For being such a young company, we're proud to have been featured in both local and national publications, and a few TV spots as well. Read our latest releases if you'd like to know what we're up to.

	Surf City Growers Launches Real Food Action As concerned parents, and creators of My First Organics, we launch Real Food Action to help others map out healthier eating habits for children at home and school. The Real Food Action campaign raises funds for budget-strapped teachers to engage young kids in garden-based learning. April 21, 2010
	Register Pajaronian - Aptos Community Garden Opens The Aptos Community Garden opened Sunday to the tune of live music, tables of food and plenty of words of thanks for a seemingly endless stream of donors...Adding to the festive, sunny opening day were Linda and Trent McNair, owners of Surf City Growers. The pair donated more than 2,100 organic vegetable and herb starts to give new gardeners a running start with their plots. April 20, 2010
	Santa Cruz Sentinel - Aptos Community Garden Waiting lists long for county gardens, so our local church opens its own. We sit on the Board and contribute the organic starts for the new garden plot owners. March 28, 2010
	Otherhood - My First Organics Product Review I have been thinking about starting a garden in the spring to help [my 3 year old] learn how vegetables are grown, responsibility on taking care of them and to establish healthy eating habits. Luckily we didn't have to wait until then and planted our first seeds {butter lettuce} indoors, thanks to Surf City Growers. December 8, 2009
	Sugar Pop Ribbons - My First Organics Review Because we want to make sure that DD grows up to be environmentally aware, we think that "My First Organics" is a great way to teach her about growing plants and being eco-friendly. February 18, 2010
	Kidlantis - My First Organics Review Are you constantly trying to encourage your children to eat their fruits and veggies? Why not turn mealtime into learning time too with [My First Organics] Seed Starter Set.
	New Children’s Book Inspires Healthy Eating, Environmental Education, and Support of Local, Natural Food “How a Garden Saves the Earth” stirs young minds to grow food and support local farms December 2, 2009
	Teachers and Homeschoolers Get Help Fostering Smarter, Healthier and Eco-Conscious Kids My First Organics Classroom and Homeschool Bundles aim to curb childhood obesity, increase interest in science and build environmental stewardship November 24, 2009
	Cool Mom Picks: 2009 Holiday Gift Guide For the Future Tree Hugger: These days, it seems like kids know more than we do about organics and recycling and all that fun earth-saving stuff. Here are some of our favorites to help get them excited - or keep them excited. November 18, 2009
	Cool Mom Picks - One Sure Way to Get Kids to Eat Broccoli Just six months ago, my daughters planted seeds from their organic growing kits...for my city kids it was nothing short of magic...(Seriously, I love this company. L-O-V-E. Love.) The seed kits have to be one of the coolest holiday gifts for under $20 imaginable, and not just because it's a fun, educational activity. I'm mostly thinking that if your kids grow their own organic broccoli, butternut squash, butter lettuce or cauliflower, they're that much more likely to eat all of it. In which case, it's kind of a gift for parents too. Novermber 10, 2009
	Certified Organic Magazine - Organic Gives Back Embedded within the philosophy of organic agriculture and food production is the commitment to protecting the soil and water for future generations and the vision for a food system that fosters a diverse and dynamic landscape...The stories featured in this article provide just a few examples of how CCOF members have embraced a broader commitment to their communities, both near and far, in truly remarkable ways. November 2009
	Mother Nature Network - 40 Farmers Under 40: Reader's Choice You nominated your favorite young farmers, and here they are: Forty of the nation's brightest green thumbs, quietly nurturing a food revolution from their own back yards. (proudly, Trent and Linda - founders of Surf City Growers - are numbers 39 and 40) Septermber 24, 2009
	We Are the New Radicals: A Manifesto for Reinventing Yourself and Saving the World (Book) As founders and owners of Surf City Growers, Linda and Trent are proud to be featured as a few of Julia Moulden's New Radicals -- people who she defines as "warriors for progress and healing...combining innovation, entrepreneurship, and activism in their quest to change the World." December 2007
	Sunset - Fresh Dirt Blog "Give someone a tomato, and she'll eat for a moment. Teach her how to grow her own, and she'll be able to harvest more tomatoes than she knows what to do with for the rest of her life. Which is why I love the new My First Organics seed starting kits—they're perfect for new seed growers of any age." March 16, 2009
	Cool Mom Picks - Growing an Organic Garden: Sasha, Malia and Now Your Kids "The kits comes with everything you need to grow your own organic veggies, lettuce or herbs -- just like the Obama girls! as I told my kids...Of course in a few weeks will come the real test -- seeing if my kids will actually eat the tomatoes they grew. If they do, I'll be back to buy like 60 of these." April 30, 2009
	Laptop Lunches: My First Organics In today’s high tech world, we’re searching for ways to get back to basics. My First Organics seed starting kits are a simple way for the whole family to learn how to grow fresh, organic produce in the ground or in containers. May 22, 2009
	Mudpies & Mary Janes - Review "Using the My First Organics seed starting kit has been such a positive experience for each member of our family. It has been a fun activity we were able to do together, and has allowed us to teach our children about gardening and how the food that they eat grows." May 1, 2009
	Mom In The City - Great Green Products "These new seed starting kits are a great eco-friendly activity for the whole family." April 29, 2009
	Examiner.com Green Living Q&A with Linda McNair April 29, 2009
	The Momtrepreneur Maven "Linda McNair has quite the story to tell, and she does it exquisitely well. This momtrepreneur moved from a high-powered position to an organic farm, and did it with bravado." April 27, 2009
	OC Family Magazine radio interview Trent McNair is interviewed by Susan Belknapp, associate editor of OC Family who focuses on sharing the magazine's favorite products for moms, kids and families. April 24, 2009
	Grow Organic and Save Money Households turn to gardening to reduce expenses and reconnect with nature, family April 22, 2009
	How Organic Gardens Save the Earth Free e-coloring book educates families on the benefits of organic produce April 22, 2009
	Organic Nursery Launches Countywide Green Fundraiser for Public Schools Internet campaign aims to aid budget shortage affecting childhood education in Santa Cruz County April 22, 2009
	Monsters in my House "When I was given the opportunity to review a kit from Surf City Growers I was thrilled at the fact that not only would my boys have their very own mini garden but it was an activity that they could do with both their dad and me." April 21, 2009
	Mama's Money Savers "I love how easy these kits are, that really you can’t go wrong and they are for families." March 27, 2009
	Happikins.com - Go Go Garden! "What I love most about these kits is that we're teaching our kids about food from seed to table." March 25, 2009
	WantNot.net - Grow Your Own, It's Organic "It’s easy, it’s good for the environment, and it’s a great family project." March 21, 2009
	Redding.com - Going Green Can Taste Good Too "Surf City Growers of Santa Cruz has a seed starter kit designed to help parents and kids discover their green thumbs." March 20, 2009
	San Francisco Flower & Garden Show: Earth Friendly Idea Sows Funds For Public Schools Now here’s a very nifty idea – check out My First Organics. Some smart folks have put together a beginner-friendly seed-starting kit...See, this kit isn’t just a great gift for a giver, not merely a cool tool for the seed starter, but it’s also a mechanism for schools to raise funds. December 22, 2008
	Huffington Post - Helping Our Children Grow Organically "My mother taught her granddaughter how to knit, how to make pastry, and how to do laundry. "The next thing I want to share with her," my mother reported with glee, "Is how seeds germinate and grow into plants." Thanks to Surf City Growers she's got a product that can help her do that and help my niece learn about the importance of organic gardening, too." November 2008
	Kids Learn to Grow Organically with New Garden Kits Earth-safe activity teaches families the values of organic gardening September 30, 2008
	New Garden Kit Offers Schools a Healthy, Eco-Friendly Fundraising Alternative Educational fundraiser aims to curb childhood obesity and environmental waste September 30, 2008
	UCSC Arboretum: The Bulletin Newsletter of the Arboretum University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) Fall 2007
	California Country TV A statewide local cable program featuring California businesses September 7, 2007
	Real Estate Weekly A community TV show focused on the real estate market and businesses that contribute to it August 26, 29 and September 2, 5, 2007
	Sunset Magazine "Nursery We Love" article The classic publication loved by 1.5 million readers. November 2006
	Good Times Santa Cruz Home & Garden issue (PDF) September 28, 2006
	Santa Cruz Sentinel Nursery chooses 'worm poop' over pesticides August 13, 2006
	Growing Up In Santa Cruz A local publication for families in Santa Cruz County May 2006
	Plants with a Conscience Surf City Growers Offers Non-Toxic Alternatives and Launches Website to Simplify Gardening Process August 1, 2006