All Your Gardening Supplies:

Green Acres Nursery & Supply is a local, family-owned plant nursery that opened in 2003. It currently has three locations and is gearing up to open the fourth in Elk Grove next year. As eating locally has become a growing movement, the popularity of edible plants has greatly increased. “People want to know what they’re eating and keep it organic,” says Kellie Natoli, a marketing specialist at Green Acres. “Anything edible has been very popular, including fruit trees, berry vines, blueberries, vegetables and herbs.” Green Acres also sells high-quality organic soils and fertilizers, tools and pretty much anything else you need to grow your own garden. As of 2012, the Folsom location offers outdoor furniture and grills. Location: 901 Galleria Boulevard, Roseville, 916-782-2273; 205 Serpa Way, Folsom, 916-358-9099, idiggreenacres.com  
//  ALSO CHECK OUT: Bushnell Gardens Nursery, 5255 Douglas Boulevard, Granite Bay, 916-791-4199, bushnellgardens.com; and Eisley Nursery, 380 Nevada Street, Auburn, 530-885-5163, eisleynursery.com

Top-Quality Furniture Paint: 

Eager to upcycle that boring chair you’ve held onto for years? Head to The Vintage Bricoleur to pick up a can of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and let the transformation begin! The shop has 31 hues to choose from, and no priming, sanding or stripping is required. Learn the basics and special techniques during the shop’s monthly workshops (held the third Tuesday of the month from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 6-8:30 p.m.). The shop also sells vintage-inspired gifts and antiques. Location: 3750 Taylor Road, Loomis, 916-261-9079, thevintagebricoleur.blogspot.com (inside the High Hand Fruit Shed)
//  ALSO CHECK OUT:  Junk in the Trunk, 156 Mill Street, Grass Valley,
530-274-8991, junkinthetrunkgv.com

Your Dream Bed:

If you’re are looking for a new mattress, head over to European Sleep Design’s showroom in Folsom and visit Chip and Jill (and their trained staff!). Their mattress systems are uniquely fit to offer real solutions to sleep-related problems such as sleeping hot; hip, back, shoulder and other pressure-addled areas; breathing issues related to snoring; and those with allergies and chemical sensitivities. Their natural mattresses are made in California with certified ecologically healthy and durable components imported from Europe for improved breathability, mattress longevity, stability and contour. With a variety of styles and firmnesses, they’ll help guide you by addressing your needs. Couples can choose the firmness each would like for their side of the bed. Jill tells us, “It’s such a blessing to be able to help our customers with their specific needs and sleep issues. We love taking a holistic approach in helping our customers understand all the areas they might be missing when addressing their comfort and sleep.”  Location: 6606 Folsom-Auburn Road, Suite 5, Folsom, 916-989-8909, sleepdesign.com

All Your Grilling Supplies: 

Owner Buzz Homsy says California Backyard isn’t just a place to find grilling supplies, but it’s a complete grilling store. With everything from smokers and charcoal to smoking wood and grill baskets, Buzz is not exaggerating. Whether you need just one accessory or are looking for backyard concept design, he’s your guy—and his 51 years of experience prove it. Buzz also keeps track of the new trends in grilling. “The hot things now are slow cooking and smoking, so the Kamado-style or Big Green Egg grills are great for that,” he says. Find your next grill at one of California Backyard’s four full-line stores or the discount outlet. Location: 1529 Eureka Road, Roseville, 916-773-4800; 12210 Tributary Lane, Gold River, 916-353-5100, californiabackyard.com
//  ALSO CHECK OUT:  Diablo Grills, 10100 Fairway Drive, Suite 100, Roseville, 916-361-7100, diablogrills.com