Italian Buckthorn

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura On many of my long walks, I always stop [...]

Rose and Garden Cleanup in Preparation for Winter

Written by Sarah R. Although other parts of the country might see more dramatic seasonal [...]

Fall Bulbs for Spring Color

Written by Wendy M. In Southern California, many of the flowers you enjoy in the [...]

Ways to Add Fall Color to Your Garden

Written by Katie S. Even though Southern California’s nearly-constant good weather and sunshine means that [...]

Forcing Bulbs, Especially Paperwhite Narcissus

Written by Wendy M. Paperwhite narcissus are beautiful flowers that can be forced to bloom at almost [...]

Want to Plant Fall Vegetables? Read This First!

Written by Katie S. Southern California is blessed with such a mild climate that gardeners [...]

Ornamental Cabbage and Kale

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura It’s wintertime and peering in the distance I see [...]

Fall is for Planting, Our Second Spring

Written by Wendy M. Southern California offers the perfect climate for gardening all year round. [...]

How, When, and Why To Water Trees Effectively

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura Why water trees? Trees are a precious resources for [...]

Companion Planting in Southern California

Written by Melissa F. Growing an edible garden can be a rewarding experience. Not only [...]