Written by Susan B. While our neighbors in states across the country are experiencing winter in the form of frigid cold temperatures, mounds of snow that make the landscape almost […]

Written by Susan B. Since we devote the lion’s share of our posts to outdoor topics, we decided to change things up a bit. And there is no better time […]

Written by Susan B. When we think of holiday plants and flowers, Poinsettias are probably the first that comes to mind. And these colorful holiday beauties can be grown as […]

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura Today I want to introduce to you a few well known and popular living Christmas trees followed by the care inside the home and […]

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura The weather is getting cooler and the holiday season is right around the corner. People are wanting to be cozy inside their homes and […]

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura With age, they pose a characteristic gnarled trunk with knots and wrinkles and are noted for their lacy, graceful, billowing, and picturesque form. They […]

Written by Susan B. When someone mentions Amaryllis bulbs, you probably think of the bulbs that are part of holiday gift kits that include a bulb, a pot, and the […]

Written by Susan B. Starting in November, the return of Southern California rains means that our landscapes will return to their glorious green state and winter-blooming flowers get buds. It’s […]

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura When people think of grasses, they are reminded of something that is “untidy” and “weedy” during certain times of the year. Unlike most grass- […]

Written by Susan B. Perennials are every gardener’s best plant friend. After you plant them, provided you care for them properly, you can count on them to come back every […]