertilizers feed the soil, chemical fertilizers feed the plant. Organic fertilizers must be incorporated into the soil where micro-organisms will release their nutrients as they decompose. The chemical fertilizer (except slow-release fertilizer) is best dissolved in the water before feeding to the plant.

Organic sources of nitrogen include alfalfa meal (4-1-1), blood meal (11-3-0), fish meal (10-6-2), soy bean meal (7-2-1), cottonseed meal (6-0-1), and fish scrap (5-3-0). Phosphorus is high in bone meal (2-5-0) and fish meal (10-6-0). Potassium is high in kelp meal (1-0.8-4) and wood ashes (0-2-6).

Many vegetables benefit from some complete fertilizer (5-10-5, 5-10-10, and 12-12-12). Soil tests can help you decide what nutrients are needed but nitrogen is commonly needed replenishing. Consider light but frequent applications every 3 to 4 weeks. Avoid letting the fertilizer come into contact with the plant stems to avoid burning.

Thank you to Master Gardener Donna Lee for this info.

https://ucanr.edu/blog/real-dirt/article/understanding-fertilizers-and-amendments

Photo: Fertilizer bag sample label, Dennis R. Pittenger, California Master Gardener Handbook

08/01/2026

The flowers are blooming here at April’s Garden! The gardenia’s are especially beautiful and fragrant. Come and see for yourself. We are open from 8am to 5pm Monday to Saturday and 9am to 4pm on Sunday. See you soon!😀 ❤️ 🌱🌷