Whiting Nursery

They went out of business in 2010.

Whiting is an awesome nursery on the Southern end of Saint Helena. I did not know it but my wife suggested we stop there during our leisurely travels through the Napa Valley. We picked up some organic spray to rid our roses of aphids, Sluggo’s to combat the snails eating our basil, and we picked up a couple of cool plants to fill in the empty spots in our backyard. We were helped my a very kind older gentleman who is clearly very knowledgeable, something you’re often forlorn to find at Home Depot or more «industrial» nurseries.
While I still prefer Van Winden in the city of Napa (if only because they’re from Holland, and so am I… I’ll give you that my reason for preferring them isn’t 100% rational) Whiting still provides an ideal alternative if you reside in Saint Helena or Calistoga. For us living in Vallejo, though, it’s a bit of a drive to get there… Still, I would highly recommend you check ‘em out for all your gardening needs.

I’ve always loved this nursery, ever since I wanted to get a job there watering plants at a wee age. They’re the real deal and their plants actually LIVE after you plant them. Imagine that, Home Depot!
Check out all their organic fertilizers, etc and their gardening gadgets inside. It’s pricey, for sure, but I guess you get what you pay for.